Aine MacAodha Poetry & links

Deirdre Kearney is from Omagh, but she has lived in Galway since 1983.  Her first collection of poetry, Spiddal Pier is Published by Lapwing, Belfast this year , 2009.  It is being launched in Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, Middle Street, Galway on august 6th at 6.30 pm.  All are welcome!

Deirdre's grandfather was the poet and song-maker Felix Kearney who is renowned for "The Hills above Drumquin", "The Massrock in the Glen", "Dancing in Glenroan" and many more.

Her father was the late Arthur Kearney, well known in traditional music circles for his compositions and his musical and poetic skills.

Deirde can be contacted at [email protected]  or www.deirdrekearney.webs.com