Thanks to Southword Podcast and Clíona Ní Ríordáin. My conversation with Clíona is now online at southword.buzzsprout.com
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I'm delighted and honoured to have been shortlisted for the Pen Heaney prize, with five brilliant writers, and to be acknowledged by the judges, whom I respect so highly.
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I'm delighted and honoured to have been shortlisted for the Pen Heaney prize, with five brilliant writers, and to be acknowledged by the judges, whom I respect so highly:
In Black Mills, Roscrea, an 18th century stone building, with a 10th century stone cross in the centre of this room. Great place to perform. Culture Night 2026. @culture night @macha_press @damerhouseartgallery @poetryireland @visualartsireland
Thanks to P. J. Wright for the photographs.
Wonderful night presenting with Bernie Masterson at Black Mills in Roscrea. Many thanks to the board of Damer House Gallery, and to all who came along to support. @machapress.bsky.social
If you happen to be in Roscrea on Friday 18th September, the wonderful artist, Bernie Masterson, and I will be talking about process, showing images and reciting poems from our collaborations.
Éigse Michael Hartnett has just announced its programme. I'll be presenting poems from my recent book, Dwelling, and my niece Dr Margaret Buckley will talk about Newcastle West in the Nineteenth Century. Saturday 3rd October, 3pm, Desmond Complex, Newcastle West.
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The Dublin Book Festival Programme went live today. I'll be sharing an event with Susan Connolly on 5th November, 12.30 pm, in the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
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Thanks to rob mclennon, who has just posted an interview with me on his prolific and ever-interesting blog: robmclennan.blogspot.com/2026/08/12-o...
