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Dun Aengus

And when you go, try to go before Easter

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David Whyte
Nov 25, 2025
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Dun Aengus

And when you go, try to go before Easter,
taking the Queen of Aran from Rossaveal,
out to the island when the wind is fresh
and the rain still cold and the fires still bright
in the harbour pubs. Then rent yourself
a bike from Michael Mullen who stands
there where the pier first meets the land
so there’s no need for conver…
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