Profile
Jimmy O' Connell
Jimmy O’Connell was born in Dublin. He has been writing and performing his work for many years and in many venues. His poetry has appeared in The Baltimore Review, Poetry Ireland Review, Stepaway Magazine, Flare 7 & 10, Poetry for a New Ulster, The Wexford Bohemian, The Ken Saro-Wiwa inspired Collection, Voices from the Land, Books Beyond Borders Anthology, Skylight 47, Howl. A collection of his poetry, The Geography of Feeling and his novel, Death in Garrydangan, have been published recently
Profile
Clare O'Reilly
Clare is a Kildare writer originally from Tyrrellspass, Co.Westmeath. She achieved first place in Poetry Ireland /Trocaire Unpublished Poet Competition, The Jonathan Swift Poetry Awards, Crawford Art Gallery Award, Charles Macklin Prize and was shortlisted for the Fish Poetry Prize. Her poems featured in Poetry Ireland Review, The Honest Ulsterman, A New Ulster, Golden Pen, Skylight 47, The Ogham Stone Journal and other anthologies. Her short stories have been broadcast in the Francis McManus Awards on RTE Radio 1.
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Sean Ruane
Sean Ruane is a poet from Meath. Before he turned to poetry, his first attempt at the Short Story was published by David Marcus in the “Phoenix Irish Short Stories” series for Orion Press. He has read at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. Films of his poems “Regalia”, “The Cattle Grid”, and “Yorkshiresque” may be viewed on Youtube.
At the Festival
- Date: July 6th, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Venue: Caffreys Bar, Mount Street
Join Jimmy O’Connell alongside Claire O’Reilly and Seán Ruane for a captivating hour of poetry. This special event promises a rich blend of voices, offering heartfelt reflections, vivid imagery, and thought-provoking verse. Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or simply curious, this hour of spoken word will be a celebration of language, expression, and the power of storytelling.
Admission is free. Early arrival is recommended to avoid disappointment.
