About Us / Fúinn

Amy O’Brien

Poetry Editor

A graduate of the Masters in Poetry at Queen’s University Belfast. Amy has a particular interest in contemporary poetry from the North and linguistics. She loves poems that use traditional forms in innovative ways.

Favourite poem: Alan Dugan’s ‘Love Song: I and Thou’.

Molly McKillop

Prose Editor

A graduate of the Masters in Liberal Arts Degree from Queen’s University Belfast. Molly is particularly passionate about the female working-class poetic voice.

Favourite piece: ‘The Brides of the Stitch ‘n’ Time’ by Rita Ann Higgins.

Deirbhile Ní Chianáin

Irish Language Editor

A graduate of Irish Language and Literature in Ulster University, Deirbhile was brought up through Irish medium education. Her passion lies within both the history and future of the language.

Favourite Poem: Álanna Hammel’s ‘Ómos do Pheadar’ .