Monthly Archives: January 2013

‘Being Published’ A Short Introduction to Creative Writing was launched on Thursday 28th February 2013 at the Adult Education Department, National University of Ireland, Maynooth by Shauna Gilligan, novelist, by kind invitation of Josephine Finn, Head of Department. Shauna Gilligan, … Continue reading →

Out for a walk. Tegan aged three: ‘We forgot to clean our teeth.’ Naiya, take off your coat, take off your shoes, put on your slippers, then you can clean your teeth. Naiya aged two: ‘Busy day!’

Where did she learn the virago stance; hands on hips, face like thunder? ‘I’m the boss in this house,’ three years of age. Playing with her Dad on the floor: ‘Jesus me,’ she exclaimed. ‘You mustn’t say that Tegan.’ ‘Is … Continue reading →