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Mrs Vicky Day @mrsvickyday.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A classy award 👌

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Mrs Vicky Day @mrsvickyday.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

It was ay-may-zing!!! 🤩 #Waterford really knows how to do a poetry book launch 😍

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Kevin MacAlan @kevinmacalan.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

We filled the room! Thank you everybody for your support. The place was buzzing. Never seen the venue so full (we spilled into the adjoining annex). And thank you @mollytwomey.bsky.social for bringing a degree of professionalism to the proceedings. #poetry #writingcommunity #micropoetry #waterford

The photo shows a crowded room at Waterford Gallery of Art where people have gathered to enjoy poetry.

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waterford rhyme @waterfordrhyme.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

What a joy to have so many wonderful poets in the room today including @poetryid.bsky.social @lyndithesupreme.bsky.social @allgumsblazing.bsky.social @davidpoet.bsky.social @mollytwomey.bsky.social @kevinmacalan.bsky.social and so many more… Thanks a million to everyone who helped make today amazing

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Mrs Vicky Day @mrsvickyday.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Well done Alan and Kevin. You’re like the dynamic [arts] duo of West Waterford! #kapow #dynamicduo

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Alan Murphy @allgumsblazing.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I am also very pleased to be making an appearance, coincidentally alongside @kevinmacalan.bsky.social. All characters in Kevin's writing are purely fictional though, I must stress!

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Kevin MacAlan @kevinmacalan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I’m very pleased to be making an appearance in The Martello Journal’s 8th edition. Coincidentally, once again alongside artwork from @allgumsblazing.bsky.social A short story from me this time. Many thanks to the editors Úna & Jack.

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Alan Murphy @allgumsblazing.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

There is one week left to enter this year's Waterford Competition, judged by acclaimed poet @mollytwomey.bsky.social. The waterford is a new four line poetry form, invented by @kevinmacalan.bsky.social. Why not have a go? They're fun to write.

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West Waterford Arts Group @westwaterfordag.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Time’s a tickin’ - best get waterfording!

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waterford rhyme @waterfordrhyme.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A lovely article in this week's Dungarvan Leader about this year's #annualwaterfordcompetition. Go to waterfordrhyme.com for full details and the entry form. There's a cash prize for the winner! Entries close 19 June. Get waterfording!

Article from Dungarvan Leader newspaper:
ANNOUNCING THE THIRD ANNUAL WATERFORD COMPETITION – BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!
We’re once again delighted to have the support of the Dungarvan Leader to promote the return of the annual waterford competition. Originally, Co Waterford poet Kevin MacAlan introduced this poetry format because he felt the limerick had had its way long enough. It was time for some healthy inter-county rivalry! But in a very short time, the waterford has established itself in the poetry arena as having artistic qualities beyond the irreverent ditties that are the majority of limericks. Comparisons with the limerick have been surpassed by comparisons with the haiku. The sincerity and positivity of a waterford, albeit very concise, give it a gravitas the limerick lacks.
A waterford has only four lines. It has a distinct rhythm having a strict 8, 4, 4, 8, syllable count. The first line must rhyme with the fourth, and the second with the third. Think of the waterford as a word caricature, a thumbnail character sketch in four lines about people or places, art or philosophy. Another important distinction between the limerick and the waterford, is that the waterford celebrates its subject; it’s a positive commentary.
The annual waterford competition is open to everyone 18 and over.
This year’s competition is bigger and better than ever. We have a special guest judge: the outstanding poet Molly Twomey. In August the 10 winning waterfords selected by Molly will be celebrated at a gala event hosted in the Waterford Gallery of Art. And this year there’s a cash prize of €100 for the overall winner.
The competition is open for entries from 9 May to 19 June. For further information, examples of waterfords, and the online entry form, go to the website: waterfordrhyme.com

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Mrs Vicky Day @mrsvickyday.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Get waterfording folks!

