Comments - Irish Magic Realism: 'The Inventor' Short Film - The Wild Geese2024-03-29T09:32:57Zhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=6442157%3ABlogPost%3A103549&xn_auth=noAfter my first trip to the em…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-01-18:6442157:Comment:1386542015-01-18T21:23:54.139ZJames McNamarahttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/JamesMcNamara
<p>After my first trip to the emerald isle in 2000 I began to believe in genetic memory. What I was told would happen did, even though I vehemently denied the possibility. The very air is damp with it. Add in the green views and meeting relations pushed me over the edge. I can say this having a comparison of meeting relations for the first time in the states, it's just not the same.</p>
<p>After my first trip to the emerald isle in 2000 I began to believe in genetic memory. What I was told would happen did, even though I vehemently denied the possibility. The very air is damp with it. Add in the green views and meeting relations pushed me over the edge. I can say this having a comparison of meeting relations for the first time in the states, it's just not the same.</p> Caroline, I think Niall Willi…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-07-08:6442157:Comment:1044802014-07-08T14:12:55.829ZJim Curleyhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/JimCurley
Caroline, I think Niall Williams has done just that in his newest novel, History of Rain. I am presently reading the novel, which takes place in Clare, and it is a delight.<br />
Ger, regarding your bike ride: There are no coincidences.
Caroline, I think Niall Williams has done just that in his newest novel, History of Rain. I am presently reading the novel, which takes place in Clare, and it is a delight.<br />
Ger, regarding your bike ride: There are no coincidences. Fran, please do post it if yo…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-07-05:6442157:Comment:1043482014-07-05T17:38:11.536ZCaroline Doherty de Novoahttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/CarolineDohertydeNovoa
<p>Fran, please do post it if you can find it. After your first comment I did a bit of research into genetic memory. I think it's a fascinating topic and one that would provide a brilliant theme for a novel or short story. </p>
<p>Fran, please do post it if you can find it. After your first comment I did a bit of research into genetic memory. I think it's a fascinating topic and one that would provide a brilliant theme for a novel or short story. </p> I read a fabulous article on…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-07-04:6442157:Comment:1041172014-07-04T17:15:20.060ZFran Reddyhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/FranReddy
<p>I read a fabulous article on genetic memories and will try and find it again to re-post here as it was fascinating!</p>
<p>I read a fabulous article on genetic memories and will try and find it again to re-post here as it was fascinating!</p> Gerry and Fran, thank you for…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-07-03:6442157:Comment:1037582014-07-03T01:03:48.599ZCaroline Doherty de Novoahttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/CarolineDohertydeNovoa
<p>Gerry and Fran, thank you for sharing your experiences. There is definitely something magical about the Irish countryside. There is something special about Ireland that is written in the soul, creating a bond with the wild geese no matter how far they travel from Ireland. I love that phrase "genetic memories." It's very true. </p>
<p>Gerry and Fran, thank you for sharing your experiences. There is definitely something magical about the Irish countryside. There is something special about Ireland that is written in the soul, creating a bond with the wild geese no matter how far they travel from Ireland. I love that phrase "genetic memories." It's very true. </p> If getting lost and coming ac…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-07-02:6442157:Comment:1038392014-07-02T22:13:42.072ZFran Reddyhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/FranReddy
<p>If getting lost and coming across the most unintended magically beautiful and inspirational scenes is considered Irish Magic Realism, then it happened to us.. at least twice in one week! And that feeling you get, the genetic memories, like Ireland is 'home', that things like the trad music are already written in your heart and soul.. that too can be part of the Irish Magic Realism I think : )</p>
<p>If getting lost and coming across the most unintended magically beautiful and inspirational scenes is considered Irish Magic Realism, then it happened to us.. at least twice in one week! And that feeling you get, the genetic memories, like Ireland is 'home', that things like the trad music are already written in your heart and soul.. that too can be part of the Irish Magic Realism I think : )</p> Caroline, perhaps riding my b…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-07-02:6442157:Comment:1039182014-07-02T16:11:47.079ZGerry Reganhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/ger_regan
<p>Caroline, perhaps riding my bike to a friend's in Roscommon and finding myself, after an unintended turn, looking at the ancestral home of Hugo Don O'Connor. 22 years later I learned that my first mother, who had relinquished me for adoption shortly after my birth, carried the O'Connor surname.</p>
<p>Caroline, perhaps riding my bike to a friend's in Roscommon and finding myself, after an unintended turn, looking at the ancestral home of Hugo Don O'Connor. 22 years later I learned that my first mother, who had relinquished me for adoption shortly after my birth, carried the O'Connor surname.</p>