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Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 6 – Season 10

Episode 6 of Eat the Storms, season 10, is now available on our preferred podcast platform, with readings from Jamie O’Halloran, Desmond Dowling, Luisa Aparisi-França, Susan Richardson, Lawrence Moore, Eoin Devereux and Hannah Hull. Hosted and produced by Damien B. Donnelly

Eat the Storms meets The Storms – An Audio Companion

Podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This special episode of the poetry podcast celebrates the launch of The Storms Issue V, the printed journal of poetry, prose and visual art and aired on Sunday 2nd NovContinue reading “Eat the Storms meets The Storms – An Audio Companion”

A fifth Storm lands on bookshelves this November

Comprising of 89 contributors from 13 different countries, issue V of The Storms, the printed journal of poetry, prose and visual arts will launch on 1 November at 2:30pm in Rathfarnham Castle in Dublin, with thanks to the OPW, followed by an online launch on Tuesday 4 Nov at 8pm while the poetry podcast, EatContinue reading “A fifth Storm lands on bookshelves this November”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 2 – Season 10

Podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This second episode of Season 10 aired on Sunday 19th October 2025. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars…Continue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 2 – Season 10”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 1 – Season 10

Podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This first episode of Season 10 aired on Sunday 12th October 2025. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars…Continue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 1 – Season 10”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – The Pride Poetry Party 2025

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This special episode of the podcast, celebrating Pride Month 2025 aired on Saturday 28th June 2025. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are detailsContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – The Pride Poetry Party 2025”

A Look Back, Pushcart Prize Nominations

Each year since 1976, small presses and journals are invited to nominate 6 pieces they have published that year for a Pushcart Prize. So far, The Storms has managed to submit nominations from three of our four issues and below is a look at our nominations so far. Each issue has seen an overwhelming amountContinue reading “A Look Back, Pushcart Prize Nominations”

The Word on the Storm is Good!

You have two week left to submit to The Storms issue V. But what have people been saying about The Storms journal? A look back at some of the social media happenings since we launched our inaugural issue in August 2022. Thank you to all our glorious contributors who we call our star Stormers andContinue reading “The Word on the Storm is Good!”

Submit to the 5th Storm

Submissions are currently open for issue 5 of The Storms, our printed journal of poetry, prose and visual art. This issue is supported by Fingal Arts / Fingal County Council and Dublin UNESCO City of Literature / Dublin City Council and EIC, Damien B. Donnelly, is accompanied this time by fellow Dublin writer, and long-timeContinue reading “Submit to the 5th Storm”

May Storm – Poetry Day Ireland 2025 on Eat the Storms

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This special episode of the podcast aired on Thursday 1st May 2025. It has been supported by Poetry Ireland. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly.Continue reading “May Storm – Poetry Day Ireland 2025 on Eat the Storms”

May Storm, an all-county showcase for Poetry Day Ireland 2025

What is it all about? Eat the Storms, the poetry podcast, will host its annual Poetry Day Ireland episode, featuring 32 poets, each reading a single poem to represent one of the 32 counties on the island of Ireland, our most popular episode each year. This year the theme of Poetry Day Ireland is MayContinue reading “May Storm, an all-county showcase for Poetry Day Ireland 2025”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 13 – Season 9

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This final episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 1st February 2025. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to theContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 13 – Season 9”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 12 – Season 9

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 4th January 2025. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guestContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 12 – Season 9”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 11 – Season 9

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 28th December 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guestContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 11 – Season 9”

CHristmas with Eat the Storms

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This special episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 22nd December 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to theContinue reading “CHristmas with Eat the Storms”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 9 – Season 9

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This special episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 15th December 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to theContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 9 – Season 9”

Eat the Storms – A Podcast for Palestine -Season 9

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This fundraising episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 7th December 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details of all guests. AContinue reading “Eat the Storms – A Podcast for Palestine -Season 9”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – The Dark Angels Poets – Episode 7 – Season 9