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

In the last month I’ve visited almost twenty indie bookstores and, honestly folks, why would you buy your books elsewhere when you could have your own personal book expert to hand? Look at these wonders, they’re amazing #SaintsAndWarriors #IndieBooksellers

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Kevin MacAlan @kevinmacalan.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

And it’s open! Write a waterford, submit it at waterfordrhyme.com & maybe win €100. Simples. I can leave you all in peace now 😏 #Poetry #writingcommunity #PoetryCommunity #Poets #Writing #PoetryCompetition #PoetryPrompt #WritingContest #CallForSubmissions #ContestAlert #PoetryIsNotDead #MicroPoetry

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West Waterford Arts Group @westwaterfordag.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Not long to wait now!

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Kevin MacAlan @kevinmacalan.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

This competition opens for submissions on May 9th. Visit waterfordrhyme.com - final details will be published over the next few days. @waterfordrhyme.bsky.social @westwaterfordag.bsky.social #poetry #poem #poet #writing #writingcommunity #poetsofbsky #poetrycommunity #poetrycompetition

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Kevin MacAlan @kevinmacalan.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The biggest news so far of this year’s waterford competition @waterfordrhyme.bsky.social is that 2026’s judge is the outstanding poet @mollytwomey.bsky.social - team waterford is thrilled to have an opportunity to work with another Lismore legend. Last year it was @allgumsblazing.bsky.social !

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Alan Murphy @allgumsblazing.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

A great new waterford rhyme competition coming down the tracks!

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Kevin MacAlan @kevinmacalan.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I’m still asking this…

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Alan Murphy @allgumsblazing.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

A great new Waterford rhyme competition coming down the tracks ✨

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Metachrosis Magazine (Subs open from 12 Dec - 01 Mar) @metachrosismag.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Our featured piece for today from Issue 5 is 'Instructions to my past lives’ barber' by Sristi Sangupta! You can find this issue's digital and physical editions on our website: metachrosislitmag.com. Issue 6 arrives this Summer! #litmag #literarymagazine #poetry

1. Instructions to my past lives’ barber: an index up to page 125,8171
— a burning Haibun

Sristi Sangupta

For erasure; incidents of listening on (17) exciting sheets of moringa blossoms pouring into empty shoes (see for razor softness around the neck, 22,222) make blinkers of my ma’s hands for as long as possible (476), spray alloy blades frequently (see for allergies, 75,000), I will break the swaddles every five minutes (3874) do not rush the sideburns like the ancient memphis tombs2 (79) do not cut the line for Secunder

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Kevin MacAlan @kevinmacalan.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Talking of the waterford at Tsundoku #writingcommunity

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waterford rhyme @waterfordrhyme.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Every #Wednesday we'll share a #waterford. Respond with your own (4 lines; 8, 4, 4, 8 syllables; ABBA rhyming scheme). These are slices of feel-good art so keep them positive! #waterfordrhyme #poetrysky #poetry #irishhaiku #poetrycommunity #PoetsOnBluesky #skypoets #writingcommunity #spéirghorm

Image of a waterford printed in black on a white brick background.

New Arrival by Caoimhe Cooke

Velvet skin and a baby grow
chunky, toasty
quiet mostly
a smile as soft as a rainbow.

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West Waterford Arts Group @westwaterfordag.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

This week’s #weeklywaterford features our very own @davidpoet.bsky.social - truly a poet you can rely on!

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West Waterford Arts Group @westwaterfordag.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

It’s Wednesday which means it must be #weeklywaterford time! This week features a #waterford by the Lismore-based #artypoet @allgumsblazing.bsky.social

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Alan Murphy @allgumsblazing.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

The waterford is catching on! 😉

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PoetryID @poetryid.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

#poetry practitioners - have a try at the #waterford. One verse, four lines, rhyming ABBA, with 8,4,4 and 8 syllables. @kevinmacalan.bsky.social

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Alan Murphy @allgumsblazing.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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

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waterford rhyme @waterfordrhyme.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Thank you! We've just announced the longlist for this year's competition. Standards were high and our guest judge @allgumsblazing.bsky.social has a tough job picking the 10 winning entries. The winning poets will be announced on 29 November.

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PoetryID @poetryid.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Always happy to meet another #poetry form - this time, one with its own competition; the waterford waterford.carrd.co @waterfordrhyme.bsky.social

waterford.carrd.co

Waterford

Waterford poetry format and poetry competition

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West Waterford Arts Group @westwaterfordag.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Featuring our very own @allgumsblazing.bsky.social - well done Alan!

