Patrick Donegall
HEAVEN on EARTH: The characters, eccentrics and experiences of growing up in the bottom right-hand corner of the Emerald Isle
HEAVEN on EARTH: The characters, eccentrics and experiences of growing up in the bottom right-hand corner of the Emerald Isle
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Patrick Donegall has written a book about the Ireland of his youth, featuring lively characters, frisky ponies, thoroughbred racehorses, a drunk priest, and an eccentric gym shoe-wearing daughter of a millionaire businessman. It is a homage to his beloved Wexford and considers how his part of the country has developed and changed, the issues it faces, and his hopes for the future.
Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 09 April 2024
Publisher: Nine Elms Books
Over a century ago, Somerville and Ross graced the pages of popular Irish literature, captivating readers with their tales of horses, hunts, and high jinks. Today, Wexford-based Patrick Donegall has taken up their reins, capturing the essence of Ireland as he experienced it in his youth. This Ireland, almost lost to time, comes alive through his vivid storytelling. With a crackling pace, he weaves tales of a lively cast of characters, including an ill-mannered royal photographer who finds himself shown the door by a grand butler, mischievous ponies with their own attitude issues, thoroughbred racehorses with their competitive spirits, a drunk priest being chased by the police, a former Royal Navy officer whose horse-scoring skills were somewhat clouded by a bottle or two of whiskey, and even an unexpected appearance of a slippery eel in a bath. The stories are filled with humor and amusement, keeping readers engaged and eager to turn the pages. However, Patrick is more than just a historian recounting the past. He also pays tribute to his beloved Wexford in his book, Heaven on Earth. As the book reaches its conclusion, he reflects thoughtfully on how his part of the country has evolved and changed, the challenges it faces, and his hopes for the future. Patrick's writing is a delightful blend of humor, nostalgia, and insight, offering a glimpse into a bygone era and a heartfelt appreciation for the place he calls home.
Weight: 1100g
Dimension: 255 x 275 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910533765
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