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John Kenny

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Writer, Editor, Creative Writing Tutor at the Irish Writers Centre. Poetry: Everyday Poets, Smashing Times, StepAway, Prole. Fiction: The Galway Review, Revival, Emerald Eye, Fear the Reaper, Albedo One.

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · 15d

I'm currently reading his Selected and New Poems collection. It's very good.

John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · 15d

Cheers, Brendan. That's gas.

John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · 15d

Many thanks, Lawrence.

John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks, Carmella. 🙂

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · 17d

I'm delighted to announce that I've won the NurePoets Corner Award 2025 with my poem 'Unmoored'. The judge was the esteemed John F. Deane, which makes it a huge honour for me. #poetry #johnfdeane #poetryireland #poetryirelandreview #daedaluspress

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · 17d

Can I ask my writer/poet/artist friends here to consider signing this statement in support of Sally Rooney and the right to peaceful protest in democratic society? chng.it/DP4sSJ9N4d #sallyrooney #palestineaction #peacefulprotest #democraticsociety

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · 18d

Love it.

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · 20d

I've just reviewed an excellent new biography of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, written by James Rockhill and published by Swan River Press. The book also includes a number critical essays that explore different aspects of his life and work. You can read it here: johnrichardkenny.com/2025/09/19/b...

Book Review: A Mind Turned in Upon Itself by Jim Rockhill

For many years, Jim Rockhill has been a staunch advocate for the work of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, most probably Ireland’s premier writer of supernatural tales and the uncanny. Between 2002 and 2005…

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · 23d

Love this poem from John F. Deane's Selected and New Poems. #poetry #JohnFDeane

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · 27d

I'm absolutely delighted to announce that 5 of my poems have just been published in Lothlorien Poetry Journal. Many thanks to Strider Marcus Jones for choosing them. You can read them here: lothlorienpoetryjournal.blogspot.com/2025/09/five... #poetry #lothlorienpoetryjournal #stridermarcusjones

Five Poems by John Kenny

Lothlorien Poetry Journal Edited by Strider Marcus Jones Poet - Publishes poetry and fiction online and in print periodically. https://lothlorienp

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · 27d

I recently interviewed James Rockhill about his new book, A Mind Turned in Upon Itself, published by Swan River Press. Comprising a biography and a number of essays, it's a celebration of the life and work of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. You can read the interview here: swanriverpress.ie/2025/09/drea...

Dreaming of Shadow and Smoke | Swan River Press

A Talk with Jim Rockhill Conducted by John Kenny, June 2025 Jim Rockhill has edited collections of fiction by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Bob Leman, and E.T.A. Hoffmann; he is also the co-editor of Jane ...

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Sep 7

Love these poems, Paul, particularly 'Morning'. 'the faggy sweats sweet...' Wonderful imagery.

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 28

Cheers, Brendan.

John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 27

That Pat Ingoldsby was a right oul rascal, now wasn't he? From his collection Do Lamh i mo Bhristi:

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thanks for the repost @carmellapoetry.bsky.social

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thanks for sharing, Carmella. 😊

John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 25

Only a couple of spots left on my Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy course at the Irish Writers Centre, which kicks off on September 9th. I'm looking forward to meeting the participants already signed on. Meeting new and emerging writers always energises me: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...

Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy with John Kenny - Irish Writers Centre

Looking for a greater understanding of the tropes of the science fiction & fantasy genres, and the tools to enable you to write exciting stories. Starts Tues 9 Sept 2025

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 22

And it's Ray Bradbury's birthday today.

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 17

Another stunning poem from Catherine Ann Cullen's collection The Other Now, and something we need to cling to now more than ever:

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 14

Back in the day ('80s, '90s) I used to be an artist, along with doing a bit of acting. Well, we dug some pieces out of the eaves in the attic the other day and framed them for the wall of my study. The theatre posters are for plays I had a part in. Here's a few of them:

John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our olive tree seems to be sprouting olives! Didn't expect that here in Ireland.

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 12

Another excellent issue of Flare magazine (#27) and a great line-up of poets. Here are two poems I particularly liked: #FlareMagazine #SunflowerSessions #poetry

John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 12

Victor Rees and Iain Sinclair have put together a genuinely intriguing and fitting tribute to the life and work of the late Brian Catling in a new collection called A Mystery of Remnant. You can read my review here: johnrichardkenny.com/2025/08/12/b... #B.Catling #VictorRees #IainSinclair

Book Review: A Mystery of Remnant by B. Catling

Brian Catling was a fascinating artist, working across several disciplines. He was a writer, poet, sculptor, painter, film-maker and performance artist and his work often employed several media at …

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John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 7

Absolutely.

John Kenny @johnkenny13.bsky.social · Aug 6

Still have to get the other eye done, but it's all good. Hope you're keeping well, Brendan.