This collection moves between contemporary Ireland, America, Sweden, and Denmark, exploring the lives of a range of characters as their understanding of themselves and of others changes radically. By turns moving, thought-provoking, ironic and lyrical, this collection, Ni Dhuibhne's third for Blackstaff Press, is penetrating, acutely observed and highly original. The Shelter of Neighbours confirms Ni Dhuibhne as one of Ireland's most important writers.