Meath Writers Circle ~ Book Launch 2025!

 Meath Writers Circle ~ Book Launch!

The book launch for this year's collection of poems and stories took place on last Thursday night in Trim Library and while I've yet to read through, it is a beautiful production with congratulations due to our editor Ria Frost and to the publisher Peter Darby and of course to all who contributed or assisted in any way by submitting their stories or poems. Also a special mention to Clare Kane who has copies for sale at a special price of €10 Euro. This would make a lovely Christmas present for anyone interested in the writing scene in County Meath or those with local connections abroad. 

   

Clare Kane: 087 619 5858

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ December Meeting 2025!

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ December 2025!

The next meeting of our group takes place on this Thursday night coming at 6.15 pm in Trim Library and all are welcome to attend. Admission is free and whether you're a poet, short story writer or singer -songwriter or interested in writing a novel or you just want to sit in and listen, we'd love to see you there. This is our last meeting before Christmas and maybe some info about our book which includes material from all our members. Sure to be interesting. So another year has come and gone and to sign off wishing everyone out there a very 'Happy Christmas and New Year'. All the best!

Exploring the Wit and Wisdom of Oliver Goldsmith!

Oliver Goldsmith. (1728 - 1774}

Oliver Goldsmith was one of Ireland's finest writers and a literary journey through the Irish midlands is hardly complete without visiting his birthplace in County Longford, though there is some argument as to where, with Elphin in County Roscommon being also suggested. A poetry competition and literary festival in his honour is held each year and centers around Pallas where there is a fine statue of him modeled on the one that guards Trinity College in Dublin alongside his compatriot Edmond Burke. There is also one in Ballymahon County Longford and another in Westminster Abbey with an inscription by Samuel Johnson. He was the prompt at the recent 'Poetry for Pleasure' outing in An Tobar, Ardbraccan and it's amazing how many different pieces of information came up. Died very young and in great debt but his legacy remains. The above was loaded to Youtube by 'Classic Literature' and with thanks. 

An Tobar ~ Poetry for Pleasure/November 2025!

 An Tobar ~ Poetry for Pleasure!

Good morning poetry lovers on this misty morning. 

The topic of the next meeting on 25th Nov is Oliver Goldsmith and/or Bruce Springsteen

but as always any poem is most welcome.

Congratulations to Richard Cahill on the successful launch of his book "Joy's of a Night".

Might be a possible Christmas present for a reflective reader.

The event sparked a suggestion for members of our poetry group.

Maybe a collection of original unpublished poems from members of our group?...?

Frank Murphy has great skills in editing. 

We could aim at a launch for Christmas market 2026😁🌻🥳

Further discussion on this proposal please.

Also can I let you know about a double poetry books Launch.

John F. Deane’s new collection

 “Jonah and Me”, from Carcanet Press

and James Harpur’s new collection,

“A Place where Ireland is Invisible”, from Eblana Press.

It takes place on Thursday 27th November 2025, 

in The Robert Emmet Theatre, Trinity College Dublin, at 7.00 pm.

Entrance from Nassau Street.

Books will be available after the reading (cash only please!)

le gach dea-ghuí

Jim

087 9676728 

 

Joy's Of A Night/Book Launch!

Meath Autism Network/Book Launch An Tobar!

Richard Cahill launched his second collection of poetry last Monday night (17th) in An Tobar, Ardbraccan with all proceeds going to the Meath Autism Network. Richard was born near the village of Clogheen in South Tipperary before moving to Trim, County Meath. An award winning writer he was twice winner of The Ireland's Own Short Story Award as well as The Maria Edgeworth Short Story Competition and the Molly Keane Memorial Award. Now writing poetry his poems touch on a variety of subjects from the very personal to contemporary issues and always with a sensitivity and observant insight that captures something of the moment and time. Cherry picking if that's even fair enough to use then 'For all the Aislings of this World'.

 

Mondays at the Mess: 'Francis Ledwidge, his life and works' by Liam O'Meara.

The life and works of Francis Ledwidge by Liam O' Meara.

Liam O' Meara is Chairman of the Inchicore Ledwidge Society and in the above presentation at Richmond Barracks drawing on his own research he narrates much of the life and works of the poet Francis Ledwidge and captures something of the atmosphere of what was then a small village on the river Boyne and the inspiration for much of the material in his poems. With thanks to Dublin City Council Culture Company who posted.

