AN Enniskillen school girl has won the prestigious Seamus Heaney Award. Primary 5 pupils from Enniskillen Model Primary School have been working hard all year with The Community Arts Partnership for Northern Ireland. Earlier in the year they were selected, along with a cohort of schools from across Northern Ireland, to take part in ‘Poetry in Motion,’ a […]
Poetry collection vividly recalls Enniskillen’s past
A COLLECTION of poetry has shone a new light on the many characters and places from Enniskillen’s past. Called ‘Enniskillen Twenty Poems’, the online collection of poetry was written and published recently by Kevin Quinn. Born and raised in Queen’s Street in Enniskillen, his poems range from ‘The Erne Laundry’ to ‘Mercers’ Window’, but it’s ‘Carol Singers’ that might best evoke Enniskillen of days gone […]
Maguiresbridge poet launches his debut collection
A POET from Maguiresbridge has embarked upon his first steps towards literary stardom after he published his first collection of poems. Robert Elliott, 28, who combines studying for an English Literature degree at the Open University with his work at Costa Cafe, launched his debut book, “The Colebrooke Collection” at separate events at Lisnaskea and Enniskillen […]
Border poet launching new collection
The launch will be held in the Rockfield Community Hall, Ballyshannon on Friday April 29 at 7.30 pm.
Teresa continues to thrill readers through her new book of poetry
AS an award winning writer of short stories, poetry and screenplays, there is very little that Fermanagh-based talent, Teresa Godfrey has not achieved over the last 20 years of her writing journey. Among her most recent accolades stands her critically acclaimed book of over 40 poems, ‘This, Also, Is Mercy’. This compelling read features a […]
Budding writer Dara sure has a way with words!
Eleven year old primary school pupil Dara Leonard certainly has a flair with words. The St Mary’s Newtownbutler Primary School pupil has penned a poem which reflects his own thoughts and indeed the toughts of many during this difficult time under Covid-19. The primary seven pupil, a son of Noel and Catherine Leonard, was assigned […]