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Indomitable Irishry by Orla Broderick

Posted on February 1, 2022 by councilhousepublishing

My seanmháthair whispers soft dreams of bog cotton heads. She speaks from Ballyness, by the crossroads. Where women like me are. She speaks as Gaeilge. ‘Is thusa mo leanbh. Is thusa as mise. Is thusa as Tir Chonaill, as Danu.’ … Continue reading →

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The sin of the shed door

Posted on May 13, 2018 by councilhousepublishing

In droplets of hot pink pustules, the psoriasis returns with her pal the red itchy flaky eczema and I know I shouldn’t moan, I was taught early in childhood that you offered these physical ailments up for your sins. And … Continue reading →

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Earth Ways, Armadale, Isle of Skye

Posted on January 16, 2018 by councilhousepublishing

I invite you to join me, Orla Broderick, in a delicious earth writing class for earth tenders. I teach mindful free writing. Poet farmers seem to love it, also sea-go-ers. Those with a tale begging to be told soon see … Continue reading →

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Snot and Butterflies

Posted on July 28, 2017 by councilhousepublishing

There I was, so totally delighted with myself and my success that I made the brave decision to reduce my Prozac. By reduce, I mean, of course, stop. I had stood up for myself and set up my courses on … Continue reading →

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28th July 2017 10am -1pm

Posted on July 22, 2017 by councilhousepublishing

 

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Find Your Inner Writer, Findhorn

Posted on June 27, 2017 by councilhousepublishing

Mindfulness and meditation are now widely recognised as therapeutic exercises for enhancing our life experiences. Basic meditations play a crucial role in developing consciousness and boosting creativity. In order to expand our understanding and capabilities we must wake up more … Continue reading →

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