Eddie had been looking forward to this day for quite some time. His opportunity to attend An Fleadh Cheoil or Traditional Irish music festival, which this year was being held in the town of Mullingar. His friend Mick had invited him down for the night and his house was in the ideal location, very close to all the main streets where all the action would take place. That and the fact Mick had offered to be his “guide dog” for the night made it too good of an opportunity to pass up.
You see Eddie has been blind since birth. He doesn’t live in darkness, he can’t even see that. His other senses though are far superior to the average person compensating him somewhat. It hasn’t held him or his boisterous personality back. Mick reckons that is why they get on so well. He is much quieter and more reserved. A perfect friendship.
They are just finished having a sandwich and are now about to head out, arms interlocked. Mick begins to speak.
“We’ll go through the park. There is a huge crowd expected in the town today. Let me know if it becomes too much and you want to head back.”
“Yeah like that is going to happen. Where are we heading to first anyway?”
“Don’t worry, you’ll be getting a pint soon.”
It only took a few moments to reach the park. Already, Eddie could hear to sound of a large crowd and music in the distance. He could feel the sense of excitement building.
Michael whispered into his ear.
“There are actually cars parked here in the park on the grass verge beside us. Imagine that, people are really desperate for somewhere to park.”
“Wow.”
They kept on walking and just in front of the swimming pool and met a myriad of stalls.
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