The Celtic monastery on Skellig Michael, Co Kerry, is a good subject for imaginative reflection. Looking at the photographs questions such as 'Why was the monastery built here? What would life and faith have been like for the Irish Christian Monks who made their home here?' spring to mind. Of course the photographs also beg the question of gender exclusion: 'And what of the women's faith?' What does all of this say to you?
Upon the fire
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The block upon the fire is put
To sanction customs old desires
& many a faggots bands are cut
For the old farmers Christmas fires
Where loud-tongued Gladne...
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