Acknowledgements

I thank Maureen Browne for publishing advice. Elaine Rhys-Davies, Michael Mernagh and Tina Pisco for creative writing guidance.

Mary Kelleher and Yvonne O Mara typed early versions of some stories.

An Early Valentine and Mysterious Shamrock appeared first in The Carrigdhoun newspaper and I thank the Editor for permission to include them.

In particular, I want to thank my daughter, Michelle, for her unending patience and technical advice.

Finally, I thank Oscar Duggan for his belief and encouragement as well as editorial expertise.