Heron
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By the Triogue’s Edge

Inspired by the lone heron standing by the River Triogue in Port Laoise that I see as I walk up to dialysis. I stand beside the quiet streamWhere Triogue’s waters glide;The mallards chatter in their team,But I keep to the side.The park hums soft with passing feet,With prams and dogs and play;Yet here upon my… Continue reading
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Heron. Curlew. Peace.

On 2 January, the Church of Ireland keeps the feast of Saint Munchin, the quiet yet foundational patron of Limerick. His memory is woven not through dramatic miracles or grand gestures, but through the slow, faithful shaping of community—hospitality offered without fuss, prayer built into the very stones of his dwelling, and a deep attentiveness… Continue reading

