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New board appointments at Poetry Ireland
Poetry Ireland is delighted to welcome two new appointees to its board of directors. Jean O’Mahony and Olwen Dawe will become directors with immediate effect.
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Education at Poetry Ireland - highlights of the year.
The education team at Poetry Ireland have been very busy during the past academic year. With our Writers in Schools and WorldWise Global Schools programmes, Poetry Aloud, the Trócaire poetry competition and performances from students at various events, it has been a very fulfilling time for everyone.
continue readingPilot scheme giving professional artists & writers easier access to social welfare supports launched
Positive step for professional artists and writers as Ministers Humphreys and Varadkar launch pilot scheme to make it easier to access social welfare supports.
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Ambassador Anne Anderson’s Irish-American Partnership award supports emigration-themed workshops
Anne Anderson, the 17th Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, was earlier this year granted an honorary award by the Irish-American Partnership, enabling her to bestow a donation to a charitable cause of her choice in Ireland.
continue readingEstablishing a Policy on Diversity for Poetry Ireland
Poetry Ireland’s executive and board are actively engaged in the process of establishing a policy around diversity and gender balance for the organisation.
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Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill bestows the Parnell Stick on Ailbhe Ni Ghearbhuigh
Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill passed the historical Parnell Stick to Ailbhe Ni Ghearbhuigh.
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