Under Irish Skies
NEW Book by Taba Dale
Under Irish Skies
A powerful dose of the
charm and magic that is Ireland
From the neolithic passage tombs of Newgrange to the wit of Oscar Wilde, in Taba Dale’s new book of 75 short stories, you’ll get a glimpse of the ancient Celtic civilization as well as experience Ireland’s unique and vibrant contemporary culture, including golf.
Under Irish Skies
is a sequel of
A Summer in Ireland
Under Irish Skies
The collection of 80 short stories of Taba Dale’s Under Irish Skies offers a lyrical exploration of Ireland that moves effortlessly between the mythic and the modern. From the Neolithic tombs of Newgrange to the urbane wit of Oscar Wilde, Dale traces the contours of a nation steeped in history yet alive with contemporary vitality. Her vivid sketches transport readers from Dublin’s bustling streets to the wind-swept shores of County Clare.
What distinguishes Dale’s style is her ability to weave humor, spirituality, and reflection into a seamless storytelling. Stories like “Invisible Grace” and “Threshold of Infinity” reveal her contemplative side, drawing inspiration from Ireland’s mystical landscapes and the writings of John O’Donohue. Others, such as “This Way and That” and “Space Between,” read like prose poems –gentle meditations on nature, time, and the unseen world.
A personal love letter to Ireland, this book celebrates
the charm, mystery, and timeless wonder of the Emerald Isle.
Images of places, events and things Taba wrote about in Under Irish Skies
A few stories from Under Irish Skies
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Proper Aim of Art
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