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Blackbird Anthology

Blackbird Anthology is an eclectic mix of prose, poetry, and drama from recent graduates of the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's. Volume 2 was published in January 2019 and features new writing from 2016-18 graduates, edited by Darran McCann.

Ekphrasis Pamphlets

The Ekphrasis Pamphlet series features new poetry and prose made in response to artworks from the Ulster Museum. They have been published annually since 2018, as part of the Ekphrasis: Writing & Art project.

The Open Ear

Started in 2010 by graduate students, The Open Ear publishes new work by the students, staff and alumni of Queen's University Belfast. The editorial team selects work by both new and established writers, from across disciplines. Supported by the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's since 2019, The Open Ear remains a student-led publication.

The Yellow Nib

The Yellow Nib is a poetry journal produced in association with The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s. The magazine has published poetry, criticism and reviews by new and established writers. The first issues were edited by Ciaran Carson, it was then co-edited by Frank Ormsby and Leontia Flynn.

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