In the mid-1970s he transferred to Salthill, County Galway for seven years. During that time in the west of Ireland he had the space to give himself over to writing. Not only did he write poetry and compose many songs, he also wrote his acclaimed The Stone Fiddle.
He relocated to Salthill, County Galway in the mid-1970s for seven years, a period of time when he was able to dedicate himself fully to writing. It was during this time in rural Ireland that he had the opportunity to explore his creative side, not only through poetry and song but also through the writing of his acclaimed novel The Stone Fiddle.