Weekly Dose of Irish: Ride On, Seamus Heaney, and Cashel Legends
Your Weekly Dose of Irish – January 15th, 2025 This week’s edition features Christy Moore’s “Ride On,” Seamus Heaney’s stunning poem “Postscript,” and a peek into the legend of the …
Irish Poetry
Irish Poem For Valentine’s Day: He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven by W.B. Yeats
While there might not be a specific historic Irish poem titled “Valentine’s Day Poem,” many Irish poets have written beautifully about love. One of Ireland’s most famous poets, W.B. Yeats, …
“May the Road Rise Up to Meet You” – The Story Behind the Irish Blessing
“May The Road Rise Up To Meet You” is a phrase you likely have heard in a pub or perhaps even from a fellow Irishman or Irishwoman. The phrase is …
Irish New Year Blessings and Toasts (and How to Say Happy New Year in Irish)
Happy New Year in Irish is Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit (AH-vleen fwee WASH-uh ghwit). The best-known Irish New Year blessing is “May your troubles be less, and your blessings be …
“Seeing Things” is a profound collection of poetry by Seamus Heaney
“Seeing Things” is a profound collection of poetry by Seamus Heaney, a towering figure in modern Irish literature and a Nobel Laureate in Literature. This collection, published in 1991, delves …
Irish Poem: Mossbawn: Sunlight by Seamus Heaney
Back with a wonderful Irish poem. This week, it is a piece that resonates with the warmth and depth of Irish culture. The poem Mossbawn: Sunlight is a tribute to …
Unearthing Humour with “The Grauballe Man” By Seamus Heaney
When one thinks of poetry, laughter might not be the immediate reaction. However, as we delve into the visceral imagery of Seamus Heaney’s “The Grauballe Man”, we find there’s room …
Punishment By Seamus Heaney – Reflection And Discovery
Seamus Heaney’s “Punishment” from his “North” collection is a heartbreaking reflection on pain and revenge. It’s stirred by the tragic tale of a young girl’s ancient remains found preserved in …
Exploring Seamus Heaney’s “The Forge” – A Poem of Craftsmanship and Transformation
Seamus Heaney’s poem “The Forge” is a beautiful exploration of the art of blacksmithing and the transformational power of labour. This poem, part of Heaney’s collection “Death of a Naturalist,” …
12 Best Seamus Heaney Poems Everybody Should Read 📖
Seamus Heaney’s best-known poems are Digging, Mid-Term Break, Blackberry-Picking and Death of a Naturalist, all from his 1966 debut, along with Clearances, Punishment and Casualty. He won the Nobel Prize …
Ephemera Poem by William Butler Yeats – Irish Love Poem
The Ephemera poem is the last on my list of Irish love poems. I started with a list of 12 Irish love poems, and it has been fun learning and …
The Rose of Battle By William Butler Yeats – Irish Poem 🌹
Back with another wonderful Irish love poem. Of course, Yeats had to be featured yet once again. This is a love poem of sorts, and I say that because there …
Scaffolding By Seamus Heaney – One Of His First Poems An Irish Love Poem
I’ve been sharing an Irish love poem every week, and the poem Scaffolding by Seamus Heaney is definitely worth its feature. ‘Scaffolding‘ is one of Seamus Heaney’s first-ever poems, written around the …
Meeting Point By Louis MacNeice – Stunning Love Poem
I am back with another wonderful Irish love poem. This week it is a great poem, Meeting Point by Louis MacNeice. And if that name looks familiar, you would be …
Moonshine: A Wonderful Irish Love Poem By Richard Murphy
As we get through the summer, I have been sharing a new Irish love poem every week. And this week, I have a touching poem about love and togetherness. In …