John Kenny
@johnkenny13.bsky.social
Writer, Editor, Creative Writing Tutor at the Irish Writers Centre.
Poetry: Live Encounters, Lothlorien Poetry Journal, Poem Alone, Smashing Times, StepAway.
Fiction: The Galway Review, Revival, Emerald Eye, Fear the Reaper, Albedo One.
Poetry: Live Encounters, Lothlorien Poetry Journal, Poem Alone, Smashing Times, StepAway.
Fiction: The Galway Review, Revival, Emerald Eye, Fear the Reaper, Albedo One.
Very happy to have been a part of this. Many thanks to Colin Dardis for inviting me to participate. You can download the PDF and have a read of the poems for free here: rancididols.weebly.com/mystery-chap... #poetry #ColinDardis
MYSTERY Chapbook Challenge
Released 15/11/25 Welcome to the eighth instalment of our sporadic poetry challenge series: we send out a one-word prompt to participating poets, they reply with a brand-new poem, we collate and have....
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November 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Very happy to have been a part of this. Many thanks to Colin Dardis for inviting me to participate. You can download the PDF and have a read of the poems for free here: rancididols.weebly.com/mystery-chap... #poetry #ColinDardis
From Robyn Rowland's collection Steep Curve, this heartbreaking, powerful poem:
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
From Robyn Rowland's collection Steep Curve, this heartbreaking, powerful poem:
This is gas craic. An infection I can live with. By Edward O'Dwyer in the latest issue of Flare (#28): #EdwardO'Dwyer #Flare #poetry
November 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
This is gas craic. An infection I can live with. By Edward O'Dwyer in the latest issue of Flare (#28): #EdwardO'Dwyer #Flare #poetry
From Lynda Tavakoli's beautiful collection A Unison of Breaths, this heartbreaking poem: #poetry #lyndatavakoli #aunisonofbreaths
November 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
From Lynda Tavakoli's beautiful collection A Unison of Breaths, this heartbreaking poem: #poetry #lyndatavakoli #aunisonofbreaths
Very happy to see three of my poems published in the latest issue of Live Encounters Poetry & Writing (Volume Seven: November-December 2025). Many thanks to editor Mark Ulyseas for accepting them. You can read them here: bit.ly/49quFki #poetry #liveencounterspoetry&writing #markulyseas
John Kenny - No Heaven - Live Encounters
No Heaven, poems by John Kenny. Live Encounters Poetry & Writing 16th Anniversary Volume Seven November- December 2025
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October 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Very happy to see three of my poems published in the latest issue of Live Encounters Poetry & Writing (Volume Seven: November-December 2025). Many thanks to editor Mark Ulyseas for accepting them. You can read them here: bit.ly/49quFki #poetry #liveencounterspoetry&writing #markulyseas
I'm delighted to announce that I've won the NurePoets Corner Award 2025 with my poem 'Unmoored'. The judge was the esteemed John F. Deane, which makes it a huge honour for me. #poetry #johnfdeane #poetryireland #poetryirelandreview #daedaluspress
September 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I'm delighted to announce that I've won the NurePoets Corner Award 2025 with my poem 'Unmoored'. The judge was the esteemed John F. Deane, which makes it a huge honour for me. #poetry #johnfdeane #poetryireland #poetryirelandreview #daedaluspress
Can I ask my writer/poet/artist friends here to consider signing this statement in support of Sally Rooney and the right to peaceful protest in democratic society? chng.it/DP4sSJ9N4d #sallyrooney #palestineaction #peacefulprotest #democraticsociety
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September 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Can I ask my writer/poet/artist friends here to consider signing this statement in support of Sally Rooney and the right to peaceful protest in democratic society? chng.it/DP4sSJ9N4d #sallyrooney #palestineaction #peacefulprotest #democraticsociety
I've just reviewed an excellent new biography of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, written by James Rockhill and published by Swan River Press. The book also includes a number critical essays that explore different aspects of his life and work. You can read it here: johnrichardkenny.com/2025/09/19/b...
Book Review: A Mind Turned in Upon Itself by Jim Rockhill
For many years, Jim Rockhill has been a staunch advocate for the work of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, most probably Ireland’s premier writer of supernatural tales and the uncanny. Between 2002 and 2005…
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September 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I've just reviewed an excellent new biography of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, written by James Rockhill and published by Swan River Press. The book also includes a number critical essays that explore different aspects of his life and work. You can read it here: johnrichardkenny.com/2025/09/19/b...
Love this poem from John F. Deane's Selected and New Poems. #poetry #JohnFDeane
September 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Love this poem from John F. Deane's Selected and New Poems. #poetry #JohnFDeane
I'm absolutely delighted to announce that 5 of my poems have just been published in Lothlorien Poetry Journal. Many thanks to Strider Marcus Jones for choosing them. You can read them here: lothlorienpoetryjournal.blogspot.com/2025/09/five... #poetry #lothlorienpoetryjournal #stridermarcusjones
Five Poems by John Kenny
Lothlorien Poetry Journal Edited by Strider Marcus Jones Poet - Publishes poetry and fiction online and in print periodically. https://lothlorienp
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September 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I'm absolutely delighted to announce that 5 of my poems have just been published in Lothlorien Poetry Journal. Many thanks to Strider Marcus Jones for choosing them. You can read them here: lothlorienpoetryjournal.blogspot.com/2025/09/five... #poetry #lothlorienpoetryjournal #stridermarcusjones
I recently interviewed James Rockhill about his new book, A Mind Turned in Upon Itself, published by Swan River Press. Comprising a biography and a number of essays, it's a celebration of the life and work of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. You can read the interview here: swanriverpress.ie/2025/09/drea...
