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Boyne Berries 10

I just received my copy of Boyne Berries 10, and it's an absolutely beautifully produced edition, with poems, prose, photographs and original art work. My poem was a retelling of the myth of Oisin and Niamh, from Niamhs pov. And the art on the facing page by Elena Duff is stunning, here's a peek ...

By Elena Duff
Elena's webpage is HERE and you can purchase a copy of Boyne Berries 10 Here (it's national poetry day after all:)
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11 comments:

  1. Órfhlaith FoyleOctober 6, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Congratulations Niamh - looking forward to reading your poem and I have always loved the Niamh and Oisin myth. From her point of view - that's cool.
    Elena Duff's art is something else. Marvellous and edgy.

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  2. Brigid O'ConnorOctober 6, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Congratulations, Niamh, well done. Such a beautiful illustration too.

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  3. Old KittyOctober 6, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Happy National Poetry Day!!

    Take care
    x

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  4. Pete GouldingOctober 6, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    And Peter Fallon mentioned a previous piece of yours in his introduction at the launch. But you weren't there and I was heartbroken.

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  5. Ethel RohanOctober 6, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Congratulations, Niamh. That is stunning artwork. I look forward to visiting Elena's website.

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  6. NiamhOctober 7, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Orfhlaith
    Thankyou, and I know isnt the art exquisite?

    Brigid
    Thanks, nice to see you back:)

    Old Kitty
    Back at you, hope you'd a poetic thursday:)

    Peter
    I was heart broken myself.


    Ethel
    its amazing, and after reading your short stories - I'd say you'll love her website and the art she has created there.

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  7. Theresa MilsteinOctober 7, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Congratulations! I'm glad you have a poem included. I'd love to read a whole book of your poems.

    That picture is amazing. That's how I used to feel when I let my hair be curly and grow long.

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  8. AnnOctober 7, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Oh Niamh that book is beautiful. I will be purchasing it before the end of the day. I am soooo very anxious to read your poem. I love those Irish myths!!!! Will feature the book and your poem on my blog on Monday too.

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  9. Words A DayOctober 8, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Theresa
    Thanks, maybe one day you will:) Here's hoping!

    Ann
    Thats great Ann, thanks:)

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  10. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Gorgeous pic Niamh. Now where is my Christmas list ...

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  11. Group 8October 12, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Gorgeous art work by Elena. Congrats to you!

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