First Communion

What should a young boy do when he discovers that his father is involved in the IRA? Who can you trust when an insane murderer is trapped on the same train you're riding? How can a Catholic child manage to fit in at a Protestant school in Northern Ireland? From the small towns and byways of rural Northern Ireland, this anthology of short stories from renowned Irish author Jack Scoltock provides a rare glimpse into everyday life in the midst of religious and political strife. From coping with family members in the IRA to the trials of Catholic children attending Protestant schools, these stories reveal the complexities of modern living with a deft and insightful eye.

Many of the stories in "First Communion" have been read on radio, published in anthologies, in newspapers and magazines.
The stories, written by Derry born, Jack Scoltock, have been set during and before the "Troubles" in his hometown.
Next month two of the stories that Jack has turned into plays will be performed in The Playhouse theatre, by Derry's own, Special Needs theatre company, The Lilliput Players. Jack has written several plays for them.
The stories within the collection of forty-two, are quirky, full of Irish whimsy, dramatic and moving.
I hope you enjoy them all. Please let me know of you do.
Jack