The Yew Tree at the Head of the Strand

Set in 1940s and 1950s Ireland, the memoir paints a vivid picture of a childhood filled with seaside holidays and life in Newry. Brian Cosgrove shares humorous and heartfelt anecdotes about his large, loving family, highlighting his father's role as a pub owner and his mother's extraordinary yet ordinary presence. The narrative captures the warmth and complexities of family life, culminating in the poignant loss of his mother after a long illness, shaping his experiences and memories.