One aspect of lockdown has been re-discovering the gems on our doorsteps.
While I'm very familiar with the area, a walk through nearby Valentine's Glen revealed there had been some changes since my last dander there, including the appearance of a plaque commemorating a murder that happened in the glen last century. Since 1952 locals have been fascinated with what really happened that night and the mystery surrounding the murder has inspired books and television dramas and has become a key aspect of local culture.
I'm delighted that my story 'In the Glen', inspired by the Curran murder, has been included in 'Stories from the Waterside'. This anthology was produced from a writing competition celebrating people's connections with Ireland's rivers, lakes and beaches. The publication has been launched this week to mark #WaterHeritageDay and can be viewed and downloaded here:
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