Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast

Hello and welcome to the Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast. In these podcasts, in 10 minutes, you will be guided through a poem and pulled into the heart and mind of the poet.  In this episode, Anne Tannam reads her poem, "using story to ask for forgiveness". This poem is taken from Anne's collection "dismantle", published in 2024 by Salmon Poetry. Anne is the current poet in residence at Poetry...

Hello and welcome to the Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast. In these podcasts, in 10 minutes, you will be guided through a poem and pulled into the heart and mind of the poet.  In this episode, Joanne McCarthy reads her poem “Anois teacht na gCuach”. This poem won first prize at the 2023 Fingal Poetry Festival competition.  Originally from West Cork, Joanne McCarthy writes in both English a...

In the run-up to Fingal Poetry Festival 2024, we’re thrilled to launch The Poetry Hour – a monthly show on  @dublindigitalradio ! The Poetry Hour winds through the hearts and minds of Ireland’s favourite poets, punctuating readings with music from local artists — monthly on ddr. It calls us to pause. To notice the gaps between things … and fall into pondering, puttering and pottering. Episode...

Hello and welcome to the Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast. In these podcasts, in 10 minutes, you will be guided through a poem and pulled into the heart and mind of the poet.  In this episode, Victoria Melkovska reads her poem “They Stare into Winter’s Face”. This poem was taken from her collection “For the Birds” , published by Dedalus Press. --- Mark your calendars for the 2024 Fingal Poetry...

In the run-up to Fingal Poetry Festival 2024, we’re thrilled to launch The Poetry Hour – a monthly show on  @dublindigitalradio ! The Poetry Hour winds through the hearts and minds of Ireland’s favourite poets, punctuating readings with music from local artists — monthly on ddr. It calls us to pause. To notice the gaps between things … and fall into pondering, puttering and pottering. This ep...

Welcome to the Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast where in each episode, you will be guided through a poem and pulled into the heart and mind of the poet.  In this episode, Caitríona Ní Chléirchín reads and speaks about her poem, “Muince”. "Muince" was taken from “The Talk of the Town” , a bilingual collection of poems in Irish by Caitriona, with translations into English by Peter Fallon. Its pub...

Welcome to the Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast where in each episode, you will be guided through a poem and pulled into the heart and mind of the poet.  Today, Stephen James Smith speaks about his poem “Saintly Sister”. The recording of this "Saintly Sister" was taken from Stephen’s album of poems set to music, “See No Evil” .  You can find out more about Stephen's work by visiting https:...

In this episode, we hear Nithy Kasa sharing insights behind her poem, "The Horizon is Tired." "The Horizon is Tired" is featured in Nithy's debut poetry collection, "Palm Wine Tapper and The Boy at Jericho" (published by Doire Press). --- For more information about the Fingal Poetry Festival, be sure to visit our website at fingalpoetryfestival.com . --- Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Fingal Coun...

Welcome to the Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast. In these podcasts, you will be guided through a poem and pulled into the heart and mind of the poet.  In this episode, Louis De Paor speaks about his poem, "Tearmann" (Sanctuary). --- To find out more about the Fingal Poetry Festival, please visit  fingalpoetryfestival.com . ---- Fingal Poetry Festival is kindly supported by Fingal County Co...

Welcome to the Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast. In these podcasts, you will be guided through a poem and pulled into the heart and mind of the poet.  In this episode, Aifric Mac Aodha speaks about her poem "Sa Bhaile" (At Home). --- To find out more about the Fingal Poetry Festival, please visit  fingalpoetryfestival.com . ---- Fingal Poetry Festival is kindly supported by Fingal County C...

Welcome to the Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast. In these podcasts, you will be guided through a poem and pulled into the heart and mind of the poet.  In this episode, Pat Boran speaks about his poetry film, “Out of the blue” This film was originally commissioned by the Fingal Poetry Festival in 2022 and premiered at the opening of the festival. You can watch the full version on Pat's website h...

Welcome to the Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast. In these podcasts, in 10 minutes or less, you will be guided through a poem and pulled into the heart and mind of the poet.  In this episode, Nessa O’Mahony speaks about her poem, “Suantraí with Mammy”. --- To find out more about the Fingal Poetry Festival, please visit  fingalpoetryfestival.com . These podcasts were made with the support of...

In this episode, you will join Ceatí Ní Bheildiúin as she leads you on a poetry walk around Red Island in Skerries. You will hear poetry from Ceati, songs from Donal Kearney and Sarah Dennedy, and a live performance from Eva O'Connor. --- To find out more about the Fingal Poetry Festival, please visit  fingalpoetryfestival.com . These podcasts were made with the support of funding provided by...

In this episode, you will join Enda Coyle Green as she leads you on a Poetry walk through the high woods of Ardgillan Park in Skerries.  This episode was recorded live at the 2022 Skerries Poetry Festival.  The poets you will hear are Enda Coyle-Green, Susan Connolly and David Murphy. --- To find out more about the Fingal Poetry Festival, please visit  fingalpoetryfestival.com . The...

In this episode, Dermot Bolger takes us for a spin on the Fingal Mobile library... The Fingal Poetry Festival takes place between September 15th - 18th, 2022. Tickets can be purchased at  fingalpoetryfestival.com  and at the door. Write to us on Twitter  @fingalpoetry . We’d be delighted if you wrote a tweet-sized poem about how much you love the podcast. Don't forget to tag us in t...

In this episode, Leontia Flynn brings us back to analog days of cassette tapes and first loves in South Down. The Fingal Poetry Festival takes place between September 15th - 18th, 2022. Tickets can be purchased at fingalpoetryfestival.com and at the door. Write to us on Twitter @fingalpoetry . We’d be delighted if you wrote a tweet-sized poem about how much you love the podcast. Don't forget to ta...

In this episode, Mary Branley shares the cinematic landscape of Benbulben in Sligo. The Fingal Poetry Festival takes place between September 15th - 18th. Tickets can be purchased at fingalpoetryfestival.com and at the door. Write to us on Twitter @fingalpoetry . We’d be delighted if you wrote a tweet-sized poem about how much you love the podcast. Don't forget to tag us in the tweet! These podcast...

In this episode, Gerard Smyth transports us to the shores of Waterford and the icy winter of 1947. The Fingal Poetry Festival takes place between September 15th - 18th. Tickets can be purchased at fingalpoetryfestival.com and at the door. Write to us on Twitter @fingalpoetry . We’d be delighted if you wrote a tweet-sized poem about how much you love the podcast. Don't forget to tag us in the tweet...

Welcome to the Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast.  In each episode, a poet will read a poem, which they will then speak about before reading it again.  In 10 minutes or less, armed with these insights, you will be guided through the poem and pulled into the heart and mind of the poet. In this series, we feature four of Ireland’s most interesting and celebrated poets: Mary Branley shares the...