MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin longs for the day when he can bring baby Séimí beyond his four walls
Baby in a bubble
Living
Stories, steps and Cigarettes
CULTURE Westport musician Uppbeat collaborates with New York social-media star Elle Lexxa for new track
Breathing life back into the circus
CULTURE Writer Dea Birkett on running away to circus at 60 and her new post-Covid show
Officially outnumbered
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, baby Séimí brings multiple rewards and a few challenges for Edwin and his family
In a league of their own
CULTURE Straide NS pupils create a charming sculpture with deep roots
In safe hands
CULTURE The late David Shaw-Smith’s family on his timeless contribution to Ireland’s traditional crafts and crafters
Storing our stories, song and music
CULTURE Renowned Mayo musician David Munnelly documents Irish music and folklore in Mayo during the pandemic
Let there be light
CULTURE An ethereal light-sculpture exhibition has been installed in the old Breheny’s Bike Shop in Westport
Making connections at home and abroad
CULTURE The Féile Dú Éige committee’s photo series captures life on Achill Island during the first lockdown
Christmas past and present
MUSINGS Sonia Kelly looks back on memories of Christmases past and reveals her weakness for brandy butter
Waltzing with darkness
BOOKS Ger Reidy reviews fellow Mayo poet Geraldine Mitchell’s new collection of poetry, ‘Mute/Unmute’