Land of Saints and Leprechauns
Carlingford and Drogheda, County Louth The Oldies, God love them, try to convince themselves that they are still young and crispy, but I know better. I’ve seen the signs. My beady little bird’s eye has spotted the elasticated waistbands slowly creeping in. The occasional afternoon naps. The spare pairs of reading glasses stashed in every room, bag and pocket. The sudden interest in felt slippers and sensible shoes. And now, the latest step on the slippery slope to full-blown Oldie-hood…