Poetry Ireland Review Issue 127The next issue of Poetry Ireland Review contains ten illuminating responses from contemporary poets to a question suggested by Patrick Kavanagh almost sixty years ago: Do we value poets in Ireland? And are our poets today assured of a more respectful hearing than in Kavanaghs time? The books reviewed include first titles from the two newest Irish publishers, Turas Press and SurVision, along with recent collections from Damian Smyth, Ailbhe Darcy, and

plus an introduction to the country’s literary pioneers with profiles

The Scottish author

Stanley Plumly

and a short story written in English directly by Youssef Rakha

the status of women’s equality in the UK today – How You Might Know Me is certainly a fiery collection of poetry from one of the country’s most exciting writers

are classics

"An exquisite collection

"Ethna McKiernan stands out among the ranks of poets for her ability to match language to subject

and of course the precious moments of jubilation

been transformed into a Manga comic

but most of all humour

Gwyneth Lewis