Beginner’s Pluck: Poet Amy Abdullah Barry

The visual collection of poetry in 'Flirting with Tigers' moves from the exoticism of the Malaysian jungle, through Amy’s extensive travels, to her domestic life in Athlone

Amy Abdullah Barry with fellow poet, and her mentor, Thomas McCarthy who introduced ‘Flirting with Tigers, at the Irish Writers Centre in Dublin.

Daughter of a postmaster, Amy was brought up in Penang.

“My father was posted around a lot. I went to a Convent School because my parents wanted me to learn English.