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Labacally – The Witch’s Bed: Chapter 18 of 19

“At one time we shared the same gods, you know? You mentioned Kali, the goddess of war. Does she remind you of anything in your language?” “Well, cailleach is a wise woman or a hag,” I said. “It’s similar to … Continue reading →

Labacally – The Witch’s Bed: Chapter 17 of 19

“You’re sure someone was digging around in there?” “Listen. I’ve been around digs for over fifteen years. I know when a hole was dug and filled in five thousand years ago, so I sure as fuck know when someone has … Continue reading →

Labacally – The Witch’s Bed: Chapter 16 of 19

Barry Roche, Irish Times, 12th of November 2020 Investigation Launched after Cork Standing Stone Reinstated by Farmer and Druids. Skib farmer says stone has been put back exactly as it was before it was knocked by bull. An investigation has begun … Continue reading →

Labacally – The Witch’s Bed: Chapter 15 of 19

I found out about Dr Cullen and Rob’s romance from Declan (who else?). We had met by chance out on the green, once more in the context of walking our respective dogs. He seemed to be bursting to impart his … Continue reading →

Labacally – The Witch’s Bed: Chapter 14 of 19

It was Rob’s turn to have the NW’s stealth drone (christened Diane by one of the younger guys on the crew) and this made him happy. The novelty of flying it had never worn off. He knew that some of … Continue reading →

Labacally – The Witch’s Bed: Chapter 13 of 19

The light pulsed high in the dark sky above Martin and Pedro, cycling through all the colours of the rainbow in a gentle, seamless sweep. It was mesmerising. They watched it with wide eyes and open mouths, rooted to the … Continue reading →

Labacally – The Witch’s Bed: Chapter 12 of 19

We were back in Andrea’s house for Dr Cullen’s progress update. The scene was almost indistinguishable from that of the previous meetings. The same chairs were laid out in the same order as before in her sitting room, with the … Continue reading →

Labacally – The Witch’s Bed: Chapter 11 of 19

A couple of weeks after bumping into Dr Cullen on the green I was on my way to see her once more – with Archie in tow, for good measure. I had no great findings to present to her regarding … Continue reading →

Labacally – The Witch’s Bed: Chapter 10 of 19

Mouse Breen (real name Ronan), was one of those tiny first-years about whom motorists and pedestrians passing him on his way to school in the mornings, his back crooked with the burden of his heavy backpack, head bowed in apparent … Continue reading →

Labacally – The Witch’s Bed: Chapter 9 of 19

A few weeks after Dr Cullen had been in my kitchen, the Wednesday of Holy Week, I was out walking Archie after coming home from work when I heard a woman call my name. Turning around, I saw the good … Continue reading →