The Meath Writers' Circle had their first meeting of the New Year on Thursday night at the Castle Hotel in Trim, though given the night that was in it, I had to make do with "Arena" and the post-apocalyptic world of "The Road" and Cormac McCarthy. A bit like looking out of the window. A world of frozen pipes and flat batteries and abandoned cars. Apart from that there's a poetry competition in Strokestown with a closing date of February the 5th for those who are interested, with details on the Poetry Ireland site. There used to be a few others at this time of year, but I don't see them listed anymore. Good luck with the competition!
The big freeze: Kilmessan Village/January 2010.
