Celebrating the launch of this issue with readings from the contributors, introduced by the editor Stephen Sexton. 

Poetry Ireland Review Issue 146 (edited by Stephen Sexton) features new poems from Paul Maddern, Julie Morrissy, Audrey Molloy, and Dylan Brennan, as well as work from rising poets Kevin O’Farrell and Viviana Fiorentino, among many others.

Irish-language editor Aifric Mac Aodha’s selection includes poetry from Gabriel Rosenstock and Ciara Ní É. In this summer issue, there are a total of 29 books reviewed which speak on eco-poetics, widowhood and ageing, and making poetry in a broken world, including new collections from Bebe Ashley, Rosemary Jenkinson, and Katie Donovan; also debut pamphlets from Rafael Mendes and Clíodhna Bhreatnach.

Other prose in this issue includes Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin’s review of Adrian Frazier’s unflinching biography, John Montague: A Poet’s Life as well an assessment of Paul Durcan’s 80 at 80 from Martin Dyar. The issue also features two complementary and insightful essays marking the 50th anniversary of two landmark publications: Seamus Heaney’s North, and Micheal Hartnett’s A Farewell to English, from John McAuliffe and Edna Longley, respectively. Special poetry additions to the issue include a previously unpublished poem from Micheal Longley. The artwork in 146, which explores a juxtaposition of beauty and decay, is from award-winning realist painter Stephen Johnston.

Poetry Ireland Review 146 will be available to purchase on the night. It is also available now online and in leading bookshops in Ireland.