Local writers are highlighted in this section, and the three we give profile to are from Offaly itself.
Other writers you may enjoy are highlighted here:
Tomas O Carthaigh
www.writingsinrhyme.com
Self published two book through Lulu.com, Tomas has been publishing extensivly on the internet and has been featured in the local press.
Derek Fanning
www.derekfanning.pro.ie
Journalist with the Midland Tribune newsaper, Derek needs no introduction to those from the area. Often features his work in his columns for the paper. Also has books published of poetry and travel and a CD of songs.
Jim Brennan
www.jimbrennanpoet.com
Jim produced a casette of readings with Derek Fanning - see above - and has also published books.
Paul Polansky
www.paulpolansky.nstemp.com
Human rights activist Polansky was author of the exlosive "Black Silence" that highlighted the Lety Concentration camp. Today he uses his writings to expose the
Mitrovica Roma IDP situation that he is working to resolve, on collection of note being "UN-Leaded Blood".
Michael Sullivan
www.sullivanthepoet.co.uk
No realtion, though maybe all Sulivans make great Bards, Michael is of Irish extraction and lives in the UK.
