Poet & Chef
In Profile: Dimitra Xidous – Keeping Bees I have been a fan of the work of the brilliant Dimitra Xidous for a few years now and was delighted to attend her book launch in Galway in 2014 and purchase her … Continued
In Profile: William O’Daly – The Road to Isla Negra When I was discovering the poetry of Pablo Neruda in my late 20’s it was the beginning of a fascination and addiction that was going to last right up until … Continued
In Profile: Sarah Howe – Loop Of Jade Last night I read ‘Loop of Jade’ for the third time in preparation (and enjoyment) for today’s poet/writer introduction to this website that I intend doing over the next year as discussed … Continued
Van Gogh’s Ear Volume 10: The James Dean Tribute Edition When I had my poem published on The Original Van Gogh’s Ear website it was one of my proudest publications as I’m a huge fan of the journal. Van Gogh’s … Continued
A Full On Reading Year Ahead People who know me personally know I read a lot throughout the year and break this reading into categories such as history, science, small fiction and a lot of non-fiction, but the vast majority … Continued
12 More of the Best Irish Literary Magazines You Should Read and Support12 More of the Best Irish Literary Magazines You Should Read and Support12 More of the Best Irish Literary Magazines You Should Read and Support12 More of the … Continued
The Galway publication Skylight 47 is becoming one of Irelands best literature papers and I’m delighted to have a poem published in issue 5. This issue has an interview with Louis De Paor, reviews of Alan Jude Moore’s excellent and … Continued
Cúirt International Festival Of Literature 2015 is in full swing in Galway and even with my ripped buttocks muscle, I’m still managing to get around to a lot of amazing events such as Paul Durcan, a master class with Jane … Continued
Cúirt International Festival Of Literature 2015, what to see? Cúirt will kick off from 21-27 April and once again I will be taking a full week off from work to go to as many events and workshops as I can … Continued
Cúirt 21-27 April 2015 Tuesday, March 10th was the official launch of this years 30-anniversary Cúirt International Festival of Literature to a packed room in the House Hotel in Galway, a successful and enjoyable night too. Cúirt is really the … Continued