Barry Currivan is a Dublin-based spoken word artist and poet originally from Inchicore.
He is best known for his humorous and observational style, often focusing on the unmapped or overlooked moments of life.
Career & Works
- Published Work: He released a collection of verse titled if not If, what?, which he describes as a series of “postcards in verse form”.
- Key Performances:
- Performed his poem “The Big Man Is Dead” as part of his spoken word shows.
- Recently wrote and performed a celebratory piece for President Michael D. Higgins at Áras Chrónáin in Clondalkin.
- Regularly appears at Dublin spoken word nights, such as Dublin’s Finest at Sin É.
- Style: His writing is noted for its “mischievous” and entertaining tone, often injected with humor inspired by classical poets.
