Pictured
left to right: Chrissy Knight, Waterford County Museum & Gallows Hill group
co-ordinator, Jim Cullinane, Eddie Cantwell, Waterford County Museum &
Gallows Hill Co-ordinator, William Fraher, Curator Waterford County Museum,
Dungarvan. (Photo by Paulus).
It is on sale at the
Museum for a mere snatch. In reference
to ‘Imagine’, Jim reveals that ‘Finally, I’ve arrived at a place where I’m
comfortable with the concept of God, not as something or someone in human form
but a force, a source that touches all life – maybe not unlike a gentle breeze
that sweeps across the planet touching all in its path, and if we allow, in
good and empowering ways. I believe also
that this is an on-going process and that this physical life is but a tiny,
teeny part of our journey. Our soul is immortal; the physical body will meteorite
and die, but the soul journeys on. My
life has been a slow, slow process of understanding and accepting the
uniqueness of each and every life, the potential that each and every one
carries with us, the importance of being positive especially in our thoughts,
which translate into reality and the life we live, the importance of love and
forgiveness to ourselves and others, and the absolute importance of connecting with
God. This God force is always ready,
willing, and more than able to answer our prayers’.
Jim’s book may look like a
religious journey by the author, but it is more than this. He takes us on a spiritual journey within the
pages of his book, as he himself says, ‘there are many ways to God, and being
involved and participating in church activities is but one of a multitude.’
Jim’s short stories have
been published in the New Orleans Review, Toronto Irish news, and others. His plays have been staged both In Dungarvan
and New York. He holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Empire State College and a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing
from Manhattan College. He lives In Mount
Kisko, New York with his wife Anne, neé Tyrell and they have four
children. Both Jim and Anne are originally
from Abbeyside.
Jim’s book is certainly
well worth a read and can be purchased at the Museum on Friary Street
Dungarvan. But I warn you be quick! Our
phone number if you wish to order a copy is (058) 45960.