"It’s is a story of such brutality,hatred and slaughter.Joe Gannon ,it’s an amazing well researched story.Dad was a Cork man.It was only when I was older he told me a few things but otherwise the eyes would well ..He was a school boy at…"

"I never realised the Orange order went so far back.Will the fighting and tantalising never end! aNd how many good people see a solution towards peace.Religion is a fearful force.Thank you for leading me to read more on this topic."

"It is no wonder the Irish are held in such high esteem .Not only loyal Irishmen but loyal to their adopted land .Thank you for such a history of their rise in glory none of which I knew .God bless Ireland said the heroes."

"A heartwarming story of determination and intelligence despite great odds.Teachers can get it wrong. What joy to bring the written word to those who can finally join in the wonder of reading.Deeply moving."

"A most interesting account of the battle led by Ashe. why do you think he was hailed for bein an outstanding leader. thank you "

" I am in awe of this poem.A fine tribute to your teachers. There is a brilliance about this poem.You’ve captured the atmosphere of the natural world and it’s like a painting . Few poems have a happy ending but I’m glad of…"

" Such an interesting naval career ,heroic,intelligent,.Followed the story with great interest ..Thank you ."