Raftery Memorial on Market Square
in Kiltimagh

THE ARTISTS

Colette Nic Aodha

Colette Nic Aodha was born and raised in Shrule, Co. Mayo. She holds a degree in Irish and History from the National University of Ireland, Galway. She has had both short stories and poetry published in English and Irish. She has completed a masters in modern Irish at NUI Galway on the poet Raiftearaí.

Terry McDonagh

Terry McDonagh, poet and dramatist, has published five collections of poetry, a play; a book of letters and a novel and poetry for children. His work has been translated into Indonesian and German, funded by Ireland Literature Exchange. With piper Diarmaid Moynihan, he completes poet/piper duo, ‘Raithneach’. Twelve of his poems have been put to music by German composer, Eberhard Reichel. Terry resides in Germany.

Louise Lawrence

Louise Lawrence writes novels for the teenage market. She has had 32 books published during a career spanning 35 years – all being science-fiction or fantasy. Louise is a "blow-in" from England and has been living in Ireland since 1998.

Ger Reidy

Ger Reidy, a native of Aughagower, is a short story writer and poet. His poetry collection, Pictures From A Reservation, was published in 1998. His next collection is due in the near future. He is the recipient of several poetry prizes and has read countrywide in Ireland. ‘Ger Reidy’s poetry is inspired by the untamed landscape of Mayo’…The Irish Times ‘Reidy’s poems are powerful, buried in the landscape of the west of Ireland’…Books Ireland.

Tony Reidy

Tony Reidy is a songwriter whose themes include tales of informers, small town romance, dreamers, losers and clowns. “If at least one of these songs doesn’t grow into lasting life, there’s no justice.” Sarah McQuaid “Hot Press” “Music for a messed-up Celtic Tiger? A lesson for those with a weakness for beauty when it’s bruised.” Clive Pownceby “The Living Tradition”