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Nessa O’Mahony
@nessao.bsky.social
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I am a poet and novelist from Dublin. I’ve edited anthologies and teach creative writing
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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · Nov 13
Delighted to see such an influx of new members to this platform. It’s very friendly. And in case you’re wondering, I’m a poet and novelist and occasional editor of anthologies. Looking forward to more chats here #irishwriting #irishpoetry
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Wonderful reading by Sam Furlong at the Outburst launch of Catflap#5 at BlackBox Belfast. Sam's book Crowd Work @machapress.bsky.social available from Macha Press (why not subscribe!) & bookshops incl No Alibis, Books Upstairs
Photo in low light of poet Sam Furlong about to give a reading from their book 'Crowd Work' at the Outburst launch of Catflap magazine at Black Box Theatre Belfast, 15th Nov. Photo by Eoin Campbell Cover of the innovative poetry book, Crowd Work, by Sam Furlong - in black and white with the title white out of a black circle.
November 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Arlen House’s Future
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Nessa @nessao.bsky.social and Eavan’s fundraiser is now at 36%. Please consider donating to help Arlen House thrive into the future.

www.gofundme.com/f/50-for-50-...
Donate to 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday, organized by Nessa O'Mahony
Arlen House – Ireland’s leading independent literary publis… Nessa O'Mahony needs your support for 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday
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October 27, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Listen to the brilliant Liam Carson talk about writing memoir and haiku in a new episode of The Attic Sessions. Hope you enjoy youtu.be/mtd5eUMlcVM?...
The Attic Sessions #29, with Liam Carson
YouTube video by The Attic Sessions
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October 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Great to be back with a new episode of our literary podcast. Hope you enjoy youtu.be/mtd5eUMlcVM?...
The Attic Sessions #29, with Liam Carson
YouTube video by The Attic Sessions
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October 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Introducing Banshee 20 poets! We're delighted to be featuring work by
@colmbrennan.bsky.social | @hettycliss.bsky.social | Polina Cosgrave | @satyadash.bsky.social | Stephen de Búrca | @michaeldooley.bsky.social | Malcolm Greenlee Farley | @racheljeffcoat.bsky.social | Finn Dunne Leavy (1/2)
bansheepress.bsky.social Banshee Press @bansheepress.bsky.social · 29d
Issue 20 (autumn/winter 2025) has gone to print! Our landmark 20th issue, guest edited by acclaimed author @clarakiyoko.bsky.social, has a speculative fiction theme and marks our tenth anniversary in print. The beautiful cover art is by @erinconnally.bsky.social ✨

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Issue 20 | Autumn/Winter 2025 — Banshee Press
Guest edited by Clara Kumagai 154 pages ISSN: 2009-857X ISBN: 978-1-917161-18-3 Cover art by Erin Connally
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October 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Also featuring poems by: Shannan Mann @onlypoemsmag.bsky.social | David McLoghlin | Rafael Mendes | Emma Must | @nessao.bsky.social | Kerri Sonnenberg | @bredaspaight.bsky.social | Anna Szilagyi | David Tom's | Jemma Walsh | Stella Wong