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Damien B Donnelly @eatthestorms.com · 27/10/2025

The 5th Storm has landed, the printed journal of poetry, prose & visual art featuring 89 star Stormers & cover art by Brian Malachy Quinn is supported by @dublincityoflit.bsky.social @fingal.ie Now available to buy at our online shop eatthestorms.com/the-storm-sh...

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West Waterford Arts Group @westwaterfordag.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Delighted to see our very own Kevin MacAlan published in Bewildering Stories. Congratulations!

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West Waterford Arts Group @westwaterfordag.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Have you submitted your waterford yet?!? Entries close 15 November. Get waterfording!

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Metachrosis Magazine (Subs open from 12 Dec - 01 Mar) @metachrosismag.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Our featured piece for today from Issue 5 is Neurophilosophy 2 diptych by Sharon Reeber! 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

Neurophilosophy 2 diptych
Sharon Reeber, Monotype on paper.

Below are two images, placed one on top of the other. Both are abstract prints featuring repeating circular patterns layered over colours.
The top image features a corridor of repeating spirals that move diagonally from right to left, with larger spirals running perpendicular to the central shape. The background is predominantly black with a cobalt blue square in the top-left-hand corner, a green web, and a hazy rectangle on the right-hand side.
The bottom image shows a larger spiral shape placed in the center, with large spirals emanating outward from this central form. The Background is mostly black. A wide green line and peach haze occupy the bottom left-hand corner, and a cobalt blue and purple rectangle take up the right-hand side.

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🍺Donald Clarke 🎥 @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

I hammered out a few more unworthy words on Diane Keaton. It really does feel as if the evening is drawing in. www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...

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Charming, eccentric and likeable, no star had energy quite like Diane Keaton

Laid-back Californian built a 60-year career unlike any other, from Annie Hall to The Godfather

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Kevin MacAlan @kevinmacalan.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

It’s that man again! @allgumsblazing.bsky.social Great work, Alan. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Metachrosis Magazine (Subs open from 12 Dec - 01 Mar) @metachrosismag.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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

Animalculum,
Alan Murphy, Digital Photograph.

Below is an image of a gray surface with orange patterns that resemble stains. The orange pattern vary in size and shape, though all are circular. They splay out across the length of the image. On the right hand side is a small white rectangle. The rectangle is roughly half the width of the image and is in the mid-ground. In this white rectangle are horizontal lines that flow and diver in a number of different ways and are different colours, all the lines are thin. The image is surrounded by a thin black border.

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Damien B Donnelly @eatthestorms.com · 21/09/2025

⚡️Meet the Stormers of Issue V ⚡️ Ellen Harrold is an Irish artist, writer, & editor-in-chief of Metachrosis Literary. She uses painting, drawing, text, and textiles to explore anatomy, physics, and ecology. ellenharrold.art Supported by #fingalarts & @dublincityoflit.bsky.social

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Alan Murphy @allgumsblazing.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

My poem The Life and Death of an Aran Jumper appears in the latest issue of Poetry Bus. Out now! #poetry #poetrybus #aranjumper

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Metachrosis Magazine (Subs open from 12 Dec - 01 Mar) @metachrosismag.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Our featured piece for today from Issue 5 is a fragment from 'Convection (Victory) Columns', by Ross McDiarmid! 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 #poetry

Convection (Victory) Columns
Ross McDiarmid

Joys rebound as off glass; ceilins
ay sheer aether keep them. Below –
knee-deep – in thought, a figure gains
weight fie graven mass. Gravity –
What force! – burdens their mien. So fraught,
Homo Spiritualis waits
’twixt, neither plume, nor swoon – for fate,
like the stars, exceeds. Their prayers

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Damien B Donnelly @eatthestorms.com · 17/09/2025

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

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Kevin MacAlan @kevinmacalan.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

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.

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Alan Murphy @allgumsblazing.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

This is a collaboration I was very happy to be part of, now on the Palestine Embassy website. Thank you Kevin and the embassy.

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