Caught Alight is An Anthology by Irish Writers Edited by Mary Farrell.

In this episode we hear from writers who are members of the fabulous local group "This Writing Thing" We owe a lot to the brilliant Sue Divin for creating and maintaining this brilliant group.

We also would like to thank our extremely hard working editor Mary Farrell who put in so much time and effort to make it possible.

A massive thanks to Charlie Cawte @ Impspired for publishing this brilliant Anthology.

our writers are:

Stan McWilliams (Collator)

Florence Forbes

Brian Hasson

Catherine Kay

Jimmy Kerr

Michaela McDaid

Seamus McDermott

Mark McGrath

To mark the occasion of World poetry day 2025 I decided to put together a last. minute podcast to help celebrate.

I would like to thank all the wonderful poets who very kindly shared their amazing work.

Roy Ferguson - Heart Nor Hame

Rosie Patton - The people of Derry make it the place

Damian Gorman - Here's to you

Anne McMaster - Silver

Brian Hasson - Mirrors and Shadows, Love, Perception.

A massive thanks to all my poetry friends for contributing to this years Podcast.

Rosie Patton
Rosemary Quinn
Wendy Sinzinger
Mark Burns
Roy Ferguson
Kendra Reynolds
Charlene O Donnell
Siobhan McLaughlin
Damian Gorman
Anne McMaster
Brian Hasson

World Poetry Day Special.

Fifteen Poets along with myself contribute our poems for World Poetry Day.

Brian Hasson - 200 Yards
Florence Forbes - Ukraine
Anthony Doogan - Mica Misery
Mark Burns - Prayer Flag Poem, You are your ocean
Siobhan McLaughlin - Seed Season
Gerry Murray - Birthday
Sarah Downey - Adam
Lulu Sinnott - Slip stream, Under the influence of water
Roy Ferguson - The Handling
Damien Carlin - Port Arthur
Rosie Patton - The town of the great Oak
Maeve O'Reilly McKenna - Your Mother, For Years
Anne Tannam - Turning Fifty Two
Kendra Reynolds - Stepping In Again
Damian Gorman - The Giant Basket
Anne McMaster - Shadow Cloud Stone


Remember Just get Write to it

Damien is the author of "Eva finds her Smile"

Eva Finds her Smile is a short story based on a young girl's experience in her battle with an anxiety disorder. This story is designed to encourage active conversation among adults and children and will help break any stigma surrounding child mental health difficulties.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Damien-Carlin/e/B09NL76R8T/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1


My thanks to Damien again for coming on to the Podcast

Siobhán is a poet from Buncrana, Co. Donegal. She has a BA in English and a MA in Verbal & Written Arts.

Her poems have appeared in local publications and online on The Ekphrastic Review, The Honest Ulsterman,  Poetry 24 and The Paperclip.

Siobhan in 2020  had a blog sharing her love for poetry  on www.a-poem-a-day-project.blogspot.com  Check it out.

Find her on Twitter at @siobhan347

Jane is the author of Stones Corner 'Turmoil' & 'Darkness'

Jane very kindly give up her time to come on the podcast and let us hear about her work, what Janes currently working on and some of her tips and advice.


www.janebuckleywrites.com

Rosie is the local author of "A little faith, hope and Love" Poetry collection.

Rosie very kindly agreed to be the first writer to partake in this exciting new Podcast series.
Why not Listen in, find out what Rosie has to say 

www.rosalindmpatton.com

Let's get write to it.