About the Poem
In this episode, Declan reads the classic poem by renowned Irish poet, Patrick Kavanagh - A Christmas Childhood.
In this poem Kavanagh describes a magical memory from his childhood - a Christmas when he was six years old.
At Kavanagh’s funeral in 1967, Seamus Heaney read ‘A Christmas Childhood’ at his graveside graveside.
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About the Poet
Patrick Kavanagh was born in rural Inniskeen, County Monaghan, in 1904, was an renowned Irish poet and novelist.
He is known for his accounts of Irish life through reference to what was everyday and commonplace.
When the Irish Times compiled a list of favourite Irish poems in 2000, ten of Kavanagh's poems were in the top 50, and he was rated the second favourite poet behind W. B. Yeats.
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How to Listen and follow
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Now for the promotion bit!
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Thanks for listening - Till next time..
Slán go fóill
Declan
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About the Poem
In this episode, Declan reads the classic poem by renowned Irish poet, Patrick Kavanagh - A Christmas Childhood.
In this poem Kavanagh describes a magical memory from his childhood - a Christmas when he was six years old.
At Kavanagh’s funeral in 1967, Seamus Heaney read ‘A Christmas Childhood’ at his graveside graveside.
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About the Poet
Patrick Kavanagh was born in rural Inniskeen, County Monaghan, in 1904, was an renowned Irish poet and novelist.
He is known for his accounts of Irish life through reference to what was everyday and commonplace.
When the Irish Times compiled a list of favourite Irish poems in 2000, ten of Kavanagh's poems were in the top 50, and he was rated the second favourite poet behind W. B. Yeats.
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How to Listen and follow
You can listen to the podcast , My Poetry Readings, on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts by clicking on any of the links above or on the podcast website
You can also subscribe and follow the podcast on social media by clicking on the links either on the top banner or the links below:-
Facebook - @mypoetryreadings
Instagram - @mypoetryreadings
Twitter:- @mypoetryreadin1
Youtube:- My Poetry Readings with Declan Walsh
Now for the promotion bit!
I hope you enjoy and looking forward to hearing any comments or suggestions that you may have .
If you have enjoyed , please spread the word , like , share (etc!) -by clicking the 'Share Episode' link above.
If you can, please leave a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts. This will help others to also enjoy the podcast.
Thanks for listening - Till next time..
Slán go fóill
Declan
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