The Butchers' Blessing

The Butchers’ Blessing is a novel that explores the complex traditions and modern tensions surrounding a group of men known as the Butchers, who travel across the Irish countryside performing ancient cattle slaughter rituals. Spanning from 1996 to the present, the story delves into the lives of their families and community members, uncovering themes of heritage, faith, and change. Through interconnected perspectives, the book offers a nuanced glimpse into a fading folkloric way of life and its impact on those connected to it.