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 30th November 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the DarkContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – The Dark Angels Poets – Episode 7 – Season 9”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 6 – Season 9

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 23rd November 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guestContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 6 – Season 9”

The Storms Issue 4 Contributors

Below is a list of all the contributors to our 4th issue, to be launched 10 Nov 2024. Contributors appear in the order they feature in the journal. The theme for this issue is Dublin Days, from city to shore and across the sea. Issue 4 Cover Artist Darragh Treacy, originally from Avoca, Co. Wicklow,Continue reading “The Storms Issue 4 Contributors”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 4 – A Happening at Halloween- Season 9

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This special Halloween episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 31st October 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links toContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 4 – A Happening at Halloween- Season 9”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 3 – Season 9

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 26th October 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guestContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 3 – Season 9”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 2 – Season 9

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 19th October 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guestContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 2 – Season 9”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 1 – Season 9

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. The 1st episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 12th October 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to theContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 1 – Season 9”

Behind the Storms with Paul Stephenson – An In-Between Episode – The Poetry Podcast

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms.  A longer version of this episode first aired on Saturday 9th March 2024. This version features the Behind the Storms chat with Paul Stephenson, along with Paul reading from his poetry collectionContinue reading “Behind the Storms with Paul Stephenson – An In-Between Episode – The Poetry Podcast”

Behind the Storms with Sue Finch, an In-Between episode of Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Music, You Tube and many more platforms A longer version of this episode first aired on Saturday 24th February 2024. This version features the Behind the Storms chat with Sue Finch, along with Sue readingContinue reading “Behind the Storms with Sue Finch, an In-Between episode of Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast”

Behind the Storms with Karen Pierce Gonzalez, An In-Between episode of Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Music, You Tube and many more platforms. A longer version of this episode first aired on Saturday 17th February 2024. This version features the Behind the Storms chat with Karen Pierce Gonzalez, along with KarenContinue reading “Behind the Storms with Karen Pierce Gonzalez, An In-Between episode of Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast”

Behind the Storms with Susan Richardson, An In-Between episode of Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Music, You Tube and many more platforms. A longer version of this episode first aired on Saturday 10th February 2024. This version features the Behind the Storms chat with Susan Richardson, along with Susan readingContinue reading “Behind the Storms with Susan Richardson, An In-Between episode of Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast”

Behind the Storms with David Nash, An In-Between episode of Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Music, You Tube and many more platforms. A longer version of this episode first aired on Saturday 3rd February 2024. This version features the Behind the Storms chat with David Nash, along with David readingContinue reading “Behind the Storms with David Nash, An In-Between episode of Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast”

Eat the Storms – The Annual Pride Poetry Party 2024

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, You Tube, Amazon Music and many more platforms. The Special Pride Poetry Party Episode aires on Friday 28th June 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to theContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Annual Pride Poetry Party 2024”

Eat the Storms – Joy/Us – Arachne Takeover for Pride Month

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts , Amazon Prime Music, You Tube and many more platforms. The special episode aires on Sunday 23rd June 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guestContinue reading “Eat the Storms – Joy/Us – Arachne Takeover for Pride Month”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 17 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 17th episode of Season 8 aired on Saturday 8th June 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Matthew MCContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 17 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 16 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 16th episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 1st June 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… GaryContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 16 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 15 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 15th episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 25th May 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… HilaryContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 15 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 14 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 14th episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 18th May 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… SarahContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 14 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 13 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 13th episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 4th May 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly and is a bumper episode to celebrate the launch ofContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 13 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – Northern Soul Roadshow 2024 – The Poetry Podcast – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This special episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 27th April 2024 to celebrate the voices of the Northern Soul Roadshow 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly.Continue reading “Eat the Storms – Northern Soul Roadshow 2024 – The Poetry Podcast – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – All-Ireland Poetic Relay Race for Poetry Day Ireland 2024 – The Poetry Podcast – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This special episode of Season 8 will air on Thursday 25th April 2024 to celebrate Poetry Day Ireland. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and linksContinue reading “Eat the Storms – All-Ireland Poetic Relay Race for Poetry Day Ireland 2024 – The Poetry Podcast – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 10 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 10th episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 20th April 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. This bumper episode was all about young voices starting out,Continue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 10 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 9 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 9th episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 12th April 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… SeánContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 9 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms meets The Broken Spine & The Whiskey Tree – Episode 7 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 7th episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 23rd March 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. The show was a celebration of The Whiskey Tree, anContinue reading “Eat the Storms meets The Broken Spine & The Whiskey Tree – Episode 7 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 6 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 6th episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 16th March 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… A.RContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 6 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 5 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 5th episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 9th March 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… KatherineContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 5 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 4 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 4th episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 24th February 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… PeterContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 4 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 3 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 3rd episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 17th February 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… JulieContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 3 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 2 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The 2nd episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 10th February 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… AmandaContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 2 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 1 – Season 8

