Fiacc

 

 

Review - By Brendan Hamill

 

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The Book

 

Pádraic Fiacc‘s was born in Belfast in 1924. His poetry is a vivid documentary of his extraordinary life lived between Belfast and New York. Themes in his poems include nature, mythology and conflict. Often called ‘the troubles poet’ Pádraic Fiacc has written a body of work exploring many aspects of the Troubles.

Fiacc is a legendary modern poet of the twentieth century, whose stature will continue to grow.

He won the prestigious George Russell (AE) Literary Award in 1957. He is a member of Aosdána, a prestigious affiliation of Irish artists, which includes Seamus Heaney, Ciarán Carson and Medbh McGuckian in its ranks.

 

SEA SIXTY YEARS OF POETRY BOOK

 

Sixty Years of Poetry by Pádraic Fiacc A new anthology of Pádraic Fiacc's poetry, illustrated and compiled by artist Michael McKernon The book is hard back, 96 page, and is full colour. Price: £16.00 £2.00 shipping to UK and Ireland