Documentary 'Tidings' on Shed Poets by Greg Colley

The Documentary 'Tidings' is now publicly online for viewing, after being screened in various festivals, most recently the Irish Film Fest in Rome.
To view this amazing short film, click here

Thanks to Greg Colley for his wonderful creativity and expertise in making this documentary.

Shed Poets at Boston College 10 June'14 at 7pm

The Shed Poets have written a series of poems commemorating events in Irish history. Topics include the familiar Lockout, 1916 and WW1. Bernie Kenny will read her poem  on Peig Sayers (recent 130th anniversary of her birth and 55th of her death), in Irish and in English version translated in an Irish idiom.  The poets will be joined by members of the Bealtaine Writers Group. 

Kevin Kenny, an historian based in Boston College, Boston, and widely published, will introduce the poets.

All welcome to attend.

Carol Boland on South Coast fm

Carol Boland was interviewed by Helen Dwyer on Dublin's South fm, Rhyme and Reason.
The interview, including her drum, can be heard on the podcast  here then click R&R 280112 Carol Boland.mp3.

Rhyme and Reason is a half-hour programme which features writers reading from their work and playing their own choice of music.