Paul O’Mahony

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Living in Cork Ireland. Poet, Toastmaster, Podcaster, Golfer, Dog-Walker, Gin-Taster, Grandfather, Houseworker. Loves to connect & chat. Big fan of Walt Whitman.
Paul O’MahonyNov 26
Sylvia Plath wrote ‘Tulips’ in hospital - after having her appendix out in 1961. Here is a recording of her genius - her public performance of the poem. You’ll also hear my effort to read the poem well. #NaPodPoMo https://audioboom.com/posts/8811420-episode-23-sylvia-plath-reading-poetry-her-poem-tulips-genius-at-work-napodpomo-23-30
Episode 23 Sylvia Plath READING POETRY - her poem “Tulips” - genius at work #NaPodPoMo 23/30

You hear the American poet Sylvia Plath read her poem “Tulips”.  She wrote it while in hospital in 1961 after having her appendix removed.  A friend sent her get-well flowers.

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Paul O’MahonyNov 24
Another version of the poem “Ithaca” - this is Theo Dorgan’s version dedicated to Leonard Cohen #NaPodPoMo #poem Day 22/30 https://audioboom.com/posts/8809907-episode-21-reading-poetry-ithaca-by-theo-dorgan-napodpomo
Episode 21. READING POETRY “Ithaca” by Theo Dorgan #NaPodPoMo

You hear Theo Dorgan read his poem “Ithaca” dedicated to Leonard Cohen (with whom he shares a birthday). Paul O’Mahony also reads the poem twice. #NaPodPoMo

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Paul O’MahonyNov 24
“DERIGIBLES” poem by Derek Mahon. Before reading this poem, I’d never seen the word dirigible - hadn’t a clue what it meant. Do you know what it means? #NaPodPoMo Day 20/30
https://audioboom.com/posts/8809749-episode-20-reading-poetry-derigibles-by-derek-mahon-napodpomo
Episode 20 READING POETRY - “Derigibles” by Derek Mahon #NaPodPoMo

Day 20 of #NaPodPoMo Paul O'Mahony introduces Derek Mahon  -  he reads his poem Derigibles   Paul reads Derek’s  poem.

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Paul O’MahonyNov 21
INTRODUCING DUBLIN city centre - talking while walking from Trinity College to a Sicilian restaurant - sounds of the city #NaPodPoMo Day 19/30
Paul O’MahonyNov 20
#NaPodPoMo Reading poetry: “WARNING” by Jenny Joseph. Once upon a time it was voted No 1 favourite poem by BBC audience. Paul O’Mahony also reads it https://audioboom.com/posts/8808522-episode-18-reading-poetry-jenny-joseph-reads-her-poem-warning-napodpomo
Episode 18 READING POETRY Jenny Joseph reads her poem “Warning" #NaPodPoMo

Day 18 of #NaPodPoMo Paul O'Mahony introduces Jenny Joseph  -  she reads her poem Warning.  Paul reads Jenny’s  poem.

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Paul O’MahonyNov 19
#NaPodPoMo Isn’t Amanda Gorman extraordinary READING POETRY - in the mould of Maya Angelou https://audioboom.com/posts/8807989-episode-17-reading-poetry-amanda-gorman-reads-her-poem-the-hill-we-climb-napodpomo
Episode 17 READING POETRY Amanda Gorman reads her poem"The Hill We Climb" #NaPodPoMo

Day 17 of #NaPodPoMo Paul O'Mahony introduces Amanda Gorman -  she reads her poem The Hill We Climb. The recording was made at the inauguration of President Joe Biden in January 2021. Paul reads Amanda's poem.

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Paul O’MahonyNov 17
READING POETRY - Paul O’Mahony reads his poem “Adoration” - 16/30 of #napodpomo https://audioboom.com/posts/8807226-reading-poetry-adoration-by-paul-o-mahony-napodpomo-16-30
READING POETRY "Adoration" by Paul O'Mahony #napodpomo 16/30

You hear Paul O'Mahony reading his poem "Adoration" - twice.

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Paul O’MahonyNov 17
REFLECTIONS on READING POETRY #napodpomo 15/30 https://audioboom.com/posts/8807161-day-15-of-napodpomo-reflections-on-first-half-of-november-15-30
Day 15 of #napodpomo REFLECTIONS on first half of November 15/30

Recorded by Paul O'Mahony on the morning of 17th

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Paul O’MahonyNov 17
Paula Meehan READING POETRY “ The ghost of my mother comforts me” from her 1996 collection “Mysteries of the Home”. You also hear Paul O’Mahony the poem twice. #napodpomo 14/30
Paul O’MahonyNov 15
Only a few members of Toastmasters International are using this App - two from Ireland. #toastmasters