Damien B. Donnelly

Damien B. Donnelly is Head of Programming at the Irish Writers Centre, having spent 25 years in Paris, London and Amsterdam working in the fashion industry. He’s the author of 2 poetry pamphlets, a micro collection and 2 full collections, the last of which was Back From Away, Turas Press, 2024. He’s a recipient of multiple Agility Awards and Artists Support Schemes. He’s the host & producer of Eat the Storms, poetry podcast and EIC of The Storms journal. His work appears in various journals and anthologies.  

Damien’s attendance at this year’s festival is supported by the Irish Writers Centre