The Francis Ledwidge Awards Presentation Night 2025!

 The  Francis Ledwidge Poetry Competition 2025.

The awards ceremony for this year's competition will take place in McDowell's, Richmond House 139, Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 on December 10th at 8 pm and all are welcome to attend. The competition is one of the longest running and more important of its kind as it honours the Meath War poet Francis Ledwidge who died at Ypres, Belgium in 1917. Born in Janeville, Slane he was also friend to many of the poets and writers of the revolutionary period in Ireland and most people will remember him now for his schoolbook poem, Lament for Thomas MacDonagh who was a personal friend. A visit to Slane where his family home is now a museum is close to the grave of his girlfriend Ellie Vaughey and the loss of her to another man is given as one of the reasons he enlisted for the war. From a photograph she was certainly a beautiful girl. Congratulation to Margaret Galvin on winning this year's competition and a full list of those who were placed or commended can be found on the Inchicore Ledwidge Facebook page.

Francis Ledwidge: Born 1887 - Died 1917.

(Age 29) 

Paper Boats by Ron Carey!

Paper Boats by Ron Carey.

Ron Carey was the guest poet and reader at the Swift Cultural Centre in Trim, County Meath last night and there are a number of his videos on Youtube with details of his career and background on his own website. An award winning writer he was shortlisted Forward Prize for the Best First Collection in 2016 and both winner, Highly Commended, Commended and placed in others. For much more detailed information his website address is given below. Loaded by National Poetry Day and with thanks.

http://www.roncareypoetry.com

The Swift Sessions ~ November 2025!

 The Swift Sessions ~ November 2025.

Michael Farry of The Boyne Writers Group hosts the Swift Sessions at the Swift Cultural Centre in Trim, County Meath where poets, storytellers, singers-songwriters and those who simply wish to enjoy an evening of entertainment are more than welcome. The next session will take place on this Thursday night coming (13th) of November at 7.30 pm and admission is free. No booking required. So why not drop in for a while if you're passing or would like to treat yourself to a night out. There is a featured guest on each occasion. Further details over on the Swift Cultural Website. (What's On). 

Ron Carey

Poet/Featured Reader

Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska - The Song (From VH1 Storytellers)

Bruce Springsteen ~ Nebraska.

The importance of Youtube as a video sharing platform cannot be overestimated. This rendition of the lead track from the Nebraska album is one of a number out there and if you're watching this one I suggest that a visit to Youtube for the comment section is a must and/or for any other insights into the background or influences that went towards its creation and how it affected people. The above was loaded by the Bruce Springsteen site and with thanks. That he is one of the finest artists out there goes without saying and a visit to Wikipedia for an in depth look is worth the time.

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ November 2025!

 The Meath Writers' Circle ~ November 2025!

The next meeting of our group takes place this Thursday night coming the 6th of November at 6.15 pm in Trim Library and all are welcome to attend. So whether you write poetry or prose, short stories or songs or just about anything else we'd love to see you there. Creeping towards the end of the year we're hoping to have a book out for Christmas and something to look forward to there. 

* Richard Cahill who is a member of our group will be launching his book of poetry 'JOY'S OF A NIGHT' in An Tobar Ardbraccan, Navan on Monday the 17th of November at 7pm and again all are welcome to attend.  An award winning writer from Clogheen in South County Tipperary he now lives in Trim and this is his second book of poetry. Published in hardback by Lettertec the book includes tributes from some of Ireland's finest writers and contains poems on a variety of themes that reflect on a world that is not always kind but sometimes redeems itself in little things. A series of observations on a life that surrounds and makes for some fine reading.

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere | Official Trailer!

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere/Official Trailer!

At the last meeting of the 'Poetry For Pleasure' group I suggested something of Bruce Springsteen and the above is the trailer from the making of the album 'Nebraska'. Now I haven't seen the film yet and am not familiar with the content but I can remember where I was and what I was doing when I first heard one of its tracks. It was a long time ago but there is something of a magic with much of the material he has created over the years. One of America's finest artists if you haven't listened to 'Nebraska' - get on with it. Loaded by 20th Century Studies and with thanks. Go to Youtube and Wikipedia and just about wherever for the rest. 

An Tobar~ Poetry for Pleasure/October 2025.

