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The Poetry Bus Magazine is going from strength to strength thanks to the dedication of its editors Peadar and Collette O’Donoghue who have once again produced a wonderful issue (PB5) packed with new work from established and emerging poets and artists – there’s some stunning art work in this issue. And it comes with a CD of readings from selected contributors along with a track from Roger Gregg’s Serpent In The Bee-Loud Glade.
The journal is beautifully produced on high quality paper and the quality of the work is impressive too. I’m proud to have one of my first poems published here along with so many talented poets. Names familiar to me include Niamh Boyce, Melissa Diem, Alan McMonagle, John Saunders, Oran Ryan, Stephanie Conn, Nuala Ni Chonchuir, Kate Dempsey, Ann Fallon, Liz Gallagher, Afric McGlinchey, Michael J Whelan, Karl Parkinson, Micheal Gallagher, Knute Skinner, Liz Quirke, Richard W. Halperin, Noel King, Brian Kirk, John MacKenna, Alan Jude Moore, William Wall.
Check out the brand new site of The Poetry Bus who are now publishing grimoires (a ‘grimoire’ is a book of magic) of poetry, art work and photography. The first grimoire published by the The Poetry Bus is Fiona Bolger‘s, The Geometry of Love between the Elements and is another example of high production values and quality content.
Fiona’s book is available here and from The Winding Stair Bookshop in Dublin. You’ll find Peadar O’Donoghue‘s collection of poetry Jewel (published by Salmon Poetry) there too as well as PB5.
Get your ticket on the bus by submitting for the next issue!
Valerie Sirr 
Well done Valerie.Delighted for you.xx
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Cheers, Trish, x
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Excellent stuff Valerie!
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Thanks, Michael. It’s a brilliant journal 🙂
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Thank you Valerie, a wonderful bit of feedback and thanks too for your great poem!
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Very welcome, Peadar. It’s a brilliant issue – a credit to you and Collette. Thanks again for including me
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It’s a smashing issue, Valerie – congratulations – I’m thrilled to be on the bus with all of you! And great post!
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It sure is, Rae. Delighted to feature with you 🙂
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Well done Valerie. Looks like a quality publication, choosing quality poetry.
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Thanks, Mike! The next one is Poetry Bus $ – special issue (money theme), if you fancy having a go
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This sound s like a great publication – didn’t know you were a poet, Valerie – M
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Thanks, Mary. I’m very much a beginner with the poetry, but enjoying it 🙂
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Love your poem Valerie! Peadar and Colette do such great work.
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Good to hear that from a pro like yourself. Thanks, Brian. Yours was great. They’ve done a fantastic job with the issue and the accompanying cd
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Hi Valerie, The new poetry journal sounds great. Where can I buy a copy? Congrats on your poem. I look forward to reading it.
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Thanks, Judy. It’s available at the Winding Stair bookshop on the quays or contact Peadar online here
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How fabulous that poetry is up there. Having just published a book of children’s poetry I applaud you. I want children to know poetry is cool. Schools, libraries, children and adults are loving it to my delight/ But it’s a hard road to hoe ad new Zealand’s major retailer says there is no demand for poetry. I say piffle to that, but they’re awfully big to take on. Keep going with it, it looks wonderful.
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and I should have put my glasses on when typing that 🙂 ‘and New Zealand’s major book retailer’ apologies. Maybe Dublin is more poetry proactive, as someone bought a copy of my book for their child, off my website.
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Thanks, Judi. Congrats on your success. Delighted you sold a book. It’s great that you’re encouraging kids to engage with poetry. Keep up the good work!
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Thanks Valerie, not up there with you, but we all have to start somewhere. A love of language is a gift we’re given and we need to use it wisely. For me it’s about children and helping them understand words are fun and can also be powerful. I applaud those people involved in The Poetry Bus, what a fabulous publication,
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Cheers, Judi. You’re doing great work. Enjoy!
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Congrats! 🙂
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Thank you
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