A New Easter Rising Proposal
So, after ten years of ‘negotiations’, it seems five of the eight religious orders ‘in negotiations’ with the Irish state have yet to offer a
Irish poetry in Romanian Translation
Following an introduction by translator Emmanuel Pope, a few words by myself before a gathering on Friday 28 March 2025 to celebrate the publication of
Salt and Vinegar
Salt and Vinegar, i.m. Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano The role of the poet as ‘official mourner’ is not one I relish, nor am I particularly good at
Hedge School review at The High Window
“A Pat Boran poem may feel like sharing a pint as he draws you in with his engaging tone: ‘Jamie / who I didn’t really
Hedge School Interview, on Arena
With huge thanks to presenter Sean Rocks for his always warm and engaged welcome, here’s our chat about the poems in my latest collection of
A Walk Under Trees
I was somewhat taken aback by how many people heard and contacted me about this piece broadcast on the ever-excellent Sunday Miscellany (RTÉ Radio 1)