An Tobar ~ Ardbraccan, Navan.

 Good evening  folks, 

Our next poetry session is on this  Tuesday 28th October at 7.30 pm. 

Theme: Anything Goes.

Also a date for your diary. 

Richard Cahill, one of our own, has recently produced an exciting book of selected poems entitled: Joy's Of A Night.

It will be launched on Monday evening 17th November at 7 pm in An Tobar. 

Your support would be greatly appreciated and feel welcome to spread the word.

le gach dea-ghuí

Jim.

Tel: 087 967 6728.

Seán Boylan talks about the power of the Hill of Tara | The Tommy Tierna...

Sean Boylan talks to Tommy Tiernan about Tara.

There is so much material about Tara on the internet that its hard to know where to start. Here Sean Boylan who managed Meath for a time when they were more that a force to be reckoned with chats for a bit about the famous hill. Given its historic and cultural value and the fact that it attracts visitors in countless numbers from all over the world every year you'd imagine the government would do much more to protect it but it would seem their interests are in other places. Where are our ballad singers and poets now? You'll probably find them on social media. The above clip is from The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTE and with thanks.

'The Harp That Once Through Tara's Halls' read by John Waters

'The Harp That Once Through Tara's Halls' read by John Waters.

The above song/poem was written by Thomas Moore (1779 - 1852) whose career and life was so extraordinary that a year would not be long enough to describe it. John Waters who is one of Ireland's leading journalists and commentators and one of the few not afraid to express his opinions on the present state of affairs, here recites a fine version of the song. His book 'The Abolition of Reality' was launched on Tara on the Eve of St. John, 2025. The video was posted by Inner Harp Productions and with thanks. To Youtube and Wikipedia for further information on all.

BOOK LAUNCH: 'The Light Dancing' by Cathy Conlon Sun 23rd March 2025.

Cathy Conlon ~ The Light Dancing.

Cathy Conlon was the featured reader at The Swift Cultural Centre in Trim, County Meath last night where she read poems from her collection 'The Light Dancing'. Here is a video of the launch of the book that was posted by The Limerick Writers' Centre back in March and with thanks to all. Enjoy. Published by the Revival Press and available from all good bookshops and the web.

The Swift Sessions ~ October 2025!

Swift Cultural Centre ~ Trim.
Cathy Conlon.

 

                                 

The featured reader on next Thursday night in the Swift Cultural Centre in Trim, County Meath is Cathy Conlon who will read from her collection "The Light Dancing". A visit to Youtube (Limerick Writers' Centre) and you can watch the launch of the book.The Boyne Writers Group are the hosts for these sessions and are to be congratulated for their contribution to the poetry scene here over many years. So if you have a song you wish to sing or a poem or short story you wish to read, the stage is yours and admission is free. Where would you get better than that!

Harold Bloom on Why Contemporary Poetry Sucks (Full) Hint: Modern Poems ...

Harold Bloom on Contemporary Poetry!

I will try an find a poem of mine to add something to this but dealing in absolutes is always a dangerous thing. For now give a listen! Whatever it is that poetry should do it should leave you wiser and the medium is not always the message. As a science in itself it is of interest only to academics and if it loses the public it will die. Free verse confessions is what it has become but that observation is not mine and belongs to another or former member of our group. Enjoy! Loaded by GoatPoets and with thanks. To Youtube for the comments.

Manchán Magan on connecting with 'the other world' | The Tommy Tiernan ...

Manchán Magan ~ The Tommy Tiernan Show.

A tribute to one of our most interesting and entertaining individuals he was someone who contributed much to our lives over the years. Manchán Magan died on the 2nd of October. An author and presenter he featured on many television and radio programmes and his background includes some of the most famous characters in Irish History. The above video is from 'The Tommy Tiernan' show on RTE and with thanks.

Manchán Magan: Born 1970 - Died 2nd October 2025.

  

An Tobar ~ Poetry Session/September 2025!

An Tobar ~ Poetry Session/September 2025!

 Good evening folks,

A reminder that our poetry session is on this Tuesday 30th September at 7.30pm. 

We are going with the guiding theme of "Anything Goes"

In other words a poem of your choice. It can be one written by yourself.  

Or it can be a poem that speaks to you as the Autumn creeps in on us.

