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billyfenton.bsky.social
Writer. Work in @rialtopoetry @bansheelit @irishtimes @poetryireland @poetrybusiness @CrannogM @the4facedliar and more. Poet laureate Carrick-on-Suir 2021.
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First SpeakEasy Open Mic last night in Waterford with a very moving set of readings by our special guest @eleanorhooker.bsky.social.

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If you are around Waterford next weekend come along and listen to @milenawilliamson.bsky.social , Emma McKervey and me reading from our new collections. With thanks to Ger Duffy.

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Really happy to be on this list with such luminaries as @allgumsblazing.bsky.social @ellenharrold.bsky.social @frankfarrelly.bsky.social @sharrongreen.bsky.social @billyfenton.bsky.social

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This Friday in Waterford

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I’m so excited to be introduced by the incredible Danielle McLaughlin for the launch of my novel, The Language of Remembering at Waterstones, Cork! @waterstones.bsky.social Hope to see you all there!

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First SpeakEasy Open Mic of 2025 has Eleanor Hooker as special guest. Bring along something to read and there’ll be some great music as well. @eleanorhooker.bsky.social

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The next meet-up of the West Waterford Poets - Monday 17 Feb at 7:30pm. This month's writing prompt: 'doors'. New members - of all abilities - always welcome! #poem #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky #skypoets #writingcommunity #booksky #poetrysky #waterford #westwaterfordpoet

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Out 20/02/25: A new paperback edition of Mary Morrissy's Penelope Unbound, described by John Banville as 'ingenious' bansheepress.org/read/new-pap...

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Solstice sunrise at Knockroe passage tomb and later at Ahenny high crosses. Best wishes to all for the year ahead🙏

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www.eventbrite.ie/o/subterrane... Christmas gift sorted for your music loving friends or yourself. Please repost

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#1/2: I'm delighted to report that the sales of my new collection, 'Where All Ladders Start' (Alba), launched last month, have now covered all the printing & launch costs. This means that, from now on, our charity partner @unicefireland.bsky.social will get 20% of all sales / €3 per copy - yay!

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We brought our musical year to an end last night. And what a beautiful way to finish. A brilliant opening set from Eoin Dalton, followed by the magic of David Murphy & Ether Ensemble. 🎵🎶✌️💚

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Our new Submission Call is open!

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The River Clodiagh as it rises. Today in the Comeragh Mountains after Storm Bert.

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We had such an enjoyable launch of ‘Where All Ladders Start’ on Thursday evening in #Dublin, with a full house in the Teachers’ Club. I’m still on a high. 🥰 Great intros by @gagebybell.bsky.social, a fab speech by Brian Kirk, sublime harp music by Brenda Malloy and a few oul’ poems by yours truly.

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Scott McKendry reading from his wonderful collection GUB last night at SpeakEasy Open Mic in Waterford with music from a local jazz trio

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On my way to Waterford to read from The Colour of Extinction at the Poetry Lounge this afternoon at 2pm in the Waterford Gallery of Art #poetry #waterford

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See you there! 😁

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🗓️Not long left to get your entries in for our Book & Pamphlet Competition! Enter by 30 November for your chance to get your pamphlet published with us: poetrybusiness.co.uk/competitions... Judged by the brilliant Kim Moore ( @kimmoorepoet.bsky.social )

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Award-winning poets Romeo Oriogun & David Nash will join me on Just to Say on Wed Dec 4th, 7pm 😍 It's free! Join us to chat all things poetry & to kick your December off with inspiration from these stars 🌟Sponsored by Jacar Press. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link😇

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Poets! Follow the brilliant Poetry Business, because they are wonderful. I'm judging their pamphlet comp this year which feels like coming full circle 😍

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A reminder that if you are anywhere near Waterford, I and two other poets are reading at the Poetry Lounge at the Waterford Gallery of Art this Saturday the 23rd at 2pm #poetry #poetsofbluesky #waterford #ireland @billyfenton.bsky.social @kevinmacalan.bsky.social @mrsvickyday.bsky.social

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