Join James McIntyre, Noel Macken, and Álanna Hammel this evening, Tuesday, October 28th at 6pm in Westgate Heritage Centre, Wexford, for an evening of poetry, prose, and live music. Álanna Hammel presents a bilingual set of poetry and prose, joined by Noel Macken on bodhrán and James McIntyre on guitar. The works move between EnglishContinue reading “Poetry, prose and live music at Westgate Heritage Centre”
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New poetry from Odhran Somers
By Dan Walsh Met this young talented man in Red Books a few weeks ago and he was excited about the publication of his first published book of poetry called ‘Finally Finite’ and I promised him a prominent mention on WexfordLocal.com. Couldn’t attend because of commitments at the Bannow Rathangan Agricultural Show and the KilmoreContinue reading “New poetry from Odhran Somers”
Wexford poets and writers in Opera House
By Dan Walsh Álanna Hammel’s writers’ collective is hosting a special event in the National Opera House, Wexford, on Friday, July 4th, supported by Wexford County Council’s Community Dates Open Call and tickets have gone on sale. The Purple and Gold Writers’ Collective invites you to spend an evening in the company of Wexford poetsContinue reading “Wexford poets and writers in Opera House”
Gorey writer adapts poetry for music CD
By Dan Walsh Regina Redmond from Gorey is to follow up the publication of her first book of poetry Buried Deep is the Child with a second book to be published in the Autumn for which she already had a fresh batch of healing poems. She has also confirmed that she is currently working on a projectContinue reading “Gorey writer adapts poetry for music CD”
Eamonn Wall’s hometown poetry is celebrated
By Dan Walsh at Eamonn Wall’s Enniscorthy launch Celebrated Enniscorthy-born poet Eamonn Wall who nowadays lives in St Louis, Missouri, United States, proudly celebrated at The Bailey, Enniscorthy, last night (Thursday), in the company of family and friends at the launch of his latest book of poetry entitled My Aunts at Twilight Poetry. Award-winning actorContinue reading “Eamonn Wall’s hometown poetry is celebrated”
Chris Black speaks from the Poet’s Room
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Poet Chris Black was a special guest at Creative Grounds in Enniscorthy this morning where he introduced his latest work – a spoken-word CD titled Poetry from the Poet’s Room Vol. 1 – fresh off the presses and ready for readership appreciation. Welcomed by Kristyna Simko and Alfie O’Sullivan atContinue reading “Chris Black speaks from the Poet’s Room”
Éire’s poetry ‘Tuigim’ launches in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey It was an occasion of poetry, celebration and song as Gorey teenager Éire Ní Fhaoláin, (17), who is a 6th year student at Meánscoil Gharman, Enniscorthy, launched her first Irish language poetry collection, called ‘Tuigim’ at a pleasant launch held in the Book Café, Gorey, last evening (Friday). The officialContinue reading “Éire’s poetry ‘Tuigim’ launches in Gorey”
Bell tolls for poet John Cooney
By Dan Walsh at Red Books, Wexford Described by his closest friends as their favourite Wexford poet, John Cooney was the guest of honour at a pleasant reception held in Red Books, St. Peter’s Square, Wexford, on Friday night for the launch of his latest publication, One More Bell to Ring. John was humbled byContinue reading “Bell tolls for poet John Cooney”
New poetry from Mattie White
By Dan Walsh in Wexford A large gathering in Red Books in St. Peter’s Square, Wexford, last night honoured active mental health campaigner Mattie White at the launch of his second book of poetry entitled View From The Fields. A farmer from Bannow, Mattie has initiated conversations on mental health issues in a bid toContinue reading “New poetry from Mattie White”
New collection of poetry launched
By Dan Walsh in Wexford Liam Regan was born in Louth, lives in Stradbally, Co. Laois, retired from working in Carlow, and last night he chose Red Books in Wexford town to launch his debut collection of poetry entitled ‘Along the Grassy Path’ An original work of 49 poems, the attractive cover was designed byContinue reading “New collection of poetry launched”
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