3 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Happy Mother’s Day
From Mammy on Mother’s Day
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…
I love you each second of every day.
And even when sometimes I grumble and …
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5 years ago
Denise Blake poem captures commuters’ hearts
Dublin commuters are taking a break during rush hour this month to enjoy a poem by Donegal writer Denise Blake.
Denise’s work is one of a select few poems to …
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5 years ago
How Lisa’s gift evokes ‘just happy tears’ around the world
Donegal writer Lisa McKelvey, founder of JustHappyTears, has spent the past two years preserving personal life and love stories into poetic gifts.
It’s not unusual for her to be found …
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6 years ago
Events: Great crowds gather for Denise Blake’s book launch
Leading Donegal poet Denise Blake launched her third collection, Invocation, on Sunday with a celebration of words, music and the arts.
Just as much of Invocation celebrates family and friendship, …
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6 years ago
‘Beautifully crafted’ poetry book to be launched by Denise Blake
This Sunday, April 15th at 3:00 pm, Revival Press is hosting a special book launch of the well-known writer, Denise Blake’s newest collection of poetry, INVOCATION.
The …
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6 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Some Time, Sometimes
Mammy wrote this poem on Wednesday after a few days of emotional news, both good and bad. I found myself looking at my girls, wondering how on earth I could …
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6 years ago
Annemarie’s poetic tribute to Ireland’s valiant foremothers
Doire Press is delighted to announce the publication of BLOODROOT, a collection of poems by author Annemarie Ní Churreáin who is originally from Cloich Cheann Fhaola in northwest Donegal.
Launched …
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7 years ago
After 20 years, this Donegal poet is back for a big debut
The Kerry-based artist who lives and breathes creativity has chosen a most creative setting to reveal her poetic works this week.
Lorraine Carey is reading from her debut collection – …
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7 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – All the stuff… a poem
This week on the blog, I ran a series called “I am some things the Baby Books forgot to mention” Mum.
Read them here www.facebook.com/the.s.mum
One of the biggest changes new …
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7 years ago
Donegal women speak up for Poetry Day Ireland
The monthly North West Words event is going to feature two local writers who have the unique opportunity to give readings on Thursday 27th April – Poetry Day Ireland.
The Donegal …
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