The literary series at Benburb Priory will turn its attention to MJ Murphy in an evening that promises to illuminate the work of this distinctive Irish writer. Kevin Murphy will lead the talk, guiding audiences through the writings and influence of MJ Murphy, whose unique voice in Irish literature has long deserved greater recognition. The […]
The great Tyrone novelist and short story writer, Benedict Kiely , was throughout his life a collector of songs and ballads and his repertoire was well-nigh inexhaustible. He picked up ballads here and there on his many rambles across Ireland and further afield and referred to them often in his long-time contributions to ‘Sunday Miscellany’ […]
The 2026 lecture series at Benburb Priory will open with a powerful reflection on the life and legacy of Charlie Donnelly, the Tyrone-born poet and political activist best remembered for his role in the Spanish Civil War. The talk, titled Portrait of a Poet, will be delivered by Eileen Quinn, who will explore Donnelly’s short […]
