Jim Crickard is a poet living in Cork City, originally from North Kerry. His poetry is camp, entertaining work exploring culture, sexuality and identity. He is the reigning Munster Poetry Slam Champion and placed third in the All Ireland Poetry Slam (2022).

An installation of his poem ‘Sex in the Housing Crisis’ was placed in Tramore Valley Park, by Cork City Council and Cork City Library. In 2020 his work was broadcasted on RTÉ Arena and he performed the First Fortnight Festival.