Kevin MacAlan
@kevinmacalan.bsky.social
Poet/writer/ditherer. MA in Creative Writing. Living in rural West Waterford. Contributor of stuff to books and mags and the occasional live event.
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Looking forward to reading at the launch of Swerve 5 this evening. It’s online, so come one, come all! Kicks off at 8pm.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Looking forward to reading at the launch of Swerve 5 this evening. It’s online, so come one, come all! Kicks off at 8pm.
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Lois and Clark blitzing Christmas!
It's been a blizzard of Christmas Fairs recently in West Waterford, with one more to go in the Fusion Centre, Dungarvan on Saturday. Here's me and @jobell-writer.bsky.social taking it all very seriously. My "gear" (books, cards, prints etc) is also available here: www.avantcardpublications.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Lois and Clark blitzing Christmas!
What a diverse community waterfordists are - winners there from Ireland, the US, Pakistan, and Malaysia! It is a global phenomenon. 😀
Congratulations to all the winners! Looking forward to reading them soon
December 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
What a diverse community waterfordists are - winners there from Ireland, the US, Pakistan, and Malaysia! It is a global phenomenon. 😀
Excited to be at the @dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social this Saturday. I’ll be reading two poems I was fortunate enough to have published in issues 9 and 10 of The Waxed Lemon. Such an important local journal. #indiepub #authorsofbluesky #bookcommunity #writeon #literarydreams #independentauthors
November 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Excited to be at the @dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social this Saturday. I’ll be reading two poems I was fortunate enough to have published in issues 9 and 10 of The Waxed Lemon. Such an important local journal. #indiepub #authorsofbluesky #bookcommunity #writeon #literarydreams #independentauthors
That’s a philosophic waterford if ever I saw one (and I should know, I invented them!). But check out that last line, maybe there’s a typo. Shouldn’t “you’re” be just “you”? Great work though, stay poetic! 😁
November 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
That’s a philosophic waterford if ever I saw one (and I should know, I invented them!). But check out that last line, maybe there’s a typo. Shouldn’t “you’re” be just “you”? Great work though, stay poetic! 😁
Y, felizmente, ¡mi nombre está en esa lista también! 🍾
All Hail The Amazing Issue 6 Poets! Among them @oyoguhito.bsky.social @ewenglass.bsky.social @carmellapoetry.bsky.social @josehernandezdz.bsky.social @lauracamacho.bsky.social @samszanto.bsky.social and @ciaranbuckley.bsky.social #Poets #poems #Amazing #sensational #gorgeous #newpoetry
November 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Y, felizmente, ¡mi nombre está en esa lista también! 🍾
Thrilled to have a couple of poems in this journal. One called “I Don’t Know S C Flynn” - which is true, but I do follow him (@scyflynn.bsky.social) on BlueSky. As should you all! 😏
Check out our amazing Issue 6 cover art by Lita Cabellut. You know you want in - themadridreview.com/subscriptions
#arte #art #portada #litacabellut #litmag #subscribenow
#arte #art #portada #litacabellut #litmag #subscribenow
November 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thrilled to have a couple of poems in this journal. One called “I Don’t Know S C Flynn” - which is true, but I do follow him (@scyflynn.bsky.social) on BlueSky. As should you all! 😏
Poetry needs you! 🫵🏼
The second annual waterford competition. Free to enter and open to all. Entries close at midnight on 15 November 2025. Visit waterford.carrd.co for full details and entry form.
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Waterford poetry format and poetry competition
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October 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Poetry needs you! 🫵🏼
A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. 😁 Thank you @jesstraynor.bsky.social
WWAG members enjoyed today’s Waterford Writers Weekend poetry workshop with @jesstraynor.bsky.social - well done to @allgumsblazing.bsky.social, @kevinmacalan.bsky.social and David Ryan.
#Poetry #PoetryCommunity #PoetsOnBluesky #skypoets #writingcommunity #booksky #poetrysky #writesky #speirgorm
#Poetry #PoetryCommunity #PoetsOnBluesky #skypoets #writingcommunity #booksky #poetrysky #writesky #speirgorm
October 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. 😁 Thank you @jesstraynor.bsky.social
Kevin MacAlan welcome
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October 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM
It’s great to have a poem in this!
Had the busiest week ever but am now reading all the messages! Thank you so much to all the poets involved in this...your work inspires me and keeps me going when it lands in the rough diamond inbox. Poetry for me, like many of you, is the light that keeps me going THANK YOU❤️
October 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It’s great to have a poem in this!
Last year a new poetry format was launched into the world. A 24-syllable expression of positivity that’s as challenging to write as it is uplifting to read. The 2nd annual waterford comp is now open to all and free to enter. See waterford.carrd.co for details. #poetry #micropoetry #poem #BlueSkyPoet
September 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Last year a new poetry format was launched into the world. A 24-syllable expression of positivity that’s as challenging to write as it is uplifting to read. The 2nd annual waterford comp is now open to all and free to enter. See waterford.carrd.co for details. #poetry #micropoetry #poem #BlueSkyPoet
What a lovely evening in Tramore!
September 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
What a lovely evening in Tramore!
