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Maria is a local blogger who writes about her own adventures & misadventures as a Thoroughly Modern Mammy.

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Happy Mother’s Day 4 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Happy Mother’s Day

By  •  Mammy

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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Denise Blake poem captures commuters’ hearts 5 years ago

Denise Blake poem captures commuters’ hearts

By  •  Life

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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How Lisa’s gift evokes ‘just happy tears’ around the world 6 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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Events: Great crowds gather for Denise Blake’s book launch 6 years ago

Events: Great crowds gather for Denise Blake’s book launch

By  •  Events

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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‘Beautifully crafted’ poetry book to be launched by Denise Blake 6 years ago

‘Beautifully crafted’ poetry book to be launched by Denise Blake

By  •  News

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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Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Some Time, Sometimes 7 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Some Time, Sometimes

By  •  Mammy

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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Annemarie’s poetic tribute to Ireland’s valiant foremothers 7 years ago

Annemarie’s poetic tribute to Ireland’s valiant foremothers

By  •  News

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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After 20 years, this Donegal poet is back for a big debut 7 years ago

After 20 years, this Donegal poet is back for a big debut

By  •  News

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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Thoroughly Modern Mammy  –  All the stuff… a poem 7 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – All the stuff… a poem

By  •  Mammy

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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Donegal women speak up for Poetry Day Ireland 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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