Last week I was thrilled to attend the launch of a very special book in Waterstones, Cork, Life at Full Tilt: The Selected Writings of Dervla Murphy. An anthology curated and edited by the wonderful Ethel Crowley, this stunning book gives every reader a fascinating and tantalising insight into Dervla Murphy’s exciting, and at times,…
I was originally introduced to the writings of Dervla Murphy by Cork writer Ethel Crowley. Ethel was an avid admirer of Dervla’s work and over the years they developed a close personal friendship. Following the passing of Dervla Murphy in May 2022, the world lost a cherished person, an extraordinary character, one best known for…
“Academically I was backward because sheer laziness deterred me from using what was in any case a fairly limited intelligence. But my early sharing in adult problems and responsibilities had made me, emotionally, unusually mature”– Wheels within Wheels [ About the Book ] What is it that makes us who we are? In this beautifully…
‘A CELEBRATION OF OUTSTANDING TRAVEL STORYTELLING FROM AROUND THE WORLD’ [ About the Book ] The world has changed, but our desire to explore new places remains as strong as ever. The Best British Travel Writing of the 21st Century includes 30 outstanding travel stories published in British media over the last two decades, as chosen…