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Christmastime at The Kilkenny Observer
I was so honoured to be asked to write a new story for The Kilkenny Observer.
This time I bought a bit of Switzerland to Kilkenny.
New poem in The Storms journal
The wonderful editors of The Storms published issue 4 of their journal in November 2024 and I was delighted to have my poem “Skerries” selected for the edition.
New Poems Published in Limerick and Kilkenny
St. Brigid’s Day 2024 in Martigny
On February 1st, Tale of the Gael and the Switzerland Brigid 1500 group hosted a beautiful concert to celebrate the history and legacy of Brigid. The event was supported by the Irish Embassy in Bern, Tourism Ireland and the Swiss Centre for Irish Studies. The venue was the gorgeous Temple Protestant de Martigny. I was delighted to write a poem for the occasion called “Brídeog”. The poem was also published in The Kilkenny Observer. If you would like to read the poem, you will find it under the Poetry page above.
Another adventure for Finn
Finn returns for a new Christmas adventure in The Kilkenny Observer and this time he is with a very famous Kilkenny Castle character…
Ancestor - a short film
I am so excited to have had my first short theatre piece adapted by the amazing filmmaking duo at Zero to Hollywood. Thank you so much to Kirsty Chan and Yannick Rahrbasser for choosing my script. Also, congratulations to Karen Sarmiento and Morgan Johnston who starred in the film and did an incredible job. If you do watch it, you will see a cameo from the writer too!
The Honest Ulsterman
My poem Roast Chicken was published in June 2023.
Keeping it Under Wraps
New piece to be published in the Keeping it Under Wraps “Bodies” anthology.
Finn is back!
Read the story in The Kilkenny Observer
Caged comes to the stage
CET's adult acting ensemble present Catherine Cronin's CAGED.
“The Cage” has baffled art experts and collectors for decades, especially since the artist who painted it vanished without a trace. Can the stories of its previous owners reveal the truth of its dark and enigmatic powers?
Performances on December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2022.
Published poem by Beyond the Veil Press
Beyond the Veil Press are an indie press based in Colorado who advocate for mental health awareness. Their latest anthology, How to Heal a Bloodline, was released November 15th, 2022, with the theme of hope and healing at its centre. I am delighted that my villanelle, “We must believe in brighter days” was included in this fantastic collection. The link to buy the book is below.
Buy the book here.
Published poem by Blood Moon Poetry
Blood Moon Poetry Press have launched a new anthology, Chronic(les). One of my poems has been included in the book. The link is below.
Thank you so much, Blood Moon Poetry!
Buy the book here.
Orphan Disease in Kilkenny
Thanks to all in Kilkenny who supported Orphan Disease at Watergate Theatre.
The Kilkenny Observer wrote a piece about the show at the link below.
Orphan Disease
It all began with a diagnosis of breast cancer and a promise to the universe…