Young men get into fights .. that's nothing new ... Young men get into scrapes, of course they do ... a fight with the mrs, a fight with the memory, a fight with a friend, a fight with a family, a fight with a wallet, a fight with the economy, a fight with the state ... a fight for fight's sake .. young men get into fights 'cause they've nowhere to go .. people often fight because they've lost their home ..'

Shaun has been collaborating with local man Pat Farrell on a men's meditation group here in Draiocht while also visiting and getting to know the Mulhuddart Men's Shed. His text is inspired by both engagements and features Pat who performs alongside him. The excerpt you're going to hear tonight hopes to become part of an ongoing collaboration between Shaun and Pat, looking at issues surrounding masculinity and growing older. Shaun would like to thank the Mulhuddart Men's Shed especially for their conversation, wisdom, tea and wood-shop skills.

Shaun Dunne - Menitation

Written and performed by Shaun Dunne, featuring Pat Farrell, in response to Shaun's work with Pat Farrell and with the Mulhuddart Men's Shed. Commissioned by Draíocht, with support from Creative Ireland's National Creativity Fund, and funding from Fingal County Council.