John VerlingOakhurstAs a child I spent a lot of time with my friend Brendan. Brendan and I are still friends today, a friendship lasting, in my memory, since…Jul 28, 2020Jul 28, 2020
John VerlingHomeless In IrelandThe first time I spot him he is crouched under a tree in the park, looking at his phone, an old Nokia, as if waiting for it to ring. A…Nov 16, 2017Nov 16, 2017
John VerlingA Tralee MorningWalking through Tralee on a damp autumn morning you see a town coming to life through the lifting fog. On Oakpark Road buses, cars and…Nov 4, 2017Nov 4, 2017
John VerlingPowerful DayAs I cross over the bridge at Blennerville, a couple, coming off the path leading to the canal gates, smile and both say ‘lovely day’. This…Feb 23, 2017Feb 23, 2017
John VerlingPork Chops and Red WineEarly yesterday morning there is a knock at the door and my friend Dan hands over a bag of the biggest pork chops ever seen, along with a…Dec 19, 2016Dec 19, 2016
John VerlingSlogging Apples Part OneIt is autumn and everywhere I walk I see fruit. Apples are filling the trees, elderberries are being snaffled by the magpies and the last…Oct 25, 2016Oct 25, 2016
John VerlingThe Tralee CanalOn a beautiful morning the only gig in town is to walk the canal. It may be October but a fine autumn morning is as good as you’ll get and…Oct 24, 2016Oct 24, 2016
John VerlingSunday MorningThe boy starts to point and runs towards Daisy. He is full of smiles and says something to his Dad. We are between the mesh fence of the…Sep 4, 2016Sep 4, 2016
John VerlingJoyce At ChristmasThe thing I love about Christmas is the genuine excuse to do nothing. However, last year, by St. Stephen’s Day I hadn’t been outside the…Dec 22, 2015Dec 22, 2015