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This 1st episode of Season 8 will air on Saturday 3rd February 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… JaneContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 1 – Season 8”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Christmas & Winter Special Episode

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The poetry podcast is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below is a list of guests on the special episode which drops at 5pm, 23rd Dec 2023… Karen Pierce Gonzalez KarenContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Christmas & Winter Special Episode”

A Christmas Round-up of 2023 Bookshelf Goodies

Highlights that made their way to The Storm Shelter bookshelf in 2023, not all published in 2023 but discovered, or rediscovered this year … Step into the Dark, by Julie Stevens, published by Hedgehog Poetry Press HOWL, New Irish Writing, an anthology of stories and poem, 2023 Glisk and Glimmer, poems about Light, an anthologyContinue reading “A Christmas Round-up of 2023 Bookshelf Goodies”

The Storms Issue 2 Pushcart Prize Nominations ’23

Below is a list of our Pushcart Prize nominations based on our 2nd issue the The Storms, first published in February 2023. Emily Roys Elizabeth Gibson Clodagh Healy Fiona O’Rourke Bex Hainsworth Robert Frede Kenter The Storms, Issue 2 is available at https://eatthestorms.com/the-storm-shop/ Read the PDF of featuring our Pushcart Prize ’23 nominations here…

The Poet Spells Her Name by Sarah Connor

But I wish, just once, she would gorge herself, and turn laughing, with juice-stained lips … I said of Sarah Connor’s debut poetry chapbook, The Crow Gods, published by Sídhe Press, that it was a significant collection, never anything less than sensory, a debut far from novice territory, one that I’d bookmarked into the memory.Continue reading “The Poet Spells Her Name by Sarah Connor”

Eat The Storms – The Storms – Issue 3 – An Audio Companion

Below is a list of all the guests on this special episode of the podcast which celebrates Issue III of The Storms, the printed journal of poetry, prose and visual arts, launched Oct ’23. Guests appear in the order they read on the podcast. Julian Day Jeff Gallagher Sam Szanto Caitríona Lane Clive Donovan DoreenContinue reading “Eat The Storms – The Storms – Issue 3 – An Audio Companion”

The Storms Issue 3 Contributors

Below is a list of all the contributors to our 3rd issue, launched 22nd Oct 2023. Contributors appear in the order they feature in the book. Julian Day Joshua Vermillion Jeff Gallagher Sam Szanto Brigid Sweeney Caitríona Lane Clive Donovan Doreen Duffy Tonnie Richmond Beth Gordon Jeroen Mudde Nina Parmenter Jules Whiting Kris Spencer JudithContinue reading “The Storms Issue 3 Contributors”

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – A 7th Season of Collections