I can't resist quoting yet again from John Keats' memorable poem To Autumn

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,

   Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;

Conspiring with him how to load and bless

   With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run;

To bend with apples the moss'd cottage-trees,

   And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core;..........

By the way I am letting you know that there is a programme on RTE Radio One at 7pm Sunday evening called 'Poetry People' presented by poet Rachael Hegarty.

The blurb about the programme says 

"Poetry People is for everyone who loves poetry as well as those who have yet to discover its magic"

Happy poetic hunting for Tuesday night

Jim

087 9676728 

Swift Sessions ~ Thursday 25th September 2025!

 Swift Sessions ~ Thursday 25th September 2025

Tom Dredge was the guest reader at the Swift Sessions on Thursday night where he read excerpts from his recently published book 'Rambling Along the Royal Canal'. Available from The Liffey Press and I've yet to get a copy of. I remarked that it is full of endless conversation pieces and it is easily one of the finest productions I've seen with illustrations in colour throughout. The photo above is of me trying to sing a ballad called ' The News' which is self explanatory at best and the photo above does justice to the ballad. Tom remarked that it is to the air of 'Follow Me Up to Carlow' and that reminded me of the rhyming pattern of P. J. McCall's song which has the first three lines rhymed but not the fourth then the next three lines rhymed and the eight line rhymes with the fourth. Look I'll have to work on that. Don't forget to look up Tom's book.

* Photo: With thanks to Michael Farry. 

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ October Meeting 2025!

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ October Meeting!

The next meeting of our group is on this Thursday coming the 2nd of October in Trim Library at 6.15 pm and everyone is welcome to attend. So whether your interest is poetry, short story writing, novels or music and song, we'd love to see you there. Also time to catch up on how the year has gone. All the best. FM.

George Jones - Wild Irish Rose!

George Jones ~ Wild Irish Rose.

George Jones is rated by many as the greatest American country singer of them all and his vocal techniques are a study all on their own. The above song though was written by Bobby Braddock who came to Nashville to play piano for the late great Marty Robbins and the song is intended as a tribute for those who fought in the Vietnam war and in many cases were forgotten about when they returned. Some of the great writers of anti-war songs include artists such as Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Billy Joel, Buffy Sainte-Marie and I'm sure you could add a few yourself. Irish artists who have covered George Jones songs include Mick Flavin and Matt Leavy and if you're reading this in some far foreign place on a check out you'll be amazed at how good they are. The above video was posted by GeorgeJonesOfficial and a big thank you there. A visit to Youtube and Wikipedia to to check out all the comments and names is a must and some of them are very recent.

George Jones: September 12th 1931 - April 26th 2013.

Boyne Writers Group: The Swift Sessions.

Boyne Writers Group: The Swift Sessions.

         Boyne Writers Group: The Swift Sessions

Thu 25 Sept 2025
7.30 pm
FREE ENTRY(No booking required)

Dates: Thu 25 Sept, 16 Oct & 13 Nov 
Time: 7:30pm 
Price: Free, no booking required. All welcome to join. 

Presented by Boyne Writers Group, The Swift Sessions is an open mic night for those interested in sharing their writing through poetry, prose, spoken word, and song. Each month a different featured performer leads the session.

 

 

Edith Piaf - Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)

Edith Piaf ~ Autumn Leaves(Les Feuilles Mortes)

Something now for the season that's in it though the leaves seem to have been falling all summer. There are many many versions of this song out there but Edith Piaf's voice and the quality and magic of her singing would be very hard to match. A visit to Youtube for the comments and to Wikipedia to check out her background and history is something to add to your to do list. Loaded by harisego and with thanks. The history of the song itself will entertain. Enjoy! 

* The scenes I believe are from the film 'Autumn Leaves' starring Joan Crawford. 1956, Check out on Wikipedia.

27th Francis Ledwidge Poetry Award 2025!

The Francis Ledwidge Poetry Award 2025.

                         

 Trophy and Cash Prizes

 1^st Prize is the Ledwidge plaque (a keepsake) inscribed with the winner’s name & cash prize.  Cash prizes and books for Second and Third and merit certificates for finalists.                 

In addition, the winner will be invited to read at the annual Francis Ledwidge Commemoration at the National War Memorial Gardens in July 2026         

 Rules: The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into following the results; entry implies compliance with this rule.  

