By Dan Walsh in Gorey Library
Irish language writer, traditional Irish singer and musician, Éire Ní Fhaoláin launched her second poetry book, Puisín Beag an Diabhail, with a bilingual evening of ‘ceol agus filíocht’ at Gorey Library last night (Thursday).
The launch was performed by bilingual poet Ben MacCaoilte who said he was very impressed to be asked to launch Éire’s book of poetry. “For one artist to ask another to launch their book is a great feeling”, he added that he has read the contents repeatedly and told the audience “We will be speaking about Éire for many years to come.”
‘Puisín Beag an Diabhail’ is a collection of nine Irish language poems inspired by the natural world as well as the folklore surrounding the black cat and the number nine.
Éire expressed her appreciation to many people, including those who turned up at the launch, the staff at Gorey Library, na múinteori at Meanscoil Gharman, Enniscorthy, her family and good friends.
There were readings and musical contributions from Máire Ní Bhrian, Paul Tobin, Colm Brennan, Éire herself, and her brother Chulainn Ó Faoláin.
The book design and illustrations are all Éire’s own work with the help of her creative brother Chulainn Ó Faoláin and the poetry book is printed in Ireland under her family publishing press; fóġṁar – fómhar – harvest. Available in local bookshops.
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