Denis Lehane: First day of school for last of the flock

Monday was a traumatic day for me. It was our little girl Emma’s first day in school and I found it a harrowing experience. No father should have to go through it.

“Why does she have to go?” I wailed, as my missus gently lead her by the hand out the front door.

“Because she’s going to school,” says she, and she gesturing at me to stop all the cnámh shawling.