Jean O’Brien
Articles by Jean O’Brien
2019
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Irish Literature
Though Lovers be Lost Love Shall Not
For a writer who says she writes poetry as an aside, Anne Haverty sure packs it in; her journey takes us on a coruscating ride,…
2018
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Dazzled by Words
The intermingling of the religious with everyday life, and an ease with it, is evident throughout Noel Monahan’s latest collection. Religious markers are mentioned casually…
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Irish Literature
Just Wade In
Reading John O’Donnell’s poetic work, the word constant comes to mind: it is the nub of everything he writes. He has an intrinsic core of…