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Maura McHugh

writing dark visions from the West of Ireland

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Maura McHugh

A writer of prose, comic books, plays, non-fiction and other media, specialising in horror/science fiction.

  • Discussing Ursula K. Le Guin on Arena

    22 January 2019 /
    Ursula K Le Guin by Eileen Gunn

    I'll be on RTÉ Radio 1's cultural show Arena this evening to discuss the life and career of American writer Ursula K. Le Guin on the first anniversary of her death.

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Excited and honoured to be part of the 'Pandemic, Excited and honoured to be part of the 'Pandemic, Panic and Pop Culture - Nigel Kneale and the Cinema of Contagion' panel on Wed, 21 April at 7pm with the esteemed Kim Newman, @stephenrbissette, Jon Dear, and Andy Murray, moderated by Dr David Tully. Register online. All information is on my web site (link in bio).
Seagulls gliding as the evening sun punctures clou Seagulls gliding as the evening sun punctures clouds over the Claddagh in Galway. #WildAtlanticWay #Galway #clouds #cloudscape #lightandshadow #birds #goldenhour
A stellar birthday card! Xx 💀❤ #stationery #c A stellar birthday card! Xx 💀❤ #stationery #cards #birthday #gothic
My birthday gift to myself today: a Memento Mori c My birthday gift to myself today: a Memento Mori charm necklace from @_s.w.a.l.k_ which is perfect! Thanks to all the gifts and messages from friends and family! Plus another batch of frangipane cupcakes thanks to my husband! And the sun is shining! #mementomori #gifts #birthday #cupcakes #gothic  #skull
I believe this is Cuckoo Flower (also known as Lad I believe this is Cuckoo Flower (also known as Lady's Smock) enjoying the welcome sun. #wildflowers #flowers #Galway #Ireland
On certain bright Spring evenings the shadow of th On certain bright Spring evenings the shadow of the companion rock sinks into the boulder and unlatches a doorway, from which troops the hidden folk, eager to inhabit our world for a time. #woods #rock #lightandshadow #forest #Galway #Ireland #fantasy #goldenhour
The bike reflector fell off during a mucky, bumpy The bike reflector fell off during a mucky, bumpy ride, but now is part of the lighting crew for mythic nocturnal revels. (Aw, its little face!) #woods #forest #Galway #Ireland #bikelife
Magnolia against blue skies is the Herald of summe Magnolia against blue skies is the Herald of summer. #flowers #trees #woods #Galway #Ireland #blossoms
Gothic flight. Sometimes dull days offer great pho Gothic flight. Sometimes dull days offer great photo ops. #birds #corvids #ruins #trees #clouds #skies #blackandwhite #gothic #atmospheric #Galway #Ireland
Blossom fall on the path in the greening wood look Blossom fall on the path in the greening wood looks like a wedding has occurred... what mythical creatures swore oaths here last night? #woods #Galway #Ireland #blossoms
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