Plays & Poetry Irish

The Joys of a Second Rattle at Life by William Tiernan is the author's third collection of poetry and, arguably, his most ambitious date. Whether addressing himself to issues such as pandemics or the war in Ukraine, to more universal themes of redemption and re-birth, battles of the body and the bullying of the mind, Tiernan's observations go straight to the human heart, breaking down the distance of what is right from what is wrong, conveying it all in his unique and inimitable lyrical style.

Northly is a haunting evocation of the culture and spirit of northern lands, especially Ireland and of Norway, the poet's adopted home.

These intimate, visceral and often wickedly funny poems journey through the darker days of new parenthood, teasing out anxieties over violence against women and the destruction of our environment. Pit Lullabies is Jessica Traynor's third collection, following Liffey Swim (2014) and The Quick (2019) from Ireland's Dedalus Press.

A beautiful book of immersive poetry, based on the much-loved Poetry Unbound podcast downloaded more than 6 million times

In this new collection, acclaimed Donegal writer Mary Turley-McGrath explores the magic and mystery of destination and destiny; of meetings and misses; of what might have happened. The poems range widely through time and space, and are keyed to the music and chaos of interconnection.

Includes brief biographical information on author (p. 80).