Poem
Mar a Chualathas ar an nGrinneall
| Title | Mar a Chualathas ar an nGrinneall |
|---|---|
| Author | Paddy Bushe |
Instances of Publication
A published appearance of this poem.
| Collection/Anthology | Year of Publication | Medium | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Ainneoin na gCloch | 2001 | Print Collection | View Details |
Publication Instance Details #1680
Collection/Anthology Details
| Collection/Anthology | In Ainneoin na gCloch |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 2001 |
| Publisher | Coiscéim (Ireland) |
| Page Number(s) | 41-42 |
Publication Overview
| Translation | Is Multilingual | Explicit Irish Context? | Ekphrasis | Has Paratext? | Reference to News, Media or Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Details
| Human Rights Issues | |
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| Languages | |
| Genre | Short Lyric |
| Medium | Print Collection |
| Paratext Text | i gcuimhne chriú an fhomhuireáin Kursk a fuair bás lá éigin, mí Lúnasa 2000 |
| Notes | This poem describes the aftermath of the sinking of the Russian Kursk submarine, in which over 180 sailors were killed. The cause of the accident was the loading a dummy 65–76 "Kit" torpedo. A faulty weld in its casing leaked high-test peroxide, causing the torpedo's kerosene fuel to explode. This explosion and the 'war heads' = 'gathanna cogaidh' are mentioned in the poem. This was a controversial event in Russian contemporary history as the government obfuscated details of the tragedy, had a poor response to the event, and criticized the media for examining their response to the crisis. |
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