Laurence Meehan, Chair of the Mullingar Literary Festival, joined fellow festival contributors Brendan Martin and his son Paulie Martin in championing Brendan’s recently released poetry collection, Wanderling. Meehan praised Brendan’s lyrical exploration of memory, belonging, and the quiet beauty of everyday life—a theme that resonates deeply with the creative spirit at the heart of this year’s festival

Together with Paulie—who brought added musical warmth to the occasion—they invited the public to both Brendan’s book launch on May 29 at the Annebrook House Hotel and to the upcoming Mullingar Literary Festival from July 4–6. Laurence emphasized how Wanderling uniquely reflects the festival’s mission of celebrating homegrown voices and personal storytelling, while Brendan and Paulie galvanized audiences to engage with the broader series of events—from poetry readings to songwriting sessions—lined up for early July