Merrion Press 🔖has just publisheda new book by Paul Clements.
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A YEAR IN THE WOODS Montalto through the Seasons
Paul Clements
‘The knockings of autumn are making themselves heard
in the rustle of the leaves and whistle of the chilly wind.
Spiderwebs are festooned on hedges and a spider is poised at the
centre of one. In the fleeting morning sunshine the webs light up
in twinkling displays.’
Recovering from surgery, Paul Clements and his wife,
Felicity, spent a year in a remote cottage in the woodlands of
Montalto Estate, Co. Down. Through the lens of a curious observer
and a budding bird watcher, Clements describes in exquisite detail
his discovery of the restorative power of nature. Beautifully
written, A
Year in the Woods is
a fusion of social and cultural history, nature writing and memoir.
Reflecting back on this magical year spent in the woods through the
journal he kept, Clements describes his awakening to the wonder of
the woodland and developing his deep connection to
nature. Peppered with fascinating folklore and history, this
is a lyrical and captivating testament to the joy of a life spent
outdoors.
Former IRA volunteer and ex-prisoner, spent 18 years in Long Kesh, 4 years on the blanket and no-wash/no work protests which led to the hunger strikes of the 80s. Completed PhD at Queens upon release from prison. Left the Republican Movement at the endorsement of the Good Friday Agreement, and went on to become a journalist. Co-founder of The Blanket, an online magazine that critically analyzed the Irish peace process. Lead researcher for the Belfast Project, an oral history of the Troubles.
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