By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY poet James Finnegan is gearing up to launch his latest collection of poetry ‘A Butterfly and its Shadow’ just in time for Christmas. James, who taught in St Eunan’s College for 33 years, had a passion for writing poetry from an early age. But since his retirement in 2012, that passion […]
Donegal poet announced as Read Mór Ambassador for Culture Night
DONEGAL poet Annmarie Ní Churreáin has been announced as the Read Mór Ambassador for Culture Night 2024. Read Mór is a book gifting initiative and this year, the Arts Council will be partnering with the Irish Prison Service to gift users across 13 prisons a lit of 30 book titles, including Ms Ní Churreáin’s poetry […]
The Third Degree: ‘Surviving as an artist is not easy, but you can still thrive’
In this week’s The Third Degree: award-winning poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin from Cloughaneely shares with us the inspiration behind her work, how she was honoured to edit Poetry Ireland Review and some of the exciting events she has coming up over the summer. Hi Annemarie, many thanks for agreeing to do this interview. Firstly, how […]
Gaoth Dobhair poet scoops top award in Belfast
GAOTH Dobhair poet Máire Dinny Wren has been awarded first prize for a poem she composed about the well know Bunbeg pub Teach Hiúdaí Bhig. The talented writer secured top place in the contest organised by Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiach in Belfast. The poem is titled ‘Íochshláinte Teach Hiúdaí Bhig’, and she wrote it especially in memory of Kitty […]