March 21, 2026

“When gorse is out of season, kissing will be out of fashion” by LKV Walsh

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RIP.ie

Every day, the local death notices are read on our radio station four times. Every day, the folks I know here check RIP.ie (Rest in Peace Ireland) to see if they recognize a face, a family, or a name. The Irish do not talk about death much, but they steep themselves in it nonetheless. For an excellent exploration of how this can be (and even how this can heal), click here.

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