A great grand finale for our 'Flesh and Blood' Doire Press Tour

Sincere thanks to everyone who came out to our reading in Galway City Library on Thursday evening. What a memorable tour it has been from start to finish, taking in Belfast, Dublin, Cork and our grand finale in Galway. Huge thanks to my publishers at Doire Press, John Walsh and Lisa Frank, to our tour organiser, the multi-talented Ruth McKee and to my fellow poets, Simon Lewis and Michael J.Whelan. It's been a great pleasure reading with Simon and Michael, as well as great fun getting to know them both and I've enjoyed every minute. Thanks also to Ruth and Lisa for twisting my arm to play a few tunes on the harp at the end of our final reading. I played a mazurka in D major, a jig in E minor and that beautiful 17th century piece composed by harper, Rory Dall Ó Catháin, 'Give Me Your Hand'. It was fitting note to end upon given that the third section of my book, Conditional Perfect, is inspired by the history and music of the Irish harp!

Reading from Conditional Perfect (Doire Press) at Galway City Library

Simon Lewis reading from Ah, Men! (Doire Press)

Michael J. Whelan reading from Rules of Engagement (Doire Press)

We had a great crowd at the Library

The '3 Musketeers' of the 'Flesh & Blood' tour: Simon, Emily & Michael

With some of my lovely friends who came out to support me: Anne, Blathnaid & Susan

I was delighted to play a few tunes at the end of the reading