Kevin Ireland

One man’s poetic pilgrimage along the river he loves

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Catherine Woulfe reviews Upstream on the Mataura, a memoir by Gore flyfisherman Dougal Rillstone chronicling his journey along the Southland river. Dougal Rillstone is some guy you’ve never heard of, who grew up in Gore and is in love with a river. He also loves to fish for trout. He’s in his 70s. He fishes … Read more

The Friday Poem: ‘Lamb stew with bonus’ by Kevin Ireland

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New verse by Devonport writer Kevin Ireland.   Lamb stew with bonus   Gently fry tomatoes and green peppers. Toss them in a casserole. Use olive oil, not butter. Flavour them with home-cured bacon, and throw in plenty of shallots – they’re better halved or whole.   Don’t forget turmeric, herbs, black pepper, and, of … Read more