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NIAMH COOPER’S BLOG FOR CELTIC NATIONS MAGAZINE

Niamh [Neeve] Cooper lives in west Cork in the south of Ireland, with her two teenage daughters and two unruly Bichon-un-frisés. She grew up bi-lingually (English, German) in Cologne in Germany to an American Dad and an Irish Mum. When Niamh is not working in educational publishing, she can be found reading, writing, baking or dancing her way to the seashore. The latest string to Niamh’s bow is publishing books that get under her skin, and her most recent publication, a charity book called ‘Lights on the Horizon’, was created by over 20 writers, photographers and publishing professionals during lockdown in 2020. All proceeds go to first responders. You can read about it on www.ethentique.com, and purchase it on www.craftersofireland.com

Niamh’s stories, flash fiction, short memoirs and poetry have been published and highly commended on thejournal.ie, writing.ie, The Evening Echo, Fish Publishing and others, and her work has been performed at Listowel Writers’ Week, and broadcast on NYC radio show ‘Ireland Calls’, with Treasa Goodwin-Smyth. Niamh blogs at 5MinuteMusings.com.

Top Ten Things… Not to Say to Irish People

Ireland is a beautiful place, and well known for its hospitality and friendliness. But do you know that, by saying certain things, that characteristic amicable streak of the Irish will turn into simmering rage? Here are the Top Ten Triggers.

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Irish Charity Book endorsed by Jeremy Irons

Charity book ‘Lights on the Horizon’, created by writers, photographers and publishing professionals across Ireland and Northern Ireland How did an Irish charity book come to be endorsed by none other than actor Jeremy Irons during a pandemic?Niamh Cooper, Publisher…

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‘Lights on the Horizon’ Review

‘Lights on the Horizon’ is an all-Irish (Ireland and Northern Ireland) book, written during the very first lockdown in 2020. But what makes it so special? Publisher and Celtic Nations Magazine contributor, Niamh Cooper explains.

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Dear Ireland by Niamh Cooper

Dear Ireland by Niamh Cooper (Sung to the tune of ‘The Sick Note’, by The Dubliners) Dear Ireland, I write this note to you,To tell you of our plight.And at the time of writing,I’m not a pretty sight!I’ve COVID hair,…

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On St. Brigid’s Eve by Niamh Cooper

Saint Brigid, or Bridget of Kildare, was a Patron Saint of Ireland – and a contemporary of a certain St. Patrick. Her existence is recorded in the Irish annals, which is how the books written by Irish monks are known.…

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