Another one from 2010 loaded by Michael 'The Sheriff' Shiels and with thanks. Myself this time on a rhyming piece about a drive from Trim to Navan in County Meath. One of 'The Boyne Drives' or tourist trails around the county.
Came across a number of these when surfing the Web and had forgotten about, I swear! Loaded by Michael 'The Sheriff' Shiels and well done on that. Probably the only record of The Battle of The Books which was a part of the Jonathan Swift Festival in Trim, County Meath back yonder. This festival ran for about six years if I remember correctly. More info to follow. Just running out of time at the moment.Will get back to.
Back to: The Battle of The Books was a satirical writing contest between the two writing groups based in Trim. Wandered from its brief a little bit but highly entertaining. (2009 - 2014)
The Meath Writers' Circle was captained by Tommy Murray for the first four years and badly captained by myself for the fifth and final year.
The Boyne Writers Group was captained by Michael Farry and the series ended 3-2 in their favour.
Must write a bit about satire when the mood takes me. 'Hall's Pictorial Weekly' was so successful that it brought the Government down and was so successful the national media has stayed well away from it ever since. But there's all the slapstick you want. Doesn't apply to individual comedians however and we have a few of those. Again well done to Michael 'The Sheriff' Shiels who recorded these at the time and with thanks.
Nominated for a host of awards including an Oscar for the above by Taylor Swift, 'Where The Crawdads Sing' tells the story of a girl who abandoned by her parents raises herself in the Marshlands of North Carolina. Panned by any number of critics it went on to become a box office success and the performance by Daisy Edgar-Jones and the cinematography are not easily forgotten. Based on the novel by Delia Owens and drawn perhaps on some of her own experience it has a charm all of its own. Attuned to the wilderness she inhabits and to the natural order, the complexities of human relationships play out and centre round her understanding of prey and predator and that is perhaps something the critics missed. Personally it brings to mind ' To Kill a Mockingbird' or ' The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia'. Though you could argue that in the above you can see the end coming. Those Southern girls! Enjoy. Loaded by Taylor Swift and with thanks. To Youtube for all the comments.
A man of considerable qualities and a one time member of The Meath Writers' Circle; Rex Lee passed away today in the Beaufort Nursing Home in Navan and a ceremony to celebrate his life and achievements will take place in Kells, County Meath on Monday the 13th at 11 o' Clock. Details are on R.I.P.ie. If you type his name into the search box above left, much more information about his contributions to our group and the publication of his book 'Melodies at Eventide' are available. Rest in peace Rex.
Ireland: Power of the Poets/Historical Documentary/Lucasfilm.
Here's an interesting video that documents in some way the importance of the poet in Irish society especially over the last century. (Or More!) Loaded by Lucasfilm and with thanks. A number of fine poems read by their authors.
Voiced by Mike King and loaded by Ian Kinsella and with thanks. A visit to Youtube for more information and details. There are a number of recordings of this poem out there but I like this one the best. It is one of Ireland's finest poems and you really have to feel it to read it. I remember hearing Bertie Ahern read it on radio once and a fine performance it was. So I hope you enjoy. Happy Christmas and New Year. FM.
A member of the Meath Writers'Circle in Ireland since 2001 and a once a upon a time Teacher/Instructor in Telecommunications. Now that's too much. Winner of The Jonathan Swift Creative Writing Award Poetry/Saggart Dublin 2009,runner up Boyle Literary Festival Poetry 2008, 2nd Dromineer Literary Festival Poetry 2007 and Shortlisted Goldsmith International Poetry Festival, 2005, 2007 and 2014 and Highly Commended and Shortlisted in many others as well. Joint third Jonathan Swift Creative Writing Award Saggart 2013. Third in the Goldsmith Poetry Competition 2015. Final Four Humorous Essay Listowel Writers Week 2017. Honourable Mention, Frederick Douglass Poetry Competition 2021 and short listed Trim Poetry Festival 2021. Highly Commended Cathal Buí 2024. 2nd Shahidah Janjua Poetry Competition 2024.. Must Stop!
