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Days Like this

Patsy Quinn


A particulary wet October in 1950 changed Patsy's life.

Patsy Quinn

"At school they told me: you'll never be good for anything but sweeping the streets..."

The Story

Patsy found himself elected onto a committee as the secretary. This posed a particular problem for him because he had difficulties with reading and writing. However, Patsy discovered that when a little faith was put in him, he became inspired and determined to develop his skills. Indeed, he went on to become a teacher.

The story continues...

Patsy has made a CD of his short stories called "Georges Lane" (see gallery picture on the right). Here are two stories from that CD which you can listen to..

Georges Lane

Education Begins

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The cover of Patsy's CD of short stories shows "Georges Lane" - (Photo - Gerry Monaghan)