Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann
LightNews LightNews
banner
poetryireland.bsky.social
Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann
@poetryireland.bsky.social
1.1K followers 180 following 340 posts
Connecting Poetry and People. Funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon & the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. www.poetryireland.ie
Posts Replies Media Videos
poetryireland.bsky.social
Poetry Ireland is delighted to announce Sinéad Morrissey as guest editor of Poetry Ireland Review Issue 148!

The submission window for this issue opens on Thursday 1st January and closes on Friday 27th February. See website for more details: www.poetryireland.ie/news/poetry-...
December 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
A perfect poem for these blustery days. 🌬🧥

'Winter Coat' by Rosita Boland, published in Poetry Ireland Review Issue 58, edited by Catherine Phil MacCarthy.
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
🎁🎄Consider giving your loved ones the gift of poetry this Christmas!🎄🎁

Our collections make the perfect gift for a poetry lover in your life, or give someone the gift of brilliant poetry all year long with a subscription to Poetry Ireland Review.

www.poetryireland.ie/publications/
December 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Poetry Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Sean Borodale as its new Poet in Residence.

Read more about Sean and the role at: www.poetryireland.ie/news/poetry-...

The Poet in Residence is supported by @brinkerhoffpoetry.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Poetry Ireland Review Issue 147, edited by Theo Dorgan, is available for pre-order!

This special edition titled 'Love Poems to Humans' is a collection of poems that draw on, reflect on, and speak up for human love.

🔗 Pre-order: www.poetryireland.ie/publications...

Artwork by Emma Stroude.
December 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Gerald Dawe Poetry Bursary - Deadline extended to Wednesday 3rd Dec.

Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann invites applications from poets for the inaugural Home Again - Gerald Dawe Poetry Bursary aimed at the development and creation of new work.

www.poetryireland.ie/news/home-ag...
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Bhí lá den scoth againn le @imramfeile.bsky.social dé hAoine seo caite, don chraobh Guth na hÉigse agus Duais Bashō. 🎤

Comhghairdeas ollmhór do na buaiteoirí agus míle buíochais do na h-iomaitheoirí ar fad a ghlac pháirt ann. ☘️✨
November 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Power as the new Director of the organisation.

Read more on our website at www.poetryireland.ie/news/poetry-....
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
First Wednesday Series - December!

🎤 Open Mic & Readings 📖
🗓️ Wed 3rd December, 7:30pm
📍 The White House Bar, Limerick City

This month’s special guest readers are Ben Keatinge and Rafael Mendes.

All are welcome! Book an open mic spot via [email protected].
November 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Our Poetry Ireland Partnership Scheme is now open to applications for support towards poetry readings, workshops and activities taking place between 1st Jan. to 30th June 2026. ✨

Submissions close on December 3rd at 5pm.

Details and application form at form.jotform.com/253214513849...
November 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
The Art of Surfacing, our e-book featuring work from the 14 emerging poets of this year's Introductions / Céadlínte series is now available to purchase!

Purchase via www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G29TSB5R/

Artwork provided by Julie O'Gorman. 🌊
November 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Iontach ar fad Dairena Ní Chinnéide a fheiceáil i mbun léitheoireacht ag an CCI i bParás. Tá an-lúcháir orainn filíocht Éireannach a scaipeadh ar fud fad an Domhain! 🌍
November 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Poetry By The Barrow: November Open Mic, presented in association with Poetry Ireland!

With featured poets Jessamine O'Connor, Charlie Gracie and Martin Goldie, as we kiss goodbye to 2025.

📆Sun. 30th November
🕧12:30pm
📍Doyles cozy backroom, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny
🎫Free
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Speak Your Truth in association with Poetry Ireland presents a generative Poetry Workshop.

Facilitated by Molly Twomey, Southword Debut Collection winner.

🕰️ Sat 29th November
🗓️ 10.30am-12.30pm
⛪ Waterford Gallery of Art
🎟️Admission: €25

🔗 Book via our website.
November 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Speak Your Truth in association with Poetry Ireland presents The Poetry Lounge, with readings from Molly Twomey, Caroline Bracken and Bernadette Gallagher.

🕰️ Sat 29th November
🗓️ 2-4pm
⛪ Waterford Gallery of Art, O’Connell Street, Waterford
🎟️Free
🔗More info on our site
November 11, 2025 at 11:42 AM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Míle buíochas a Uachtarán.

As President Michael D Higgins and Sabina Higgins depart, we would like to express our sincere thanks for their commitment to the writing, reading and enjoyment of poetry.

We thought that they might enjoy this Derek Mahon poem as they set sail.
November 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
poetryireland.bsky.social
One of the many brilliant poets from Introductions / Céadlínte 2025 Jacob Ray-Halliday reading at the showcase with Dublin Book Festival. 🎤

Jacob’s poems, along with many others from our Introductions / Céadlínte poets will be available in an e-pub coming out later this week!
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann is delighted to invite applications from poets for the inaugural Home Again - Gerald Dawe Poetry Bursary aimed at the development and creation of new work. 🖋

For more details visit www.poetryireland.ie/news/home-ag...

@dlrArts @thelinenhall @dlrLexIcon
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
The Writers in Schools scheme is a very important part of what we do here at Poetry Ireland! 🎓✏️

Pictured is Y/A author Helena Close on a visit to Watch House Cross Library, Limerick, and screenwriter & children's writer Richie Conroy on a bi-lingual library tour in Tipperary.
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
poetryireland.bsky.social
What does it mean to be a young, working-class male writer in contemporary Ireland?

Join @skeinpress.bsky.social for 'Young Blood' at this year's #DublinSmallPressFair

Tickets are free but limited - find them at www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/you...

Presented in association with Poetry Ireland.
November 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Have a listen to the incredible, engaging, Samuel Yakura at our Black History Month celebration in collaboration with the Irish Writers' Centre.

Powerful stuff 💥
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
We can't wait for our Introductions / Céadlínte Showcase coming up this weekend with Dublin Book Festival.

We are delighted to announce that the very talented singer-songwriter Sorcha Richardson will be joining our 14 poets as they showcase their work on Friday and Saturday.
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Join us for the next instalment of The Poetry Lobby, presented in association with Poetry Ireland, and hosted by Anne Donnellan!

Featuring a stellar line up of poets, and as always, an open mic session.

📅Sunday, November 23rd
⏲️3:00pm-5:00pm
📍Menlo Park Hotel, Galway
🎫Free
November 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
A truly wonderful evening had last night at the launch of Trumpet Issue 14, edited by Nandi Jola. 📖🥰

Thanks to our friends at No Alibi's for hosting us, and to all the wonderful contributors and attendees who braved the weather to join us!

Purchase at: www.poetryireland.ie/publications...
October 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
poetryireland.bsky.social
Salon Rógaire presented in association with Poetry Ireland brings you 'Dublin, my Diva'.

Joining us is a literary line-up of people who embody the Salon Rógaire ethos- razzler dazzlers, rógairí, rapscallions and ne'er do wells.

More info/tickets available at: www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/sal...
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM