Pádraig J Daly was born in Dungarven, Co. Waterford and is an Augustinian priest, working in Dublin. His poetry collections include, Out of Silence (1993 Dedalus Press), The Voice of the Hare (1997 Dedalus Press), The Last Dreamers (1999 Dedalus Press), The Other Sea (2003 Dedalus Press) and Clinging to the Myth (2007 Dedalus Press).
Pádraig also translates from both the Irish language and Italian, he has published Libretto, from the Italian of Edoardo Sanguineti (1999), Furnace of Love, from the Irish of Tadgh Gaelach O Suilleabháin (2002) and Without Shoe or Horse, from the Irish of Uilliam English, (2005). The God Madness from the Italian of Jacopone da Todi (2008).
Pádraig latests Collection Afterlife has just been published and he reads “Time of Peace” the first poem in the collection at the end of the interview featured below. We met with Pádraig in February 2010 and recorded some of his poems for inclusion on this page. Below by way of introduction, we include an interview with Pádraig J Daly about his work and we also include a sound file of Pádraig reading from his first books “Nowhere but in Praise”, “A Celibate Affair” and The poem “Thomas Merton” all now from his collection”Last Dreamers” We will return to Padraig when time allows to record more poetry from “Afterlife“.
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#1 by Pauline Fayne on April 11, 2010 - 4:09 am
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I enjoyed listening to the interview with Padraig very much.
I just wanted to mention that the phrase ‘ a language to sell pigs in ‘is from Michael Hartnetts ‘Farewell to English’.-just in case anyone was wondering !
#2 by Giles O'Halloran on December 14, 2010 - 5:45 pm
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Delighted to see The Poet Daly on Podcast
A rare talent.
#3 by raymond canning on March 22, 2011 - 2:58 am
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From first reading Padraig at the end of the 1960s, I am greatly heartened to be able to reacquaint myself, at limit moments, with his ever-fresh and expanding insight, and with his lucid and charming voice.
#4 by w redding on April 25, 2011 - 9:08 am
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I love the poem and works of Padraig J. Daly.
You inspire lots of people.
W Redding
Manilla
Philippines
#5 by T Houston on May 10, 2011 - 8:00 pm
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I enjoyed listening to the interview with Padraig very much.
#6 by Dave on May 28, 2011 - 4:26 am
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I love the works of Padraig Daly. Most of his masterpieces are based on Irish culture and has dedications. I always remember his poem entitled “letter to God”. I enjoyed reading that one.
#7 by Morgan on June 16, 2011 - 8:07 pm
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Listened to the first podcast. I really enjoyed it! Thank you for posting
#8 by Marian McNulty on August 13, 2012 - 2:43 pm
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Can anyone tell me what is the most moving poem that Fr. Daley has written which contains the lines…There will be you in your singleness, as when gloom lifts while you listen. Thank you
Fr Daley do you sell your work or what is the best way to get further info. Yours sincerely, Marian McNulty
#9 by admin on August 13, 2012 - 3:06 pm
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Hi Marian,
In reply to your inquiry about Padraig Daly’s poem on his page at Podcasts ie. The poem is called ‘Singleness’ and is included in his collection ‘The Last Dreamers’ (New and Selected Poems) available via Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Padraig+J+Daly
Fr Daly is well and working on a new collection of poetry and is delighted you took the trouble to contact us about his work.
#10 by Johnny Duhan on January 8, 2016 - 10:30 am
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For Padraic J Daly, you lift your hat to all, I’ve noticed in one of your fine poems. Well, let me tip my hat to you, Sir. I’ve just discovered your poetry through the wonderful title chapter of John F Deane’s book In Dogged Loyalty.
By God, you have a great great gift; a wonderful gift – pure and simple (in the best sense of the Word). Good on you, and on your work. Johnny Duhan (songster).