Oh Una, this is heartbreakingly beautiful. My dad was an Irish ‘Martin’ too, and also died so quickly and unexpectedly although in his seventies. I feel every word of this. The language, the setting, the nature of grief and how it bubbles up still. How extraordinary to have your grief unfold in parallel to 9/11. There is a whole book in that. Much love ❤️
This is so beautifully written and I found great comfort in it, my own Dad having died just two months ago. I’m London Irish, but now live in Aotearoa NZ.
I think fondly of my childhood summer holidays in Galway where the news of a death spread like wildfire. The lean in with a hushed voice: “Come here to me now and I’ll tell you who died.” ☘️
Thanks so much Catherine! So lovely to to hear from you - I'm sure you remember that night well too. I'm home most of October - would be great to see you x
Ah, I wish I meet your daddy, the hitchhikers must still be talking about their experience in meeting a kind Irish man. He are did sound to be a man of great kindness and integrity. The apple never falls far from the tree! Xxxx
This is beautifully, exquisitely written Una. Such a powerful insights into your grief experience. So utterly relatable.
Thank you Vicki. Lovely to hear that it resonates.
Oh Una, this is heartbreakingly beautiful. My dad was an Irish ‘Martin’ too, and also died so quickly and unexpectedly although in his seventies. I feel every word of this. The language, the setting, the nature of grief and how it bubbles up still. How extraordinary to have your grief unfold in parallel to 9/11. There is a whole book in that. Much love ❤️
This is so beautifully written and I found great comfort in it, my own Dad having died just two months ago. I’m London Irish, but now live in Aotearoa NZ.
I think fondly of my childhood summer holidays in Galway where the news of a death spread like wildfire. The lean in with a hushed voice: “Come here to me now and I’ll tell you who died.” ☘️
Una, I remember so well the news of 9-11 breaking on the radio when I was going to your daddy’s wake.
You have written this so well xx
I remember your story well too. Great to hear from you - I think our paths might cross next year? 🤞
Beautiful x
Thank you x
So well written. Ask for guidance and it will come. Highly recommend w14.
Oooo hood to know! I’m going to take my time and see where I land - I think!
Very moving piece of writing, and so recognizable in its depictions, thank you Una
Thank YOU for reading. We give good death in Ireland…maybe! x
Feel a lot from this! Captured the emotions of grief in Ireland perfectly x
Thanks Emily! For all it is, and for all it isn't, I wouldn't change our part of the world x
He would be so incredibly proud of you Una. Uncle Martin was such a great man. Take good care of yourself xx
Thanks so much Catherine! So lovely to to hear from you - I'm sure you remember that night well too. I'm home most of October - would be great to see you x
Would love that Una xx
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And back at you x
So lovely to heart that it has brought some comfort. Is there a more Irish phrase than “come here to me…” ?😂
Beautifully and evocatively written Una, thank you for sharing 💕
Ah, I wish I meet your daddy, the hitchhikers must still be talking about their experience in meeting a kind Irish man. He are did sound to be a man of great kindness and integrity. The apple never falls far from the tree! Xxxx