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WOWO 3 April 2025


Adam and Eve’s Breeze by Póilín Brennan
A gentle, lyrical reflection on the fragile beauty of new beginnings and timeless longing. With evocative language and quiet power, this poem captures the hush of an ancient garden moment, where innocence lingers like a breeze between memory and myth. 

Choices by Anne McManus In this quiet, reflective story, two sisters reunite after Christmas—one anchored in a fast-paced urban world of schedules and designer kitchens, the other living freely and on her own terms. Through subtle contrasts and tender moments, the narrator is gently confronted with questions of purpose, simplicity, and what it truly means to choose your life. 

The Rise and Fall of Gertrude Wall by Deirdre Anne Gialamas In this witty and satirical poem, society’s obsession with reinvention is laid bare through the tale of Gertrude Wall—transformed, renamed, and ultimately undone by the pressures to be someone else. With playful rhyme and biting humour, the piece explores identity, class, and the absurdities of social aspiration. 

Music in Ballintubber Abbey by Anne McManusA meditative and lyrical poem that traces the arc from ancient plainchant to modern polyphony, uniting voices of all beliefs in a moment of transcendent harmony. Set against the spiritual stillness of Ballintubber Abbey, the poem captures music’s power to dissolve boundaries and lift the soul skyward. 

Brenda’s Bliss by Deirdre Anne GialamasIn this daring and imaginative story, Brenda sheds her quiet, colourless workweek persona every Friday night. With meticulous ritual and surprising flair, she slips into a private world of power, indulgence, and unexpected passions—far removed from the eyes of colleagues or curious neighbours. A tale of liberation, secrecy, and the many selves we contain. 

‘Swing, Miss, Repeat’ by Mary HodsonMáura and her friend Kate embark on their first golf lessons, armed with confusion, sarcasm, and a questionable understanding of the rules. As they hack, splash, and laugh their way through the course, what begins as a comedy of errors blossoms into unexpected joy. A delightful tale of friendship, humility, and finding your swing—eventually. 

Melting Pot: An Irish Odyssey by Tom Curtin
In this vibrant and often hilarious extract, the author brings us deep into the heart of a student dance where literary wit, teenage awkwardness, and the swirling emotions of first love collide. Expect fast-paced dialogue, romantic misfires, and a sharp eye for human foibles—all told with charm, insight, and an irrepressible Irish voice. Tom’s reading promises an energetic blend of humour and nostalgia that will leave you eager for more.