Launch details soon ✨️
October 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Don't Spoil the Story on Instagram: "You're invited to a Poetry Performance for Gaza Wednesday 22nd October, 7-8pm Gutter Bookshop, Cow's Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 An evening of experimental poetry...
43 likes, 3 comments - dont_spoil_the_story on October 11, 2025: "You're invited to a Poetry Performance for Gaza Wednesday 22nd October, 7-8pm Gutter Bookshop, Cow's Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 An e...
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October 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Tonight - please join us to celebrate this brilliant book ✨️
October 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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PRE-ORDER morsels by Susanna Galbraith!
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#ACNISupported #NationalLottery #ThanksToYou and @LottoGoodCauses & #BelfastCityCouncil #FundedBelfastCCSupported
morsels Pre-Order — Macha Press
morsels is a formally ambitious multi-sequence debut collection from Belfast poet Susanna Galbraith. Galbraith’s innovations on the long poem form range from a chorus of fragmented yet confluent vo...
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October 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
nessao.bsky.social
How amazing. We are a third of the way to hitting our fundraising target to support Arlen House, Ireland’s leading feminist press which is 50 years old this year. Can you help or share this post? gofund.me/afd6fed97
Donate to 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday, organized by Nessa O'Mahony
Arlen House – Ireland’s leading independent literary publis… Nessa O'Mahony needs your support for 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday
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October 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
nessao.bsky.social
Just 22 euro short of the €7000 milestone in our Arlen House fundraiser and it would be so great to breach that before the end of September- can anyone out there help this fine Irish feminist press gofund.me/e95e94cbf
Donate to 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday, organized by Nessa O'Mahony
Arlen House – Ireland’s leading independent literary publis… Nessa O'Mahony needs your support for 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday
gofund.me
September 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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In memory of Breda Wall Ryan, whose anniversary is today.
Fragmenting…defragmenting… by Breda Wall Ryan
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Raven Mothers was published by @doirepress.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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Poetry Ireland is recruiting a new Director to lead the Poetry Ireland team.

Applications for this role are being managed by CCI Executive Search.

For further details visit www.charitycareersrecruitment.ie/vacancy/159
September 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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darach.bsky.social
The Records Show on @rte.ie is absolutely excellent. Perfect Sunday afternoon telly.
September 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
nessao.bsky.social
Hey there! I wanted to share an important campaign supporting Arlen House as they celebrate 50 years of publishing exceptional Irish writing. If you're able, please click the link below to donate or consider sharing it with others who might be interested. Thank you!
September 21, 2025 at 8:42 AM
nessao.bsky.social
The Arlen House fundraiser for this important Irish feminist press is nearing an important milestone of 5000 euro. Could you help get it there? gofund.me/e42f48ca2
Donate to 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday, organized by Nessa O'Mahony
Arlen House – Ireland’s leading independent literary publis… Nessa O'Mahony needs your support for 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday
gofund.me
September 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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We’re raising funds for one of Ireland’s leading feminist presses - might you help? gofund.me/bd3cc32a2
Donate to 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday, organized by Nessa O'Mahony
Arlen House – Ireland’s leading independent literary publis… Nessa O'Mahony needs your support for 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday
gofund.me
September 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Confluences and Collaborations - event Sept 18th - and don't we need more of it! @machapress.bsky.social
An invitation/poster with the Macha press logo re event in Belfast, Conor Lecture Theatre, UU York St 18.09 7pm where poets Eilish Martin and Kathleen McCracken will discuss dynamic verbal-visual forays with designer Julian Manev.
September 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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New review time, heavy on the Irish #haiku

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Two Irish Haikuists: A Review of Liam Carson and Tim Murphy
Belfast Twilight – haiku, senryu and micro-poems, Liam Carson, Salmon Poetry, 2025, ISBN: 978-1-915022-96-7, €12.00 Upward Spiral – haiku and senryu, Tim Murphy, Red Moon Press, 2025, I…
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September 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
nessao.bsky.social
Raising money to support a leading Irish publisher and feminist press - can you help? gofund.me/d3f3d4cdf
September 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Cauvery is one of the nicest people you could ever meet, and I hate that she has to write this. We need leadership and firm action now before the very worst of us succeed in dragging us all down with them
September 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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arlenhouse.bsky.social
Many people have said they admire Arlen House, its books, its independent feminist ethos, & that they'd like to help progress our vision. Well, now you can!

@nessao.bsky.social & Eavan Casey have created a fundraiser:
www.gofundme.com/f/50-for-50-...

Thank you for any support you can give.
Donate to 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday, organized by Nessa O'Mahony
Arlen House – Ireland’s leading independent literary publis… Nessa O'Mahony needs your support for 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday
www.gofundme.com
September 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Great cause for a determined small press determined to continue in the face of institutional indifference.
September 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM