St Finian’s College, Co. Westmeath
Be the Weird One Ireland has a culture, Everyone’s the same, Same GAA jerseys, same tracksuits, The only thing that differs is our name, But behind all of this, Behind the walls we have built all around us, Is all…
Steve Murray
Colaiste Choilm, Co. Cork
Connections I watched from the corner of the room, As mouths moved in a jumbled motion. Any activities became mundane when, I looked up at the invisible connected wires that Stayed closed off to my own. I was happy to…
Presentation Secondary School, Waterford
Distorted Mirror Pieces Can’t be emotional or else I’ll fall into the stereotype. Can’t laugh too loud or I’ll be a bother, Can’t be too quiet or I’ll be boring Can’t have different interests or they’ll find another. If I’m…
Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh
To Be Heard I hate waking up early And have to listen to the birdies I hate walking home And having to walk the long road I hate when people speak over me And treat me as like a flea…
St. Colmans College, Co. Mayo
I Come From a Life I come from a life of simplicity And green where rivers meet fields Of never ending silky green grass The sky dark grey as if it was angry The land turning sour and putrid The…