Poems must be the competitor’s own work

not previously published or broadcast.

Poems should not exceed 40 lines of type

Entry fee: €5 per poem: 4 for €15

Max. 6 poems €25 payable to the Inchicore Ledwidge Society

 The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained.

Name and address and telephone number on a separate sheet.

S.A.E. or Email address for winners list. Poems will not be returned.

All entries must be submitted before 5^th. November 2025 to

 The Francis Ledwidge International Poetry Award 2025,

C/o 20, Emmet Crescent.

 Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08XEY9, Ireland.

Send cheque to the above address for postal entries or for online entries 

Revolut  to 085 849 7531. Paypal to email address

For online entries copy and paste poems to email address

  l_omeara@yahoo.co.uk

Winners will be notified and results will be announced

at our annual awards night in December.  Enquiries 0858497531.

 Facebook page: Inchicore Ledwidge Society

 

 

"Socrates likes to talk philosophy at the taverna" read by Irish Diaspor...

Alvy Carragher ~ "Socrates Likes to talk philosophy at the taverna".

I came across Alvy Carragher in an interview on 'Second Captains' on Saturday the 30th August on RTE Radio. Goes out about 1pm. Presented by Eoin McDevitt and Ciarán Murphy it is a competition of sorts to find the greatest non sports person sports person and she was the guest. Always very interesting with any number of insights depending on who; this one was special because she was a sports person of some accomplishment being a former national champion. The guest the week before was none other than Michael D so she had some competition. Much more information about her if you go to Youtube or visit her own website given below. A winner of the Eavan Boland Poetry Award 2025 and an Irish Track and Field champion not to mention Louisiana she went down to 87 points. I could almost hear the ghost of the famous boxing coach Joe Jacobs on the microphone. 

 Video loaded by UCD Library Special Collections and with thanks.

https://alvycarragher.com 

A Coney Island of The Mind ~ Van Morrison.

A Coney Island of The Mind ~ Van Morrison.

Another famous artist from Northern Ireland; this video was loaded by Belfast Van and George to celebrate Van Morrison's 80th birthday on the 31st of August 2025 and it's a must see. Edited and directed by Peter Lydon and Tom Tyrwhitt it was created in 1990 and some of Ireland's best known poets are here. There are other copies out there and a visit to Youtube for the comments on those ones is worthwhile. Enjoy!

Seamus Heaney reads 'Whatever You Say, Say Nothing'

Seamus Heaney ~ 'Whatever You Say, Say Nothing'

A day or two late here but something by Seamus Heaney who needs no introduction whatsoever. Met him once on Tara when the protests about the M3 motorway were taking place and there was some collection of Irish literary figures and historians there that day. The road went through anyway and the media went back to admiring itself. The poem above is a reflection on the 'troubles' and very well written. Colum Sands of the Sands family has a song of the same title and well worth a listen and I borrowed the title for a poem of my own but I'd go for the aforementioned. With thanks to Channel Four News who posted. Go to Youtube for the comments.

Seamus Heaney 13 April 1939 - 30 August 2013.

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ September Meeting 2025!

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ September Meeting 2025!

The next meeting of our writing group takes place this Thursday night coming the 4th of September in Trim Library at 6.15 pm and all are welcome to attend. The group has been in existence since 1991 and in that time we've produced many books and magazines and taken part in readings and festivals and not forgetting competitions and such. So whatever your interest in the writing sphere we'd love to see you there. Hoping to get something together for the end of the year. If you're passing why not drop in.

The Battle of the Books 2014. Swift Satire Festival, Trim.

The Battle of the Books 2014. Swift Satire Festival, Trim, County Meath.

Recorded by Paddy Smith of the Boyne Writers Group back when and one that I wasn't aware of  until I came across the F. R. Higgins video. Posted a number of these that Michael 'The Sheriff' Sheils recorded  but this I think was the last year of The Swift Satire Festival and the format was slightly different. Michael superb on the microphone and congratulation to Mark for the audience prize. Memories. Go to Youtube for further information and with thanks to Paddy Smith. 

