This month is a bumper month for new poetry collections with three launches from Doghouse Books next week and further launches later in the month from Salmon, of which more anon.
Next Monday 21st May sees the launch of Michael Farry’s first collection Asking for Directions. Michael is of course the editor of Boyne Berries which goes from strength to strength. I’m looking forward to this and should be able to make the launch which is at the Castle Arch Hotel, Trim, Co.Meath at 8pm.
On Tuesday 22nd May James Lawless launches his collection Rus in Urbe at The Springfield Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare at 7.30pm. James has published poetry, novels and criticisms in recent years. Unfortunately I won’t be able to make it along to this one, but am looking forward to reading the collection.
On Wednesday 23rd Barbara Smith will launch her new collection The Angels’ Share in The Basement Gallery, Dundalk Town Council, Crowe Street, Dundalk at 6pm. This is Barbara’s second collection following her debut Kairos in 2007, also from Doghouse.
Doghouse are an independent and not-for-profit publisher and are to be commended for their ongoing support of new Irish writing. You’d do well to go along to one or all of the launches drink a glass of wine or two and buy a book or three and support our homegrown talent.
Looks like you’ll be busy reading:) Congrats to Michael, James and Barbara.
Thanks for that Brian. See you in Trim.
Looking forward to it Michael!