MJ McGrath

Writer

Ireland

MJ McGrath is an Irish novelist, poet, playwright, and short story writer who has been published nationally and internationally in journals such as Roadside Fiction, Writing Raw, The Ogham Stone and Literature Today.

His work is influenced by a blend of 20th century modernism, Irish mythology and romanticism. Most of his published works are set in his native Ireland and commonly follow themes such as the inevitability of fate, and romance versus cynicism.

He hosts the "Chill With MJ," literary podcast and works as a second level English teacher in Co. Cork, Ireland.

Bibliography

The End of Something New (2023)
Farewell Ink (2022)
Enjoy the Rain (2021)
All About Town (2019)
The Clock Tower (2017)

His writing is available through regular outlets and in the Published Works section below:

Portfolio

Published Works

Shannon Press
11/20/2023
The End of Something New: Collected Poems

The End of Something New is the second publication of poetry by MJ McGrath. Through a blend of romanticism and modern poetic styles, the twenty-one poems are formed by diverse influences on the same theme. The collection is an exploration of the internal struggle between the cynical and romantic heart - and the points ...

Limerickwriters
10/25/2022
Farewell Ink

Farewells are often the most difficult experiences we encounter as humans. Be they farewells to relationships, friendships, or the ultimate farewells as people pass away from this life. In this new collection of short stories set on the east coast of Ireland, award winning writer MJ McGrath explores the breadth of circumstances that lead us to say goodbye to a person, an idea or a dream. Or sometimes, all of these together.

Shannon Press
05/22/2021
Enjoy the Rain

Enjoy the smiles. Enjoy the tears. Enjoy Dublin. Enjoy the rain. The debut poetry collection from Irish novelist and short story writer MJ McGrath is an exploration of that liminal space before the advent of the roaring 2020s.

Limerickwriters
09/09/2019
All About Town

All About Town is a collection of ten short stories from one of Ireland's most exciting emerging fiction writers. Exploring a range of genres, each story enters the world of a unique character: from the bedroom of a disaffected youth to the desk of a troubled teacher. This collection of short stories is the human reflection of the Georgian architecture of Limerick City. Originally published in local and international journals, they have been revisited and expanded for this new...

Shannon Press
07/20/2017
The Clock Tower

One Month. A lot can happen in a short space of time. There were thirty-one days in July 2014 like there are in all Julys – Limerick was no different. From the outside, Dolly Roche, Dillon Keyes and Abby Carey lead lives no different from other people either. But just how far can a seemingly common life push the boundaries of the human condition? Behind the quiet eyes of the everyday, how spectacular can those fireworks shine in the mind of the beholder? Drawing influence from...

Writing Samples

The End of Something New
Arcadia

Poetry