The Author is a 63 year old widow who was born and reared in a small village in Co. Offaly. She was the owner of a public house which was in the family for three generations. Although she was a fun...view moreThe Author is a 63 year old widow who was born and reared in a small village in Co. Offaly. She was the owner of a public house which was in the family for three generations. Although she was a funtioning alcoholic also battling Depression, she worked her way through many hard years while raring a family. She is now retired, with her eldest son now running the pub, she continues to battle with her demons.view less