Homepages is a unique collection of stories and photographs, the first of its kind in Ireland. The nation’s best bloggers hold forth on the theme of “home”, covering everything from pets and expat life to parenting and the Kellogg’s Variety Pack. By turns hilarious, heartbreaking and thought-provoking, it promises a captivating read and showcases some of Ireland’s best undiscovered writing talent.
All proceeds from the sale of this book, compiled on an entirely voluntary basis from submissions made via this website, go directly to Focus Ireland, who provide services and support for people who are homeless across Ireland.
The book is now on sale for €14 via Lulu.com on a print-on-demand basis. Click here to order your copy!
Great idea, good luck with the initiative!
Comment by Aidan — September 22, 2008 @ 2:04 pm
Brilliant! Well done
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Comment by Darragh — September 22, 2008 @ 2:54 pm
Nice idea! Hope it goes well.
Comment by Grannymar — September 22, 2008 @ 3:17 pm
Lovely idea.
Comment by Lottie — September 22, 2008 @ 3:32 pm
Thanks all for the lovely comments – and do feel free to get your thinking caps on and contribute, be it a story, poem, recipe, or whatever!
Comment by Catherine — September 23, 2008 @ 10:53 am
Here via Rosie. Great idea Catherine! The best of luck with it.
Comment by problemchildbride — September 23, 2008 @ 5:51 pm
Fantastic idea.
Thinking cap is firmly on.Half my whining is about home.
On second thought…..
Comment by Hangar Queen — September 24, 2008 @ 5:17 am
I’m in
Comment by adam — September 24, 2008 @ 9:37 am
Count me in!
Comment by Darren — September 24, 2008 @ 11:42 am
Great idea Caroline, I’ll definitely try to write something. All my energies are tied into my novel at the moment but who knows, I might hit a bump and need a change of scene…
Comment by Yvonne — September 24, 2008 @ 2:40 pm
Hiya,
Was forwarded here by Yvonne and think its a fab idea. I’ll think on the theme (Home) and try not to go into barm brack and Fields of Athenrie mode. (I dont think that’s how Athenrie is spelt?) Ta! Fx
Comment by Fionnuala — September 25, 2008 @ 4:15 pm
oops, meant to include my blog address.
Comment by Fionnuala — September 25, 2008 @ 4:16 pm
Though I would want to, cant as am not Irish
But would definitely want to read the compilation whenever it is ready.
Comment by seshata — September 25, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Adam, Darren – look forward to reading gents.
Yvonne – thanks a mil for a lovely submission, and for directing Fionnuala this way!
Sesh – stay tuned for details on how you can buy it, and thanks.
Comment by Catherine — September 25, 2008 @ 7:08 pm
Perhaps if you lived in Stanhope Green and suffered the degradation that goes with it you might not have a very nice story to tell. There are no shortage of people living in focus housing ’sheltered accomodation’ who’s lives have been destroyed by Kennedy are her like..and who literally hate her (with good reason).
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Comment by sillyoldtwit — September 25, 2008 @ 11:41 pm
Hmm. Can I write about Irish bloggers instead? I have tales to tell…..not that I would, of course….;-)
Good luck – it’s a great project. I want to read the finished article.
Comment by travelling, but not in love — September 26, 2008 @ 9:14 am
My attemp is here:
http://www.johnbraine.com/2008/09/homeboy.html
Still needs a bit of chiselling methinks
Comment by John Braine — September 26, 2008 @ 2:01 pm
good luck with this, sugar! i’m not irish, but i’d sure buy a copy! xoxo
(here via conortje)
Comment by savannah — September 26, 2008 @ 3:06 pm
Great idea! – good luck!
Comment by Quickroute — September 28, 2008 @ 5:12 pm
SOT – thanks for your feedback, however I’d like to point out that I’m not affiliated with Focus Ireland, and you can get in touch with them directly at events [ at ] focusireland [ dot ] ie or on 01 881 5900.
Travelling – watch this space, and thanks!
John – thanks again for a great contribution.
Savannah – thank you.
Quickie – would be great to hear from you if you’d like to contribute, I’m sure you’ve lots of great tales from the road.
Comment by Catherine — September 29, 2008 @ 10:55 am
Just back from the hols (I see you had a fab relaxy time too!). Love this Catherine, well done! Will defo throw in a few things before the deadline.
Comment by Nathalie — October 1, 2008 @ 10:50 am
count me in !!!
Comment by Red Leeroy — October 3, 2008 @ 10:19 am
Sir.
can I play?
Yours etc.
J.K.
Comment by g4rg4ntu4 — October 3, 2008 @ 12:01 pm
Incredible idea is it too late to submit something?? I has one!!!
Comment by Lette — October 19, 2008 @ 5:31 pm
JK – absolutely.
Lette – not at all, and thanks for the submission!
Comment by Catherine — October 19, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
Great Idea,I’d love to take part in it too
Comment by Ruth Crean — October 20, 2008 @ 4:43 pm
how’s it all going? I never got my stuff in gear to do anything, so therefore I feel I should especially support from the sidelines… and from the wallet too.
Comment by alan — November 23, 2008 @ 1:06 am
what a deadly cover! Well done again Catherine and everyone. I’m looking forward to getting my copy in the post
Comment by Darragh — December 8, 2008 @ 7:39 am
Really pleased I could pay via paypal. Looking forward to reading this. Well done!
Comment by Sinéad — December 8, 2008 @ 9:36 am
Darragh & Sinead – thanks for purchasing!
Comment by Catherine — December 8, 2008 @ 11:13 am
Home is an Ulster fry with potato farls and nice bacon. I don’t think I could turn that into a post as this expat starts to drool just at the thought of it.
Comment by old knudsen — December 9, 2008 @ 8:24 am
three copies ordered…..happy chritmas dear family…..
Comment by manuel — December 9, 2008 @ 10:13 am
Knudsen – I read that as potato farts. Oh dear.
Manuel – nice one, thanks!
Comment by Catherine — December 9, 2008 @ 11:17 am
Awesumeo Idea…..Gonna Order Very.Soon Where would i be without insightful Blogs God i might have to do work in Work….Heaven forbid
Comment by Cliff-meister — December 9, 2008 @ 4:34 pm
Great idea!
Comment by Fin — December 11, 2008 @ 1:00 am
Wow, that is a cracking idea. I can see a few versions of this coming out over the coming years.
Comment by Robert Carry — December 11, 2008 @ 7:06 pm
Catherine – got my copies today. They look great. Congrats!
Comment by Lottie — December 22, 2008 @ 3:59 pm
Lottie – excellent stuff, happy reading.
Comment by Catherine — December 22, 2008 @ 4:00 pm
Wonderful idea, and unfortunately, still much needed awareness on the plight of the homeless in Ireland. Is the book available in Irish book shops (offline)?
Comment by Conneally — February 28, 2009 @ 7:57 am
Conneally – hi, and thanks for your comment! In order to keep costs down and maximise the amount of money going to Focus, the book is only available to buy online at this time.
Comment by Catherine — March 3, 2009 @ 9:05 am