Requiem for a City

Former ombudsman Emily O Reilly characterised contemporary Ireland in terms of a vulgar fest of rampant unrestrained drunkenness and brutal random violence. Requiem for a City is a sometimes outrageous and sometimes hilarious take on such an Ireland seen through the antics of some bright but very non-pc rakes. These ruthless libertines carouse in the pubs of parochial Cork Irelands second city where they encounter an array of trogs and lowlifes redolent of medieval times. Occasionally too they venture to West Cork where they face unexpected dark forces.Counterpointing these experiences the rakes encounter some formidable and attractive women who challenge their cavalier cynicism. These include Jane who may have discovered the identity of the writer of a famous medieval romance; Sadie an enigmatic West Cork artist; and Emily Cardew an academic who is beset by tragedy and an unhappy marriage. Exchanges with this trio lead the rakes into all sorts of fiery arguments and romantic adventures.