Donkey Innovation
The donkey of the whip was tired Bringing its cart and load from A to B A way out of its horrific …
How Lucky Are We
“Was it for this the Wild Geese fled?” Poor Irish – how lucky are we In these modern times, in our land …
Who Has a Welcome From All At Banagher Horse Fair?
There went out the question from one who was not yet there About the month of September and the Banagher Horse Fair …
The Bald Man in Bed, The Cat, The Dog and the Flea
There was a fat bald man who lived with a cat And a dog that had fleas, but he did not know …
Statues Fall
Freedoms cries brought the statues down The Reich lay in ruins as a new regime Promised freedom of a version of the …
Lovers of Loftus Hall
She was a fine maiden of thirty years At the table playing cards He, the dark stranger who had come A gentleman …
Our Friends Were Not Silent
Dedicated to Heather Heyer and all who died for the right to confront the Right Our friends were not silent In solidarity …
Modern Poetry during Vintage Week in Birr at Tin Jug Studio with Sandra Corrigan Breathanach and James King
At #tinjugstudio in #birr for reading event as part of #birrvintageweek today #art #offaly #festival A post shared by Thomas Carty (@tomjcarty) …
Wonderful Women Atop Their Flying Machines
To dance anywhere graceful is a feat, Looked upon by all beneath: Maybe its easier for them up there Where they dance …
The Web of Linen
Based on a folk take of the Carty (as Carthy should be spelled!!!) family, told to the Irish Folklore Commission, Eileen’s great …