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4 d. Where in Tyrone to rewrite a poem to Mr Keane. (7) P?M??O?

13 a. As grows in a witch's garden. (5) Looks like BROOM but why?

23 a. Many leave the refrain to an Egyptian god. (5) H?R?S


I'm afraid this OAP's brain is more than somewhat addled today!

4 Pomeroy? Anagram of Poem and Roy (Mr Keane).

4 POMEROY - anagram POEM and ROY (Keane, footballer)

Witches broom is a parasitic growth on trees.

(c)HORUS

13 Broom is a plant as well as something a witch has.

Yes, broom is a type of plant (Genista and Cytisus, I think), but the parasitic growth might be what is intended? Either works.

Well now chrise & malone, all I can say is many thanks lads.

Today I've learned something new. Pomeroy and Horus.

My Irish wife and I arrived here from Cape Town in 1998 and like many 'blow-ins', we traveled all over this great little Country visiting every County including Tyrone, yet I can't recall Pomeroy.

To improve my English I do battle with Irish Times Crosaire most days, sadly with mediocre results. I'm wondering if either of you do likewise.

To your health,

Basil