Outside Trinity, Edmund Burkeremoves his pocket handkerchiefto rub the pigeon droppings from his brow. The two Luke Kellys unleash a guttural punchThe Auld Triangle in unison across the dirty river. The hair stands on the Talking Ladies’ necks;they soon return to putting this crumbling world in order. Countess Markievicz strides with purpose towardsthe waking famine sculptures on the North Dock. Oscar Wilde has seen death in Man’s eyesand decides it is preferable to remain reclined.

Source: The Irish Times July 03, 2020 22:52 UTC