National Day in Praise of Older People

 

Bird by Edward Malone

Listen to Erin Geraghty read retired teacher Edward Malone’s poem about  his Irish grandmother. Edward from Manchester spent many happy holidays with Bird at her home on the Curragh in Kildare. We hope that you enjoy it.

Me and Mrs Cosgrove by Gemma Mills McGrath

Attending an old friend’s wake, brings back memories that trouble a man.

Read by Paul Lavers