Songs of the Glens of Antrim

A vivid tapestry of voice and place, this collection brings the hills, streams, and hearths of a coastal Irish region to life through songs sung in the local dialect. The verses blend gentle celebration of sunrise over heather, the hum of bees, and the quiet labor of spinning and knitting with the ache of longing for a distant love. Each piece feels like a neighbor’s whispered story, whether it’s a tender pledge beside a turf fire or a wistful sigh over a far‑off English field.

The poems also capture the sea’s restless rhythm, the pull of the tide, and the melancholy of a lone boat drifting among the wreckage. Readers will hear the cadence of everyday labor, the humor of community banter, and the deep-rooted hope that threads through every refrain. The work offers an intimate glimpse into a world where nature, tradition, and personal desire intertwine, inviting listeners to linger in the echo of the glens long after the last line fades.