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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 4h

It has been wonderful to see this image of Seamus Heaney in his study circulating ahead of the launch of his new collection.

The books seen here are some of the many which will be housed in our new Seamus Heaney Poetry Library at No. 11 Parnell Square.

We can’t wait to share them with you all.📖

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 5h

Very excited to hear Billy Collins speak from his new collection ‘Dog Show’ at our event on the 21st of October. 🐶🐕

Be sure to grab tickets at www.eventbrite.ie/e/an-evening...

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 1d

Speak Your Truth in association with Poetry Ireland presents a generative Poetry Workshop.

Facilitated by David McLoghlin.

🕰️ Saturday 18th October
🗓️ 10.30am-12.30pm
⛪ Waterford Gallery of Art, O’Connell Street, Waterford
🎟️Admission: €25

🔗 Book via www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/spe...

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 1d

Speak Your Truth in association with Poetry Ireland presents The Poetry Lounge, with readings from David McLoghlin, Cathy Conlon and Maurice Devitt

🕰️ Saturday 18th October
🗓️ 2.00-4.00pm
⛪ Waterford Gallery of Art, O’Connell Street, Waterford

🔗 More info at www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/spe...

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 2d

We are thrilled to share that Vona Groarke has been shortlisted for the prestigious T.S. Eliot Poetry Prize 2025 with her 2025 collection Infinity Pool.

Congratulations Vona and very best of luck ahead of the final award ceremony. 🎉

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 2d

We are supporting and standing with Sarah Clancy and all those who advocate for human rights in Palestine.✊

Listen to Sarah here reading her poem ‘Cherishing for Beginners’ from the Brinkerhoff poetry film series.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBiu...

Sarah Clancy - "Cherishing for Beginners"

YouTube video by Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 5d

Join us as our new Poet in Residence 2025-2027 🖌

We are looking for our third Poet in Residence at Poetry Ireland as we move back home to No. 11 Parnell Square.

For more details on the role and how to apply visit tinyurl.com/3uasse6c

Supported by @brinkerhoffpoetry.bsky.social

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 6d

Trumpet Issue 14, edited by Nandi Jola, is now available for pre-order purchase on our site!

It features poetry from Shelley Tracey, Mari Maxwell and Sello Humma, as well as beautiful artwork from Anfaal Al-Mughalles.

Pre-order at www.poetryireland.ie/publications...

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Luke Morgan @lukemorganpoet.bsky.social · 10d

A treat to read at "The Poetry Lounge" in Waterford yesterday, with John Noonan and D'or Seifer. Thanks to Ger Duffy for organising and the close reading of "Blood Atlas" for the Q&A. Cheers to Catherine for the photos and @poetryireland.bsky.social for sponsoring. @arlenhouse.bsky.social

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cciexecutivesearch.bsky.social @cciexecutivesearch.bsky.social · 7d

Want to shape the future of poetry in Ireland? Poetry Ireland is looking for a Director to lead programming, partnerships + public engagement. More info: buff.ly/R6TuleX @poetryireland.bsky.social

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 8d

Excited to host the wonderful Billy Collins on the 21st of October at Findlater's Church. Join us for an evening of poetry reading!

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/an-evening...

An Evening with Billy Collins

Poetry Ireland is delighted to present An Evening with Billy Collins - former Poet Laureate of the United States.

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 8d

#BlackHistoryMonth #blackandirish #blackwriters #poetryreading #literature #thingstodoindublin #dublinevents #dublinguide #whatsondublin #dublinwriters #poetry #reading #OctoberEvents

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 8d

Chaired by poet and editor of Poetry Ireland’s Trumpet for 2025, Nandi Jola, the lineup features the incredible talents of: Zainab Boladale, Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi, Jade Jordan, Ola Majekodunmi, and Samuel Yakura.

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 8d

@irishwriterscentre.bsky.social and Poetry Ireland celebrate Black History Month 2025!

📆 24th October
🕰️ 6:30pm
📍 Irish Writers Centre
🎟️ €5

Book here: www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/bla...

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 12d

Poetry Ireland is recruiting a new Director to lead the Poetry Ireland team.

Applications for this role are being managed by CCI Executive Search.

For further details visit www.charitycareersrecruitment.ie/vacancy/159

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 12d

🚨ATTENTION ALL CONNACHT POETS🚨

The Connacht Poetry Slam is back!
Friday, 10th October @ 7pm
De Burgos, St Augustine Street, Galway City
Doors at 6:30pm and kicking off at 7pm

Find more info on sign ups here: www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/the...

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 12d

🚨ATTENTION ALL MUNSTER POETS🚨

🚨Munster Poetry Slam
🚨Thursday, 9th October
🚨The Déise. Phil Grimes Bar, Johnstown, Waterford City.
🚨Doors at 7:30pm and kicking off at 8pm.

Find more info on sign ups here: www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/the...

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 12d

Join Cat Brogan, Cormac Mac Gearailt, Sam Ó Fearraigh, Robert Arbuckle, & Queer Writers Circle for BORDER LINES!

📅 Sat 4 Oct 2025
📍 Workshop: Little Acorns Bookstore, 2.30–4.30pm (£10)
📍 Evening: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, 7.30pm (£6 / £13 combined)

🎟 Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/border-lin...

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 13d

What a lovely night for the launch of PIR 146, thanks to our editor Stephen Sexton, readers on the night, and all contributors to the issue. Special thanks to the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's for hosting the launch!

🎉PIR 146 is available to purchase: www.poetryireland.ie/publications...

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 14d

Join us for The Poetry Lobby, presented in association with Poetry Ireland, and hosted by Anne Donnellan!

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

Sunday, October 19th
3:00pm-5:00pm
Menlo Park Hotel, Galway
Free entry!

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 14d

Poets Coaching Clinic with Anne Tannam returns on Thursday, October 16th, 2025!

🕒 30 minute slots – 8:00am to 5:00pm
✍️Reserve a slot here: poetryirelandpoetscoachingclinic.youcanbook.me?jumpDate=202...

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 14d

Flavours of Galicia: A Night of Poetry, Music and Taste

Friday, 26 September
North Down Museum Café
7:30 - 9:00pm
Tickets: £5

Book here: aspectsfestival.com/whats-on/fla...

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 14d

In partnership with Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann, Literature Ireland, the The Tyrone Guthrie Centre Annaghmakerrig and the Irish Embassy, Madrid.

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 14d

Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill International Poetry Exchange!

Join Galician poet Masha Alvarez and Irish poet Karl Parkinson for an evening of shared voices, translations, and cross-cultural dialogue.

📅 25 September 2025
🕕 6:00–7:00pm
📍 Instituto Cervantes Dublin
🎟 Free link on bio

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 14d

Esteemed actor Owen Roe reading “Make Believe” at our Home Again event for Gerald Dawe on Sunday.

@dlrarts.bsky.social @dlrlexicon

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