‘Ironically, as a desperate measure to save Hibernia,’ he replied immediately. ‘So many people have left, especially the younger generation who, quite rightfully, see no future there. Once, there were ten families who fished the coast, sustainably I might add. With sanctions, this has reduced to two. The closure of the dairy killed off the most significant employer. Now, it’s only a handful of artisans scratching out a living with the occasional bus tour from here on the mainland.
Audrey thought of the small tour bus they’d passed as they’d left Alex’s on the first visit.
‘I thought the eco-lodge idea was sound. I agreed to it, I endorsed the b****y thing and even agreed, I’m ashamed to say, to the idea of a hydrofoil, not to replace the old ferry, but as an alternative. What a fool I’ve
