One of the very first novels confronting the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland, this compelling novel also reflects the movement towards sexual freedom of the late 1960s. Sarah Thomas has a life threatening disease and before an important operation she decides that it is time for a holiday, potentially her last, and to revisit old friends and lovers in Ulster. But as well as longed for reunions, her visit brings an unwelcome glimpse into the lives of those for whom politics may come before life itself. Visiting in the July week that sees the county of Ulster become a chain of bonfires and unionist fervour, she finds herself thrust into the midst of a country on the brink of guerrilla war. Written by a Welsh writer who lived in Northern Ireland for many years, You’re Welcome to Ulster brings a uniquely Welsh perspective to the unfolding tragedy and its causes and is written with Menna Gallie's customary wit, verve and insight. Seventeenth in the Honno Classics series
