Kirjahaku

A "social" poetry collection by the Irishman, Perry McDaid MA: internationally published prizewinner.

Gortai grows up through the troubles without actually being 'involved' (hence the Cloud Cuckoo reference), having his own war to deal with at home with a violent alcoholic gambler for a father; and a mother who, rather than respond proactively to the situation and get the heck out, tends towards projection upon Gortai, the paternal grandmother, and anyone else fit to blame.Together with the unavoidable, if peripheral trauma infused by the chaos of the armed struggle in Northern Ireland, this catalyzes a behavioural profile which lands Gortai before a psychiatric tribunal arranged by employers. He is terrified of the possible outcome and distrustful of doctors commissioned by the Civil Service, his employer, having seen how tainted their reports can be.Throughout the interview he is transported back through a shambles of memories, cued by certain probing prompts by the psychiatrist. He lives these again interrupted by regrets and stories heard about his grandfather and his travails - finding connections with them.Rather than having the desired effect of exorcism or catharsis, Gortai must face a greater nightmare.

A novel reprising the myths surrounding the Tain and the characters thereof, while instilling that world with a whole new dimension, weaving fact and fiction into an unique tapestry which extends the Gaelic/Celtic legends to the farthest reaches of the earth.This new and improved Mythic Blood refines and supplements the original ice-breaking narrative 'The Milesian', where S ne, Sentinels, and Moulders enrich the mythic culture of Eireann

A collection of poetry about North Ireland, the conflict and the rich life beyond, the ups and downs, the good and bad, the victims and angels and all those between.