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Four of Ireland’s most celebrated writers with some of the earliest poems they ever wrote. Can you guess who wrote what?

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Twelve little-known facts about well-known poets. Seven are facts, five are ‘alternative facts’. Can you tell the real from the fake?

Poetry Ireland publishes Inclusion and Diversity Strategy

Poetry Ireland has published a three-year strategy to ensure that its work fully represents the wealth of diverse poets writing in Ireland.

Ireland’s finest poets, actors and musicians mark the 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

Host Olivia O’Leary will be joined by performers including Cathy Belton, Adrian Dunbar, Linda Ervine, Peter Hanly, Frances Tomelty and Tara Lynne O’Neill (of The Derry Girls), to tell the powerful story of Northern Ireland’s continuing journey to peace and reconciliation.

Twelve poets selected for the Poetry Ireland Introductions Series 2018

John Wakeman, founder of acclaimed poetry magazine ‘The SHOp’, dies, aged 89

John Wakeman, who founded and co-edited The SHOp: a magazine of poetry, has died.