Róisín Anne Jenkinson

Within Nature

Written, edited, cover design, published by Róisín Jenkinson, 2018

Cover Image drawing by Nikolas Larson

Within Nature is a book poetry that conveys and reflects on themes of belonging, weaving between the personal and political. The poetry delves into deeper questions of what it means to belong and how societal and psychological mentalities can form how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. While the poet grapples with the harsh truth of this world, she also reveals how much hope she sees in people, and if we stand united and work together it is possible to turn the world around.

The book is a part of her café exhibition series Everything has its place, which you can read about on her homepage.

In the 2nd half of this podcast, Róisín Anne shares a bit about herself as a writer, poet and live artist. She also shares a poem from this book.

Where We Come From

Written, edited, cover design, published by Róisín Jenkinson, 2017

Here is a journey of the self and political reflection. The poetry and artwork asks questions about where we come from, on a personal level and of humanity. The artist delves into deeper truths, concerning identity and finding balance within yourself and that of the world; weaving through mythologies, clichés and bibliologies.

In the 2nd half of this podcast, Róisín Anne shares a bit about herself as a writer, poet and live artist. She also shares a poem from this book.

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Transference

Written, edited, produced by Róisín Jenkinson, 2017

Illustrations by Milena Matejko

This small book of poems and illustrations was created for Lenten Labyrinth: A Journey of Solace, to reflect upon its content and find rest within yourself.

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Again

Written, edited, cover design and produced by Róisín Jenkinson, 2015

This book is a result of an art project on the concept of knowing another and knowing yourself, and how we are constantly learning more about others and ourselves, because we are continuously changing.

This book of ten poems repeated twice, is an invitation for you to get an insight into who Róisín is (at that time) and to look again.

Native Freeborn Irishman

Written by Seán O’Donoghue. Published 2019.

Edited by Róisín Jenkinson

Cover Design by Seán O’Donoghue and Róisín Jenkinson

An autobiographical collection of short stories and poetry by Seán O'Donoghue; from growing up in Ballymun, to working as a Deep Sea Diver, to the aftermath of a distressing experience.

Róisín Jenkinson and other Writers

Edited and produced by Róisín Jenkinson, 2016

Supported by HillCity Church, Dublin

This is a small collection of poems by Dublin poets telling their own stories. Róisín produced it as part of a literary open mic night at Footprints Bookshop, Talbot Street, which she organised to fundraise for her Graduate show in Art College.

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Ballymun Library Writers 2017

Edited by John Finnan

Published by Lulu.com, 2018

The writers group of Ballymun Library, Dublin have published some representative samples of their members' work. All the pieces inside were written by members of the writing group. Róisín has three poems in it.

The Ballymun Library Writers Group compiled another collection two years prior (2015). Writing from Ballymun Library Creative Writers Group, edited and produced by Orla Ní hAonigh. Supported by Dublin City Council. Róisín’s poems Drifting and Sacred are in it, which you can also find on allpoetry.com Unfortunately, the book is out of print.

Ireland's Heartbeat 2015: An Anthology of Spiritual Songs, Poems and Prophecies

Edited by Katey Moreland

Published by Word of the Lord Winepress, 2015

This is an anthology of spiritual songs, poems and prophecies written by 100 authors - adults, youths and children from throughout Ireland, as well as Irish abroad and visitors to Ireland. Róisín has four poems in it and also helped with editing the imagery and photographs.