By Dan Walsh
Friends, fellow authors and writers assembled in Gorey Library to celebrate the launch of Bohemian Whirlpools,the second book by literary genius, Anne Ireton from Courtown.
Master of ceremonies Mick O’Callaghan said Anne, who worked as a nurse in London and Wexford is a great storyteller with a deep empathetic nature for her fellow human beings.
“I have worked with many people over the years, but Anne is one of the few people I have met who keeps putting everyone else first. She never wants to take centre stage and is full of encouragement for any aspiring new writers,” said Mr O’Callaghan, who added; “Ann is a brilliant wordsmith, and I loved her story telling of the life of her London squatters. She assured me that the story was not autobiographical.”
Mr O’Callaghan continued; “For her second book Anne has dug deep and did exhaustive research and rewriting of material which has culminated in this beautiful book Bohemian Whirlpools.
Anne Ireton has travelled that road and produced Bohemian Whirlpools showing her great talent for writing, her determination and sheer brilliance as you will discover when you read this excellent novel,” concluded Mr O’Callaghan.
Veronica Lombard, long-time friend and a doyennne of the literary and dramatic life in Gorey who read an excerpt
Mary Keogh Hansen a member of Hollyfort Writers did a reading, as did Odhran Somers who recently has published his collection of poetry called Finally Finite .
Anne Colgan of Wordsmith writers’ group Gorey read an excerpt.
Anne Ireton called on Jackie Hayden to speak and formally launch Bohemian Whirlpools.
She thanked Jean, Martina and all at Gorey library for hosting the launch.
The event concluded with music by Alec Wilson and some refreshments.
Bohemian Whirlpools by Anne Ireton, edited by Alanna Hammel, 334 pages, paperback, €18, published by Red Books Press, available at Red Books, St. Peter’s Square, Wexford.
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