Christopher Gray and the poet F. R. Higgins (1896-1941)

Christopher Gray and the poet F. R. Higgins (1896 - 1941)

Recorded by Paddy Smith of the Boyne Writers Group to mark All Ireland Poetry Day in 2013, Auction by F. R. Higgins is easily one of the finest poems ever to come out of this county. Recited here by Christopher Gray and with the last verse by Michael Farry it was originally posted on this site back in 2014. I came across it again a few days ago and said why not. This poem will hang there with Yeats or Kavanagh no trouble. There are many anthologies of Irish poetry out there but I've yet to come across one where it is included. Perhaps I don't read enough of them. If you should come across our magazine from 2018, there it is.

F. R. Higgins was born in Foxford Co. Mayo spending summers in Meath at his beloved Higginsbrook.

He is buried in the churchyard at Laracor, Trim Co. Meath. Once the parish church of Jonathan Swift. 

With thanks to Paddy Smith, Michael Farry and of course Christopher Gray and all who were there.

Kingfishr - Killeagh [Live On The 2 Johnnies Podcast]

Kingfishr - Live on The 2 Johnnies Podcast.

Killeagh Hurling Anthem.

Sport as they say is poetry in motion and after a week that served us up a classic in the All Ireland Final, give a listen to the above. The 2 Johnnies and Kingfishr get together to tell a story that has something of every parish in Ireland. Anyone who watched the camogie final at the weekend can only but be impressed by the ferocity and passion they brought to the game and what can you say. I'm no analyst but 'push-ups' and 'turn-overs' and 'possessions' does not do it justice. Borrowing from Mattie Ross that was some bully shot at the end and while referees and officials can't see everything there are issues that need to be addressed and the captains of each team should have the option in such cases to refer them to a video call. That said, two fantastic teams. With thanks to the 2 Johnnies and Kingfishr. Go to Youtube for comments and Wikipedia and other sources for background information on any or all all the above.

Mnemosyne Lay in Dust, Memories of Austin Clarke - A short film by S H Bean

Mnemosyne Lay In Dust ~ Memories of Austin Clarke.

A short film by S H Bean and loaded by UCC Ireland where the poet takes on the persona of Maurice Devane to recount his experiences in a mental hospital in Dublin and it is worth a little of your time to do some research on this, either via Youtube or Wikipedia or whatever source you find most suitable. I first came across Austin Clarke a long time ago from a recording by Liam Clancy 'The Planter's Daughter' and it's a piece of magic. He changes it some but there was nobody better than Liam to recite poetry. Locking people up in mental institutions and the awful outcomes of the practice was something of the norm back them and there are a number of books on the subject though the only one I've read was by Ken Kesey and sure you're all familiar with that. The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry is another and there is one much closer to home. Anyway, time to sign off - it's Sunday morning. With thanks to UCC and S H Bean.

Austin Clarke: 9 May 1896 - 19 March 1974

Mnemosyne: The Titan Godess of Memory.

The Frances Browne Poetry Competition 2025!

The Frances Browne Poetry Competition 2025!

This is an interesting one as you can submit poems in three languages. English, Irish or Ulster-Scots. The closing date for this is on August 20th and the entry fee is €5 for each poem. Lots of details about the competition and literary festival over on their website or you can use the link to the right via Poetry Ireland to get the details. Make sure to check out the entry requirements. Good Luck.

https://www.francesbrowneliteraryfestival.com

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ August Meeting!

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ August Meeting 2025!

The next meeting of our group is on Thursday next the 7th of the month at 6.15 pm in Trim Library and all are welcome to attend, so whatever your interest whether it is poetry or prose or music or you just want to sit in and listen we'd be delighted to see you. Hoping to get something in place for a Christmas launch so any ideas would be greatly appreciated. So if you're passing why not drop in for a while. FM.  

An Tobar/Poetry for Pleasure July 2025!

An Tobar/ Poetry for Pleasure July 2025!

Greetings Poetry Lovers.

It is almost five weeks since our last poetry session.

We meet on this Tuesday evening, 29th July at 7.30 pm. 

Our guiding Theme is that prolific poet Paul Durcan who died in May of this year aged 80 years.

He was born in Dublin and buried in 

Aughavale cemetery near Wesport in the shadow of Croagh Patrick, Co Mayo.

But let me emphasise that you are welcome to share any poem of your choice.

We take a break in August and resume our poetry sessions on Tuesday 30th September.

Carol Owens has kindly agreed to facilitate our meeting on Tuesday evening. 

Best wishes

Jim Owens.

087 9676728