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Under Irish Skies: Where the Wind, Sea, and Fairways Meet
Paperback
Publisher Price: $18.95
ISBN13: 9780985519360
Publisher: Clare House Publishing
Published: Aug 15 2026
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.66 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The collection of 80 short stories of Taba Dale's Under Irish Skies offers a lyrical exploration of Ireland that moves effortlessly between the mythic and the modern.
From the Neolithic tombs of Newgrange to the urbane wit of Oscar Wilde, Dale traces the contours of a nation steeped in history yet alive with contemporary vitality.
Her vivid sketches transport readers from Dublin's bustling streets to the wind-swept shores of County Clare.
What distinguishes Dale's style is her ability to weave humor, spirituality, and reflection into a seamless storytelling. Stories like Invisible Grace and Threshold of Infinity reveal her contemplative side, drawing inspiration from Ireland's mystical landscapes and the writings of John 0'Donohue. Others, such as This Way and That and Space Between, read like prose poems -gentle meditations on nature, time, and the unseen world.
And then there's the downright hilarious, where in a story like Wound Up in Wichita Irish humor is on display, requiring an extra pint to go along with the laughter.
A personal love letter to Ireland, this book celebrates the charm, mystery, and timeless wonder of the Emerald Isle.
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