Aidan Mathews's poems in this issue come from a new collection called Politics of an Idiot. Laments into Dances, a commentary on the culture wars, is forthcoming from Lilliput Press.

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Poetry Ireland Review is the journal of record of Irish poetry. Published quarterly, the Poetry Ireland Review publishes the work of both emerging and established Irish and international poets. In line with keeping the journal fresh, vibrant and progressive we appoint a new editor for every four journals.