Episode 2

Chapter 2 - All in the April evening.

Ruth transports listeners back to her school days at Purdysburn Elementary School, vividly recounting the lively walks with neighborhood children, the eccentric yet endearing teacher with unforgettable boots, and the whimsical moments that defined her early years. With tales of turnip seeds mistaken for flowers and the rural community's unique characters, this heartwarming narrative offers a delightful slice of childhood in the Irish countryside.

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The Wee Wild One
Stories of Belfast and Beyond (Irish Studies in Literature and Culture)

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