Hartnett by the Bridge in Newcastle West
Michael Hartnett in pensive mood by the River Arra in Newcastle West in the 1970’s. Photo credit to Limerick Leader Photo Archives

I have been posting essays and commentary here over the years on the life and poetry of Michael Hartnett.  The nature of my blog is a bit disjointed and doesn’t have a ready index so I  have decided to pull together all the Hartnett stuff in this one blog post.  It’s a One-Stop-Shop for Hartnett fans.  All you need to do – I think! – is Bookmark the post and you can then browse at your leisure.  You know the drill – just click on the link!

General Essays

Exploring Michael Hartnett’s early development as a poet.

Michael Hartnetts 26 Pubs at Christmas!

Michael Hartnett’s Travails in St. Itas Secondary School

The Etymology of Maiden Street in Newcastle West

Michael Hartnett’s ‘Christmas in Maiden Street’

Remembering Michael Hartnett

An Enthralling Companion

THE TOWN THE YOUNG LEAVE

Ageless Hartnett!

Poetry Analysis

‘A Small Farm’ by Michael Hartnett

The Retreat of Ita Cagney / Cúlú Íde

‘Death of an Irishwoman’ by Michael Hartnett

Maiden Street

‘Hands’ by Michael Hartnett

‘Crossing the Iron’ Bridge by Michael Hartnett

Analysis of ‘Water Baby’ by Michael Hartnett

In Memoriam Sheila Hackett

Epitaph for John Kelly, Blacksmith

Aere Perrenius – more lasting than bronze 

The Mystery of Michael Hartnett’s Entry for the Eurovision Song Contest

 Eigse Michael hartnett

Michael Hartnett Memorial Lecture 2021

Words of Encouragement to Those who Work Alone on Ledges

Pulled Pork and Poetry at Éigse Michael Hartnett 2018

The Michael Hartnett Poetry Prize 2018 – The Citations

Treasured Father-Son Memories Recounted at Opening of Éigse Michael Hartnett 2018

Éigse Michael Hartnett 2022

Hartnett bronze by Rory Breslin
Hartnett bronze by artist Rory Breslin in The Square, Newcastle West.