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Poetry inspired by Irish Heritage

Here you will find poems and musings about and inspired by Irish history and Heritage. We welcome your contributions to this section of the website.

  • Irish Storytellers

    Irish Storytellers

    Monkish Scribes Bardic Poets Chroniclers Gaeilge, English Language Poetry or prose Eloquent expressions Enrich our generation Perception channeled.
  • Past Silhouettes

    Past Silhouettes

    This generation is entrusted to Acknowledge All unburied, forgotten Victims of the Desolate mid 1800’s Mortality by starvation; The overwhelming demise of Numerous adults, children The whitest flower Betrayed ...
  • Privilege

    Privilege

    Rural, urban dwellers Regal, peasant descent Civilian, military personage Lineage of Oriental New world or Diverse Populace. Male, female Young, aged All bestow Guidance, wisdom From eons past. Genes, statute, traits Passed ...
  • These Lonely Stones

    These Lonely Stones

    Poignant memories Hillside homesteads Families, neighbours Footsteps on ancient path Protector of secrets Pre-Landlordism’s greed   Eviction sightings From these walls Destitute humans Mournful witnesses Remembered lamentations Achill’s Inhabitants Historical recordings.          
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