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. The poetry podcast is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. On this season of the poetry podcast we celebrated one ‘about to be published’, ‘recently published’ or ‘previously published’ collection eachContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – A 7th Season of Collections”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 14 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 16th September 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Linda Drattell Linda DrattellContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 14 – Season 7”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 13 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 9th September 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Beth Brooke Beth BrookeContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 13 – Season 7”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 12 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 26th August 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Michael McKimm Collection ofContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 12 – Season 7”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 11 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 19th August 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Simon Maddrell Collection ofContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 11 – Season 7”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 10 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 12th August 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Briony Collins Collection ofContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 10 – Season 7”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 9 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 15th July 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Elizabeth M Castillo CollectionContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 9 – Season 7”

Thief by Bianca Bowers: Guest poetry review from Richard Gibney

Richard Gibney, writer and editor, joins us today with a review of Bianca Bowers’ poetry collection Thief No shortage of creativity in Thief: Bianca Bowers’ lamentation on poetry block Peppered with gems throughout, Bianca Bowers’ latest poetry collection, Thief, shows both the poet’s growth at verse-craft and the poet-narrator’s frustration that, as the poem ‘QuietContinue reading “Thief by Bianca Bowers: Guest poetry review from Richard Gibney”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 8 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 8th July 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Chris Fitzpatrick Collection ofContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 8 – Season 7”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 7 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 1st July 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Collection of the WeekContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 7 – Season 7”

Eclectia by Seamus ua Trodd: Guest poetry review from Richard Gibney

Richard Gibney, writer and editor, joins us today with a review of Seamus ua Trodd’s poetry collection Eclectria. With its magnificent thematic breadth and awesome formal diversity, Seamus ua Trodd’s debut collection of poetry, Eclectia, features work that focuses on events in history alongside more personal pieces that capture transcendental moments of insight or clarityContinue reading “Eclectia by Seamus ua Trodd: Guest poetry review from Richard Gibney”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – The Pride Party – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 24th June 2023 to celebrate Pride Month, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars…Continue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – The Pride Party – Season 7”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 5 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 17th June 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… James McConachie James McConachieContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 5 – Season 7”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 4 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 10th May 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Merril D Smith MerrilContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 4 – Season 7”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 3 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This final episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 3rd May 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Tim Relf TimContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 3 – Season 7”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 2 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This final episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 27th May 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Richard-Yves Sitoski Richard-YvesContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 2 – Season 7”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 1 – Season 7

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This final episode of Season 7 aired first on Saturday 20th May 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Andy Breckenridge AndyContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 1 – Season 7”

A Message in a Podcast – Poetry Day Ireland 2023 – a special episode of Eat the Storms

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This special episode to celebrate Poetry Day Ireland aired on 27th April 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… AntrimContinue reading “A Message in a Podcast – Poetry Day Ireland 2023 – a special episode of Eat the Storms”

The Keeper of Aeons by Matthew M.C. Smith

I drive through the city’s limits to see the stars… With The Keeper of Aeons, Smith takes us on journeys down into caves, out into space and back through time, to infant infatuated with Star Wars, Storm Troopers and Luke Skywalker, a giddy guardian under the glimmer of 80’s Top of the Pops TV stars,Continue reading “The Keeper of Aeons by Matthew M.C. Smith”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 15 – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This final episode of Season 6 aired first on Saturday 11th March 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… JaneContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 15 – Season 6”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 14 – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 04th March 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Sarah Wallis Sarah Wallis isContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 14 – Season 6”

Eat the Storms – The Storms, Issue 2, An Audio Companion – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This special episode aired first on Saturday 25th Feb 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details of the guest stars… For all contributor details for IssueContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Storms, Issue 2, An Audio Companion – Season 6”

The Storms, Issue 2, Live Launch, Swords Castle

Our first live launch for Issue 2 took place in Swords Castle, Dublin on 18th feb 2023 with thanks to Fingal County Council. Here are photographs from the event which will be updated as more come in. There is a 35min summary video of Saturday’s Dublin launch over on Youtube… Photograph by Damien B DonnellyContinue reading “The Storms, Issue 2, Live Launch, Swords Castle”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 12 – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 11th Feb 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Dianne McPhelim Dianne McPhelim livesContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 12 – Season 6”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 11 – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 4th Feb 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… S Reeson S Reeson [she/they]Continue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 11 – Season 6”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 1o – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 28th January 2023, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Lisa Molina Lisa Molina isContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 1o – Season 6”

