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Poet Laureate Simon Armitage commissioned to mark BBC’s centenary year

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage has been commissioned by the BBC to write a poem to mark the broadcaster’s centenary year. Scottish-Caribbean poet and performer Courtney Stoddart has also been chosen to write a piece, with both poems reflecting on the ...

05 Oct 2022 at 16:27

Local News

Renowned line up of poets to give readings at Poetry Plus event in Carrick-on-Suir

A renowned Himalayan poet and translator will be the special guest at Carrick-on-Suir’s Poetry Plus evening of poetry and prose readings in the town’s Sean Healy Memorial Library on Friday, October 7 from 7pm to 9pm. Yuyutsu RD Sharma will read ...

05 Oct 2022 at 18:33

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Waterford public encouraged to engage with poetry jukebox containing 20 poems

A poetry jukebox containing 20 recordings of poems has been installed in Waterford's Cultural Quarter. The installation is part of the 'Poetry as Commemoration' project in partnership with Waterford Council, which encourages members of the ...

23 Sept 2022 at 21:33

Donegal Life

Matthew Broderick and Martin McFadden cheer on the Kilcar side

Hollywood star Matthew Broderick was on the Kilcar sideline on Sunday enjoying the Broderick Cup Tournament much to the delight of both players and locals alike. The tournament was created in memory of James and Patricia Broderick, ...

08 Aug 2022 at 16:33

Kildare Live

34th annual Gerard Manley Hopkins festival launched in Newbridge, Kildare

The latest, long-anticipated iteration of the Gerard Manley Hopkins festival has been launched in the town of Newbridge. The festival, which celebrates the life of renowned English poet and Jesuit priest Gerard Manley Hopkins, ...

23 Jul 2022 at 10:33

Kildare Now

34th annual Gerard Manley Hopkins festival launched in Newbridge, Kildare

23 Jul 2022 at 11:33

Local News

Dungloe man to release his first book of poetry in 18 years

Literature lovers, make a note in your literary diary for a new upcoming release of culturally significant work. Dungloe author Philip McMonagle is pleased to announce the release of his first poetry book in 18 years. He is ...

28 Jul 2022 at 08:33

Queen holds face-to-face audience with poet Grace Nichols

The Queen has met the Guyanese poet Grace Nichols as she carried out another face-to-face engagement. The monarch welcomed Nichols to her Windsor Castle home to present her with the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry on ...

16 Mar 2022 at 14:25

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Trócaire and Poetry Ireland appeal to people of Tipperary to enter poetry competition

Above: This Lent, Trócaire is helping families in Zimbabwe who are struggling with the effects of Covid-19 and climate change. After her husband died, Thandekile struggled to provide food for her two children, ...

11 Mar 2022 at 12:33

Local News

Dungiven man's work to feature in new commemorative publication

A Dungiven man's poetry is among work which is due to be published in a commemorative book later this year. The Creative Writing Project was launched during the Covid-19 pandemic by Ballymagroarty Hazelbank ...

24 Feb 2022 at 23:33

Features

Donegal Life - Gerry McLaughlin's poetry celebrates 'family and the familiar'

Gerry McLaughlin’s debut poetry collection The Breed of Me is a real gem for those who know and love the people and places that are recalled on its pages. But the real magic of Gerry’s writing is the ...

24 Apr 2022 at 18:33

Whats On

Donegal writer's debut poetry collection is deeply rooted in people and place

Best known for his work in journalism, Donegal writer Gerry McLaughlin is looking forward to launching his first poetry collection. Gerry has never been one to shy back from taking the hard line in ...

22 Apr 2022 at 12:33

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