When I Die
On the occasion of Poetry Day Ireland, we share a poem of Gabriel Fitzmaurice's on the chosen theme 'Written in the stars'.
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A classic master piece of translation by a great Irish poet
Book enthusiast Peter Costello recalls the pleasure of reading and owning the original Dolmen Press edition of The Tain
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Captivating photographs reveal ‘dark underbelly of Irish rural life’
For more than 40 years, Richard travelled Ireland. His striking images record unique aspects of Irish life that have almost disappeared.
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The Wind from the West
A beautiful poem by Ella Young included in Thomas F. Walsh's 'Best Loved Poems from the West of Ireland'.
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The Deserted Village
One of Fitzmaurice's uncollected poems, "The Deserted Village" portrays the despair of rural Irish culture in an urbanised present.
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