Description

Ballina Remembered is a deeply personal collection of poetry in which acclaimed author Aubrey Malone revisits the town where he spent the first sixteen years of his life. Drawing on childhood memories and a lifelong emotional connection to Ballina, Malone captures the atmosphere of a close-knit Mayo community through reflective and evocative verse. The collection celebrates familiar streets, local landmarks, memorable characters, and the everyday moments that continue to resonate long after leaving home.

Inspired by the belief that “I left my heart in Ballina when my father retired. Everything afterwards was an attempt to replace the irreplaceable,” Malone explores themes of memory, family, identity, belonging, and the passage of time. His poems blend vivid observation with quiet nostalgia, preserving the spirit of Ballina while reflecting on the universal experience of looking back on one’s formative years. The collection serves as both a personal memoir in verse and a tribute to a town whose history and community remain central to the author’s life.

Beautifully written and rich in local colour, Ballina Remembered will appeal to readers of contemporary Irish poetry, memoir, and local history. Whether you have connections to Ballina or simply appreciate thoughtful reflections on place and memory, this collection offers a moving celebration of home and the enduring power of remembrance.

ISBN 9781916345713