The Storms Issue 2 Contributors

Below is a list of all the contributors to our 2nd issue, launched 18th February 2023. Contributors appear in the order they feature in the book. Jane Rainey – featured visual artist and Issue 2 cover artist Jane Rainey (b.1992) is a painter based in Belfast. Solo shows include ‘Lunar Tides’ at the Molesworth GalleryContinue reading “The Storms Issue 2 Contributors”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 8 – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 17th December 2022, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Aysegul Yildirim Aysegul Yildirim isContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 8 – Season 6”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 7 – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 10th December 2022, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Lynne Jensen Lampe Lynne JensenContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 7 – Season 6”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 6 – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 3rd December 2022, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Nina Parmenter Nina Parmenter’s firstContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 6 – Season 6”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 5 – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 26th November 2022, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Teri Metcalfe Cumbria native TerriContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 5 – Season 6”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 4 – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 19th November 2022, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Valerie Bence Following a PoetryContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 4 – Season 6”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 3 – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 12th October 2022, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Sree Sen From India, SreeContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 3 – Season 6”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 2 – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 5th October 2022, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Moll Twomey Molly Twomey grewContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 2 – Season 6”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 1 – Season 6

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 29th October 2022, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Annick Yerem Annick Yerem wasContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 1 – Season 6”

Eat the Storms celebrates The Storms Journal

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode first aired on Saturday 24th August 2022. This was a special episode celebrating the launch of the inaugural issue of The Storms, a new printed journal of poetry,Continue reading “Eat the Storms celebrates The Storms Journal”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – That’s Enough! Episode 15 – Season 5

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 29th August 2022. This was a special Parisian episode celebrating the launch of the first full collection from producer and host by Damien B.Continue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – That’s Enough! Episode 15 – Season 5”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 14 – Season 5

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 28th August 2022, produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. Below are details and links to the guest stars… Boliver T Caseres Bolivar T.Continue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 14 – Season 5”

The Storms, Live launch, Casino Marino, 21st August

Below are photos of the launch of the inaugural issue of The Storms on 21st August 2022, at the Casino, in Marino, Dublin, with thanks to the Office of Public Works for inviting us to Ireland’s famous neoclassical building to celebrate the end of Heritage Week. Thank you to each and every artist included inContinue reading “The Storms, Live launch, Casino Marino, 21st August”

The Storms Inaugural Issue Contributors

Below is a list of all the contributors to our inaugural issue, launched 21st August 2022. Contributors appear in the order they feature in the book. Charity McArdle Follow Charity at https://www.charitymcardlefineart.com/ Sarah Terkaoui Karen Mooney Follow Karen on Twitter at https://twitter.com/1karenmooney Sue Finch Follow Sue on Twitter at https://twitter.com/soopoftheday Marie Studer Follow Marie onContinue reading “The Storms Inaugural Issue Contributors”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 13 – Season 5

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 6th August 2022. The guests were Anne Tannam, Daragh Fleming, Liz McSkeane, Marty McKenna, Roise Curran and William Peters, produced and hosted by DamienContinue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 13 – Season 5”

Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 12 – Season 5

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 30th July 2022. The guests were Lennart Lundh, Ryan Duggins, Laney Lenox, Traci Neal, Manny and Jo Black, produced and hosted by Damien B.Continue reading “Eat the Storms – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 12 – Season 5”

Eat the Storms – TAKE Flight – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 11 – Season 5

Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Player FM, Radio Public, OverCast, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts and many more platforms. This episode aired first on Saturday 23rd July 2022 to celebrate the launch of the new printed journal Take Flight from Flight of the Dragonfly, produced and hosted by DamienContinue reading “Eat the Storms – TAKE Flight – The Podcast Podcast – Episode 11 – Season 5”