Poguemahone

In Poguemahone, Patrick McCabe weaves a swirling and darkly comedic narrative through the voice of Una Fogarty, who grapples with dementia in a seaside nursing home. Her brother, Dan, recounts their family’s tumultuous story filled with themes of immigration, lost love, and haunting memories as he struggles to find his place within it all. Blending Modernist fragmentation with Irish folklore, McCabe’s inventive verse novel explores the ties that bind and the unseen forces shaping their fates, creating a uniquely compelling experience.