Publisher's Synopsis
Over 100 years ago Somerville and Ross galloped across the pages of popular Irish literature writing of horses, hunts and high jinks. Today, Wexford based Patrick Donegall has taken over their reins to record the Ireland of his youth. An Ireland that has almost, but not quite, disappeared. He recounts tales of a pack of lively characters such as an ill-mannered royal photographer who was shown the door by a grand butler; frisky ponies with 'attitude' problems along with thoroughbred racehorses. These are just some of Patrick's stories. All will entertain and amuse and keep the reader turning the pages. But Patrick is no detached observer just writing of past people and events. 'Heaven on Earth' is also a homage that is dedicated to his beloved Wexford. On reflection, he considers carefully how his part of the country has developed and changed, and his hopes for the future.
