Sean Kelly
@KellySean79
Runner Up Patrick Kavanagh Award 2023. Poems in Poetry Ireland Review, Crannog etc. Arts & Culture Officer @UCC. I review books @irishexaminer. Views my own
Libraries are awesome and so is @JennyMitchellGo We're very lucky to have her here in Cork.
Yesterday, I was reminded that libraries helped change my life for the better. it makes me even happier to be the first Poet-in-the-Community for @corkcitylibrary. #LibrariesReallyMatter news.corksafetyalerts.com/award-winning-…
Tomorrow! Turkish poetry event in @UCC as part of @SoundEyeCork. Supported by @poetryireland #FREE
Mark your calendars for an evening of Turkish Poetry! Presented in association with Poetry Ireland as part of SoundEye 2025 🕒July 3, 2025, 17:30-18:30 🧭Tower Room, North Wing, UCC, Cork 🎫Reserve your spot here: poetryireland.ie/whats-on/turki…
Come to @wcorklitfest and join my novel writing course. The main focus will be on sharing the lessons I learned from writing a novel but I will also share my experience of the industry. Max 15. 16-18 July 2025 westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/wo…
Very thought-provoking essay on the nature of poetry criticism from @BenWilko85
Is it practically impossible to be an honest poet-critic today? A new essay of mine on the decline of reviewing culture, the rise of the poetry prizes, artistic standards and integrity. Over at the @NorthSeaPoets Substack: northseapoets.substack.com/p/winners-and-…
The Inheritance by Cauvery Madhavan - read an extract rte.ie/culture/2024/1…
Israel's killing machine knows no mercy. Not a single day passes without at least one massacre.
⚡️BREAKING: Israel deliberately targets journalists with an airstrike. Israel bombed Al-Baqa Café in western Gaza City at the beach, killing at least 21 civilians including journalist Ismail Abu Hatab and injuring Journalist Bayan Abu Sultan. This cafe is usually used by…
One of those rare nights with kids away and house to myself. Naturally that means a rare steak, bottle of Rioja and this masterpiece from Fritz Lang. Yes, I lead a rock and roll lifestyle. images.app.goo.gl/CacjwSogtH6mgM…
If you're in #Cork on the 11th July please come to a FREE poetry workshop at the Central Library. Open to new & experienced writers. How do we write about our communities and what do we want to give them & to get from them? eventbrite.ie/e/poetry-and-c…
My review of Jennifer Horgan's debut collection, Care, in today's Irish Examiner. irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arts…
It's hard to focus on Israel's airstrikes in Lebanon due to Israel's invasion of Syria, which is hard to focus on due to Israel's atrocities in the West Bank, which are hard to focus on due to Israel's genocide in Gaza, which is hard to focus on due to Israel's war on Iran.
Just a reminder that it takes absolutely no courage or "strength" to send other people to fight in wars. The US would be a lot better if someone explained this to Lindsey Graham and lots of other people in Washington:
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My statement on the #Madleen. The question we should be asking today is not the merits or otherwise of a flotilla but how the world is shamefully turning a blind eye to children starving in Gaza and to a humanitarian catastrophe
By forcibly intercepting and blocking the Madleen, Israel has once again ignored its legal obligations towards civilians in the occupied Gaza Strip. The crew were unarmed activists and human rights defenders on a humanitarian mission. They must be released immediately and…
The Madleen Flotilla is a mission of humanity in the face of brutal inhumanity. A courageous effort to deliver desperately needed aid and food to the beleaguered people of Gaza. Israeli threats against The Madleen are deplorable and any use of force against the Flotilla would…
Any use of force against it would constitute a breach of international law. The international community must be clear on this.
Israel's blockade is illegal. Israel's seizure of the Madleen is illegal. Israel's occupation is illegal. Israel's genocide is illegal. The whole world is watching you now, Israel. Release these humanitarians to continue their mission.
As the Madleen was reportedly intercepted and seized by Israeli forces in int'l waters, the UK gov must urgently seek full clarification and secure the immediate release of the vessel & its crew. The Madleen must be allowed to continue its lawful humanitarian mission to Gaza.
The genius of the Madleen’s voyage is that in being stopped by Israel, there is incontrovertible proof of crimes committed against a British ship and European crew. While it won’t be surprising to watch cowardly European leaders ignore or dismiss these, citizens must not.