Alan Murphy’s name in lights surrounded by thunderbolts and drama? No more than @allgumsblazing.bsky.social deserves! Great stuff, Alan. Keep it up. 👍🏼
Meet the Stormers of Issue V
Alan Murphy is an award-nominated writer and illustrator of four collections of poetry for children and teenagers. He has contributed art & poetry to numerous digital & print journals
The Storms is supported by #fingalartso & #dublincityoflit
Arrives Nov
Alan Murphy is an award-nominated writer and illustrator of four collections of poetry for children and teenagers. He has contributed art & poetry to numerous digital & print journals
The Storms is supported by #fingalartso & #dublincityoflit
Arrives Nov
September 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Alan Murphy’s name in lights surrounded by thunderbolts and drama? No more than @allgumsblazing.bsky.social deserves! Great stuff, Alan. Keep it up. 👍🏼
Reposted by Kevin MacAlan
“An old tape ran”, very helpful phrase for un-learning shame. 📼
@yoloakili.bsky.social @drdoylesays.bsky.social
@yoloakili.bsky.social @drdoylesays.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
“An old tape ran”, very helpful phrase for un-learning shame. 📼
@yoloakili.bsky.social @drdoylesays.bsky.social
@yoloakili.bsky.social @drdoylesays.bsky.social
Our featured piece for today from Issue 5 is Animalculum by @allgumsblazing.bsky.social ! You can find this issue's digital and physical editions on our website: metachrosislitmag.com. You can also order a physical copy while you're there. #litmag #literarymagazine #art
September 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Reposted by Kevin MacAlan
Get your waterfords to Waterford!
It’s time to write your waterfords for 2025’s competition.
We’re delighted to say this year’s judge will be the incomparable @allgumsblazing.bsky.social
Visit waterford.carrd.co for details and means of entry.
We’re delighted to say this year’s judge will be the incomparable @allgumsblazing.bsky.social
Visit waterford.carrd.co for details and means of entry.
September 16, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Get your waterfords to Waterford!
Submissions are open!
September 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Submissions are open!
Ha! The limerick has a few centuries head start, but there’s always room for a bit of good old inter-county rivalry. 😏
September 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Ha! The limerick has a few centuries head start, but there’s always room for a bit of good old inter-county rivalry. 😏
It’s time to write your waterfords for 2025’s competition.
We’re delighted to say this year’s judge will be the incomparable @allgumsblazing.bsky.social
Visit waterford.carrd.co for details and means of entry.
We’re delighted to say this year’s judge will be the incomparable @allgumsblazing.bsky.social
Visit waterford.carrd.co for details and means of entry.
September 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
It’s time to write your waterfords for 2025’s competition.
We’re delighted to say this year’s judge will be the incomparable @allgumsblazing.bsky.social
Visit waterford.carrd.co for details and means of entry.
We’re delighted to say this year’s judge will be the incomparable @allgumsblazing.bsky.social
Visit waterford.carrd.co for details and means of entry.
Absolutely thrilled to be in this magnificent journal!
Thanks to all the poets!
Gracias a todos los poetas ¡Os queremos a todos!
@coastalpoet.bsky.social @noelcowley.bsky.social @bobblack1.bsky.social @steverinod.bsky.social @karinalutz.bsky.social @kevinmacalan.bsky.social @huatiacuri.bsky.social @carmellapoetry.bsky.social
#poetry #gaza #love #peace
Gracias a todos los poetas ¡Os queremos a todos!
@coastalpoet.bsky.social @noelcowley.bsky.social @bobblack1.bsky.social @steverinod.bsky.social @karinalutz.bsky.social @kevinmacalan.bsky.social @huatiacuri.bsky.social @carmellapoetry.bsky.social
#poetry #gaza #love #peace
August 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Absolutely thrilled to be in this magnificent journal!
Is there a bigger World Cup than this? 🤔
Remember to vote for Ireland in the Poetry World Cup! 🇮🇪
Click the link now to vote! 👇
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#poetryworldcup #poetry #ireland
Click the link now to vote! 👇
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#poetryworldcup #poetry #ireland
July 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Is there a bigger World Cup than this? 🤔
Coinciding with my contribution to the upcoming @madridlitmag.bsky.social #PoemsforPalestine edition, I am also excited to have a piece “Pyre” paired with phenomenal artwork by @allgumsblazing.bsky.social, and exhibited by the Palestine embassy in Dublin. palestineembassy.ie/artistic_con... #gaza
Artistic Contributions
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July 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Coinciding with my contribution to the upcoming @madridlitmag.bsky.social #PoemsforPalestine edition, I am also excited to have a piece “Pyre” paired with phenomenal artwork by @allgumsblazing.bsky.social, and exhibited by the Palestine embassy in Dublin. palestineembassy.ie/artistic_con... #gaza
We need a little World Cup fever! 😏
Ireland for the cup! 🇮🇪 Vote now 🗳️
Kevin MacAlan could be representing Ireland in the poetry World Cup!
In order for the poem to get into the final 8 to compete next year it needs clicks. Please visit this link👇 and share it everywhere and anywhere.
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#poetryworldcup #poetry #ireland #speirgorm
In order for the poem to get into the final 8 to compete next year it needs clicks. Please visit this link👇 and share it everywhere and anywhere.
waxpoetryart.com/dublin/publi...
#poetryworldcup #poetry #ireland #speirgorm
July 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
We need a little World Cup fever! 😏