It's that time again; the lights are up, the songs are being piped out of the shops and Santa is starting to put the elves to hard work. But what about the reindeer? This week Michael Healy wonders if its all not looking a little bit like a reindeer Christmas chain-gang... The Bells on my Harness. Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells We're still pulling this damn … [Read more...] about Poetry – ‘The Bells on my Harness’
Poetry
New Poetry – ‘The Estranged’
As we begin our spiral into the world of the supernatural this Halloween, lets take a moment to remember literatures contributions to the pantheon of ghoulish figures and traditions. This week Kristina Reynolds' dark poem, 'The Estranged', revives the ghost of a lady in white... The Estranged These long bitter days, … [Read more...] about New Poetry – ‘The Estranged’
Seamus Heaney: A Month’s Mind
A month after the death of Seamus Heaney, Karen McDonnell reflects on his life and death... … [Read more...] about Seamus Heaney: A Month’s Mind
Poetry competition winners
For our final issue of Sin Volume 14, Arts and Entertainment editor James Falconer held a poetry competition for students. Here are the results... … [Read more...] about Poetry competition winners
A Portrait of the Artist: Sarah Clancy
Every Tuesday at 11.30am on Flirt FM, James Falconer interviews a budding artist. From poets to musicians, James talks to them all. This week we have an interview with Galway poet, Sarah Clancy... … [Read more...] about A Portrait of the Artist: Sarah Clancy