Dreaming of Shadow and Smoke | Swan River Press
A Talk with Jim Rockhill Conducted by John Kenny, June 2025 Jim Rockhill has edited collections of fiction by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Bob Leman, and E.T.A. Hoffmann; he is also the co-editor of Jane ...
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September 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I recently interviewed James Rockhill about his new book, A Mind Turned in Upon Itself, published by Swan River Press. Comprising a biography and a number of essays, it's a celebration of the life and work of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. You can read the interview here: swanriverpress.ie/2025/09/drea...
That Pat Ingoldsby was a right oul rascal, now wasn't he? From his collection Do Lamh i mo Bhristi:
August 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
That Pat Ingoldsby was a right oul rascal, now wasn't he? From his collection Do Lamh i mo Bhristi:
Thanks for the repost @carmellapoetry.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Thanks for the repost @carmellapoetry.bsky.social
Only a couple of spots left on my Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy course at the Irish Writers Centre, which kicks off on September 9th. I'm looking forward to meeting the participants already signed on. Meeting new and emerging writers always energises me: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...
Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy with John Kenny - Irish Writers Centre
Looking for a greater understanding of the tropes of the science fiction & fantasy genres, and the tools to enable you to write exciting stories. Starts Tues 9 Sept 2025
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August 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Only a couple of spots left on my Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy course at the Irish Writers Centre, which kicks off on September 9th. I'm looking forward to meeting the participants already signed on. Meeting new and emerging writers always energises me: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...
Another stunning poem from Catherine Ann Cullen's collection The Other Now, and something we need to cling to now more than ever:
August 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Another stunning poem from Catherine Ann Cullen's collection The Other Now, and something we need to cling to now more than ever:
Back in the day ('80s, '90s) I used to be an artist, along with doing a bit of acting. Well, we dug some pieces out of the eaves in the attic the other day and framed them for the wall of my study. The theatre posters are for plays I had a part in. Here's a few of them:
August 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Back in the day ('80s, '90s) I used to be an artist, along with doing a bit of acting. Well, we dug some pieces out of the eaves in the attic the other day and framed them for the wall of my study. The theatre posters are for plays I had a part in. Here's a few of them:
Our olive tree seems to be sprouting olives! Didn't expect that here in Ireland.
August 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Our olive tree seems to be sprouting olives! Didn't expect that here in Ireland.
Another excellent issue of Flare magazine (#27) and a great line-up of poets. Here are two poems I particularly liked: #FlareMagazine #SunflowerSessions #poetry
August 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Another excellent issue of Flare magazine (#27) and a great line-up of poets. Here are two poems I particularly liked: #FlareMagazine #SunflowerSessions #poetry
Victor Rees and Iain Sinclair have put together a genuinely intriguing and fitting tribute to the life and work of the late Brian Catling in a new collection called A Mystery of Remnant. You can read my review here: johnrichardkenny.com/2025/08/12/b... #B.Catling #VictorRees #IainSinclair
Book Review: A Mystery of Remnant by B. Catling
Brian Catling was a fascinating artist, working across several disciplines. He was a writer, poet, sculptor, painter, film-maker and performance artist and his work often employed several media at …
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August 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Victor Rees and Iain Sinclair have put together a genuinely intriguing and fitting tribute to the life and work of the late Brian Catling in a new collection called A Mystery of Remnant. You can read my review here: johnrichardkenny.com/2025/08/12/b... #B.Catling #VictorRees #IainSinclair
I interviewed Victor Rees recently about his and Iain Sinclair’s assembling of a tribute to the late great B. Catling: A Mystery of Remnant. You can read the interview here: swanriverpress.ie/2025/07/expl... #B.Catling #IainSinclair #VictorRees #SwanRiverPress #AMysteryofRemnant
Exploring the Hollows | Swan River Press
A Talk with Victor Rees Conducted by John Kenny, July 2025 Victor Rees is a writer, performer, and academic based in London. His PhD focuses on the work of Brian Catling, exploring his oeuvre through ...
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August 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I interviewed Victor Rees recently about his and Iain Sinclair’s assembling of a tribute to the late great B. Catling: A Mystery of Remnant. You can read the interview here: swanriverpress.ie/2025/07/expl... #B.Catling #IainSinclair #VictorRees #SwanRiverPress #AMysteryofRemnant
Celebrating after cataract surgery in Mayfield restaurant, Dublin.
August 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Celebrating after cataract surgery in Mayfield restaurant, Dublin.
For those of you who might have an interest, I'm back at the Irish Writers Centre this September facilitating my Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy course. Please feel free to like and share. Details here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ... #writing #sciencefiction #fantasy #irishwriterscentre
Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy with John Kenny - Irish Writers Centre
Looking for a greater understanding of the tropes of the science fiction & fantasy genres, and the tools to enable you to write exciting stories. Starts Tues 9 Sept 2025
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July 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
For those of you who might have an interest, I'm back at the Irish Writers Centre this September facilitating my Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy course. Please feel free to like and share. Details here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ... #writing #sciencefiction #fantasy #irishwriterscentre
Delighted to learn I have a poem published on Poem Alone today. Many thanks to Colin Dardis for selecting it. poemalone.blogspot.com/2025/07/john... #poetry
John Kenny: The Body
Eye sockets picked of tender flesh by badger, fox, and blackbird, head and angled body settle in a dell purpose built for the final dissipat...
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July 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Delighted to learn I have a poem published on Poem Alone today. Many thanks to Colin Dardis for selecting it. poemalone.blogspot.com/2025/07/john... #poetry