Beginner’s pluck: Insurance broker worker Deidre O’Neill

'Remnants of Our Past' gives a real sense of Ireland’s social history

Author Deirdre O’Neill’s interest in Ireland’s heritage flourished during lockdown.

One of five children, Deirdre remembers whole days of being snuggled on her bunk bed, reading.

“We were kicked out to play as well, but I wasn’t sporty.”