According to The Guardian 'Fitzmaurice is a wonderful poet'. He has been called 'poetry's answer to John B. Keane' (Books Ireland ) and his poems have been described as 'comparable to Burns for their insights and lyricism' (The Irish Times).

Fitzmaurice is well-known throughout Ireland for his penetrating observations, his humour, simplicity and the pure beauty of his work. This collection includes poems from Fitzmaurice's adult collections and translations.