Galway Academic Press is delighted to publish Journeys in Lughnasa: Selected Poems by Patrick Devaney, a collection that beautifully captures the spirit of Ireland, the passage of time, and the quiet transformations of everyday life.

Devaney’s poetry is distinguished by its clarity, empathy, and a deep-rooted sense of place, inviting readers to journey through landscapes both real and remembered. In poems such as “Journeys in Lughnasa,” he pays moving tribute to friendship and memory, while in “O chestnut-tree,” he contemplates the cycles of nature and loss with gentle wisdom.

Devaney’s work is shaped by a love for Irish heritage and an understanding of the complexities of identity, as well as a desire to preserve moments of beauty and meaning. His verse moves seamlessly between personal reflection and broader historical themes, often illuminating the connections between past and present.

Whether evoking the streets of Galway, the wilds of Inishmaan, or the echoes of history in “Mellifont Visits,” Devaney’s poems resonate with honesty, insight, and lyrical grace.

This collection stands as a testament to his poetic brilliance, and we are honoured to bring his voice to a wider audience.