The inalienable heritage, and other poems

A richly woven tribute to Ireland’s wild coast, peat‑strewn bogs and ancient stone crosses, this collection captures a poet’s lifelong dialogue with the landscape that shaped her. The verses move from the rush of sea‑sprayed wind to the quiet patience of moth‑hunting and lichen‑studying, blending keen natural observation with a contemplative search for deeper meaning. Lawless’s voice is both intellectual and heartfelt, offering lucid images that feel as solid as the stones she describes while inviting listeners into the mystery that lies beyond the visible world.

The anthology balances that reverent nature lyric with lively Irish ballads and historical sketches, from the resonant “Fontenoy” to the haunting “Dirge of the Munster Forest.” Among the newer pieces, “The Third Trumpet” stands out, telling a daring tale of devotion and peril with the same lyrical power that marks her earlier work. Whether you are drawn to vivid countryside scenes or stirring narrative poems, the collection offers a compelling, unmistakably Irish listening experience.