Father Nigel Woollen leads the reader through an accessible yet profound meditation on the apparition, as represented by the 'tableau' of the statues in the Shrine Chapel. With recourse to scripture and various stories from the author's own experience, The Lamb Will Conquer invites the reader to become part of the apparition event.
Choosing a name for a child is an important decision for every parent. 'Irish Names for Children' is a handy pocket reference book that provides information on the origin and meaning of many Irish names.
Born in Ulster, John Black left Ireland for the West Indies in 1771 and never returned. Settling first in Grenada, he moved on to Trinidad in 1784 and established himself as a major slave owner and a prominent figure among the island's planter elite.
Adam Wyeth lives in Dublin. His work appears in several anthologies including The Forward Prize Anthology (2012 Faber), The Best of Irish Poetry (Southword 2010) and The Arvon 25th Anniversary Anthology. He was also selected as a Poetry Ireland Review Rising generation poet.
Like the painter on his bike in the title poem, balancing a portrait of his father, the poet Enda Wyley in her new collection seeks a balancing of art and experience with honesty, skill and heart.