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The blurb on the back of the book refers to this type of writing as ‘hard pastoral’. It is what we encounter in those bucolic bards, Seamus Heaney and Les Murray. It is also what we see in that lesser-known Australian Phillip Hodgins, a poet who was taken from us far too young. By Brendan’s admission, all three poets have influenced his writing. The sensibility of these four poets is a far cry from the sentimental evocations of rural life by the likes of Banjo Paterson and CJ Dennis.
Eileen Sheehan is from the Southwest of Ireland. One of the poems from her most recent collection, The Narrow Way of Souls (Salmon Poetry), featured on the Leaving Certificate English Syllabus. Anthology publications include Blackjack, with translations by Oana Lungu (editors Dorina Șișu and Viorel Ploeșteanu / Singur Publishing)
Gold digger is a nuanced journey through the world of women’s labour. We don’t just meet a small-scale prospector here, but a range of female workers across domestic, civic, and commercial spheres.
In this anthology, flight becomes a portal. Through it, we encounter ‘freedom and departure, courage and longing, weightlessness and transcendence’. Rather than limiting itself to a singular interpretation, Poetry of Flight opens up an entire sky of metaphor, meaning, and collective experiences.
Intelligent animal and the Darlington Installation Project (DIP) present Sculpture by Phil Hammial from 6 April to 4 May 2026.
We have archived Issue 43 of Rochford Street Review.
Rochford Street Review will be taking a short break to recharge our batteries. We will be back with issue 44 sometime after the 9 April.