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Sunday, June 27, 2021
Belfast Visitors
Friday, June 25, 2021
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
A place to visit
Located a few miles from Carlow town, the ruined mansion, called Duckett's Grove, is well worth a visit. Lots to see there, including the refurbished gardens. Plenty of information panels. Car Park. No charges for admission.
Friday, June 18, 2021
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Mayfield House, Portlaw - 2004.
Mayfield
House Portlaw
Portico Italianate,
Splendour towering
Towards the sky;
Jackdaws screaming
From your chimneys;
Collared Doves
In love, up high.
Roof collapsing,
Gutters rusting;
Balustrade and
Transoms loose;
Rose-red bricks and
Window timbers
Crumbling, crumbling -
Mayfield House.
Poem and illustration copyright 2004 Seán O’Brien.