JACK, OUR TUXEDO BLACK-AND-WHITE CAT, got tapped by a car accelerating down the Golden Road in Cashel and he died from internal injuries. He had just recovered from a broken ankle a few months ago and was back to his playful self. Unfortunately, cats and kids cannot safely cross the N74 in Cashel because the road's well-maintained surface is made for speed so that's what people do. Few cars respect the 50 kph limit that needs to observed if anyone expects to cross the road safely. We've lost both cats who adopted us in our former home in Kilkenny. Back there, the cats could roam outside and encounter only a cul de sac. But in Cashel, the road just outside our front door is making us seriously consider whether it's worth the convenience of high-speed travel. At this point in time, Jack's death is pushing me into a series of actions that could prod us into moving back into a quieter environment.
Listen on Audioboo: Jackboo or take the direct link to http://www.insideview.ie/files/jackboo.mp3.
