A poem shortlisted for the Strokestown International Poetry Prize 2020
National Poetry Competition (UK) – Longlisted
Really pleased to have a poem make the longlist from a pool of over 16,000 entries. My thanks to all involved at The Poetry Society. https://poetrysociety.org.uk/competitions/national-poetry-competition/
Cúirt New Writing Prize – Notable Mention
Delighted to have returned to the shortlist for the Cúirt New Writing Prize. https://www.cuirt.ie/winners-of-cuirt-new-writing-prize-announced/
Strokestown International Poetry Prize – Shortlisted
So happy to hear that my poem, ‘Two Teenagers, Standing in the Rain’, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Strokestown Prize.
Cork International Poetry Festival
Happy to be taking part in the Poetry Introductions readings at Cork International Poetry Festival. Grand Parade Library, 27 March 2020, 2:30pm.
Doolin Poetry Prize – Shortlisted
Surprised and delighted to see that my poem, ‘Peninsula at Night’, has been shortlisted for the Poetry Prize at Doolin Writers’ Weekend.
Troubadour International Poetry Prize – Commended
Pleased to have a poem, ‘Piscator’, commended in this year’s Troubadour in London. http://www.coffeehousepoetry.org/poems/troubadour-international-poetry-prize-2019
‘Return to Blackmountain’ – The North
A pleasure to have a poem in this very special issue of The North (UK). My thanks to editors Nessa O’ Mahony and Jane Clarke. Available to purchase here: http://www.poetrybusiness.co.uk/shop/993/north-61
‘Solstice’ – Poetry Ireland Review
Privileged and humbled to have a poem selected for publication in Poetry Ireland Review by editor Eavan Boland. Issue 126 available to buy here: https://www.poetryireland.ie/publications/poetry-ireland-review/current-issue/
