Short stories: Irish wakes 3 Articles

by Kerriann Corrigan

The wind roared around the cliffs, bringing the bitter cold to what was once a warm spring day in Mayo. The single white house, which interrupted the clear, perfect blue sky, was usually filled with people. The McGonigle's...read more

by Caroline Storey

'Ah sure she was a goodin our Maura', says ole Paddy to his next door neighbor. The two old men were reminiscing while smoking their pipes as Maura was been prepared for her Catholic wake.'She lived as she wanted' says ole...read more

by James H. Sullivan

The weather had been particularly warm so far during the winter of 1892, and today was no exception. The wind was blowing lightly but, not as cold as it should be for the end of January, as a matter of fact thought Hanna, ...read more