poetry

Allen Ginsberg at 100: Classic reflections from Michael D. Higgins, Bono, Lou Reed and more
  • Culture
  • 03 Jun 26

Allen Ginsberg at 100: Classic reflections from Michael D. Higgins, Bono, Lou Reed and more

Tommy Tiernan and Anne Waldman announced for Kavanagh Weekend 2026
  • Culture
  • 18 May 26

Tommy Tiernan and Anne Waldman announced for Kavanagh Weekend 2026

Scene + Heard theatre festival kicks off with Casting Call and Station of Echoes
  • Culture
  • 12 Feb 26

Scene + Heard theatre festival kicks off with Casting Call and Station of Echoes

Foy Vance announces 'A Celebration of Life' show for Belfast
  • Music
  • 03 Nov 25

Foy Vance announces 'A Celebration of Life' show for Belfast

Chapters announce Pat Ingoldsby book launch
  • Culture
  • 14 Oct 25

Chapters announce Pat Ingoldsby book launch

Palestinian poet and activist Shahd Karaeen: "I've been quiet for many years. At least now I know I'm done with being quiet"
  • Opinion
  • 13 Oct 25

Palestinian poet and activist Shahd Karaeen: "I've been quiet for many years. At least now I know I'm done with being quiet"

First Fortnight and WeAreGriot to present <i>Welcome to Antidote</i> at The Grand Social this October
  • Culture
  • 01 Oct 25

First Fortnight and WeAreGriot to present Welcome to Antidote at The Grand Social this October

Vona Groarke appointed as Ireland Professor of Poetry
  • Culture
  • 11 Sep 25

Vona Groarke appointed as Ireland Professor of Poetry

Album Review: Michael D. Higgins, <i>Against All Certainty</i>
  • Culture
  • 05 Sep 25

Album Review: Michael D. Higgins, Against All Certainty

Electric Picnic 2025 sneak peak: new attractions and old favourites for the festival's biggest crowd yet
  • Music
  • 27 Aug 25

Electric Picnic 2025 sneak peak: new attractions and old favourites for the festival's biggest crowd yet

Laura Murphy speaks out about national day of solidarity with Palestine proposal
  • Opinion
  • 28 Jul 25

Laura Murphy speaks out about national day of solidarity with Palestine proposal

The National Concert Hall announces celebration for President Michael D. Higgins's debut spoken-word album
  • Music
  • 25 Jul 25

The National Concert Hall announces celebration for President Michael D. Higgins's debut spoken-word album

Christy Moore releases video for spoken word tribute to President Michael D. Higgins, featuring 10ft portrait by ACHES
  • Culture
  • 09 Jul 25

Christy Moore releases video for spoken word tribute to President Michael D. Higgins, featuring 10ft portrait by ACHES

Upcoming album <i>Pomes Penyeach</i> to showcase the poems of James Joyce
  • Music
  • 07 Jul 25

Upcoming album Pomes Penyeach to showcase the poems of James Joyce

Van Morrison announces ‘An Evening of Words and Music’ in Belfast featuring Paul Muldoon and John Cooper Clarke
  • Music
  • 10 Jun 25

Van Morrison announces ‘An Evening of Words and Music’ in Belfast featuring Paul Muldoon and John Cooper Clarke

Colm Keegan and Erin Fornoff announce <i>Every Blooming Thing</i> spoken word roadshow
  • Culture
  • 22 May 25

Colm Keegan and Erin Fornoff announce Every Blooming Thing spoken word roadshow

Poet Brian Bilston to perform three Irish shows
  • Culture
  • 20 Mar 25

Poet Brian Bilston to perform three Irish shows

Dublin poet Emmet O’Brien to perform in The Workman’s Club next week as part of European tour
  • Culture
  • 26 Feb 25

Dublin poet Emmet O’Brien to perform in The Workman’s Club next week as part of European tour

Faber to publish collection of Seamus Heaney’s complete works
  • Culture
  • 06 Feb 25

Faber to publish collection of Seamus Heaney’s complete works

Live Report: Nothing Compares concert at the Moat Theatre paid powerful tribute to the Spirit of Brigid
  • Culture
  • 04 Feb 25

Live Report: Nothing Compares concert at the Moat Theatre paid powerful tribute to the Spirit of Brigid

Northern Irish poet Michael Longley has died aged 85
  • Culture
  • 23 Jan 25

Northern Irish poet Michael Longley has died aged 85

Premiere: Steve Wickham interprets Refaat Alareer's poem <i>If I Must Die</i>
  • Pics & Vids
  • 20 Dec 24

Premiere: Steve Wickham interprets Refaat Alareer's poem If I Must Die

'Princess of Black Poetry' Nikki Giovanni dies aged 81
  • Culture
  • 10 Dec 24

'Princess of Black Poetry' Nikki Giovanni dies aged 81

Steve Cooney, Sexy Tadhg, IMLÉ and more announced for IMRAM Irish-language literature festival
  • Culture
  • 02 Oct 24

Steve Cooney, Sexy Tadhg, IMLÉ and more announced for IMRAM Irish-language literature festival

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