Calendar
Information on Poetry Ireland supported readings, launches and events around Ireland, as well as other writing events around the country.
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Readings & Events
| 20.05.2013 | Ó Bhéal Reading: Hugh McFadden |
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 Ó Bhéal presents Hugh McFadden. Entrance is free. Readings will last between 30-45 minutes after which there will be the usual open-mic session. Full bar available. Venue: Upstairs at The Long Valley, Winthrop St, CorkTime: Monday @ 9 pm Admission: Free E: readings@obheal.ie http://www.obheal.ie/blog/ |
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| 21.05.2013 | No Worst There is None |
 The Stomach Box in association with RTÉ Radio Drama and Poetry Ireland, presents No Worst There is None, a unique listening experience for one in the bedroom where the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins lived in Newman House Dublin in the 1880s. It is directed by Dylan Tighe and composed by Seán Mac Erlaine. Venue: UCD Newman House, St Stephen's Green, D 2No Worst There is None takes the listener into the psyche of Hopkins as he approaches death – fusing poetry, an original choral score, electronic sound design and found texts. Each time slot is free and will last 30 minutes, and it is suitable for 1 person only. It will run Tuesday, May 21st through Friday, May 24th at the Dublin Writers' Festival. Time: Tuesday @ 10:30 am Admission: Free (booking required) T: +353 (0) 1 222 5455 E: info@dublinwritersfestival.com http://www.dublinwritersfestival.com/event/no-worst-there-is-none |
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| 21.05.2013 | Conor Gearty: Lecture on Michael Collins |
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The honour of your company is requested at the 29th Biannual Lecture: Was Michael Collins a Terrorist -- or a Human Rights Worker? Reflections on Law and Revolution in Ireland, 1916-22. The lecture will be delivered by Conor Gearty, Professor of Human Rights Law, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The lecture will be followed by a wine reception. Venue: Seminar Room, National Library of Ireland, Kildare St, Dublin 2Time: Tuesday @ 6:00 pm Admission: Free T: 01-2692202 E: hmfitzpa@tcd.ie |
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| 22.05.2013 | Michael Krüger |
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Poetry Ireland in association with the National Gallery of Ireland presents a lunchtime reading with Michael Krüger. Venue: National Library of Ireland, Kildare St, Dublin 2Time: Wednesday @ 1.05 pm |
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| 22.05.2013 | Miranda O'Connell Book Launch |
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You are invited to a book launch to celebrate the publication of Mary Tighe by Miranda O'Connell published by The Somerville Press. The book will be launched by Bruce Arnold. Venue: Hodges Figgis, 56-58 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Time: Wednesday @ 6.30 pm T: 028 32873 E: somervillepress@eircom.net www.somervillepress.com |
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| 22.05.2013 | The Thief of Fire |
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The Thief of Fire celebrates Rimbaud's Illuminations. Ciaran Carson has just published his new English versions, In the Light Of, published by Gallery Press. Liam Ó Muirthile will read newly commissioned Irish versions. The reading will feature on-screen projections by Margaret Lonergan, and commissioned music by Seán Mac Erlaine. Time: 8.30pm Admission: €10/€8 (Special group price or individual student price of €5 available. Just use the code 'scribhenoir' when booking.) E: boxoffice@dublinwritersfestival.com dublinwritersfestival.com |
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| 23.05.2013 | La nuit est ma femme: Jack Kerouac |
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La nuit est ma femme will construct a literary exploration of Kerouac's relationship to French, to Catholicism and Buddhism; of his bi-lingual identity; and of his fraught relationship with America. The selections will draw on his letters, poems, haiku and novels. Two writers - Gabriel Rosenstock and Gearóid Mac Lochlainn - will both translate and respond to Kerouac's work. The texts will be read to improvised jazz accompaniment by The Dirty Jazz Band and on-screen projections created by Margaret Lonergan. Time: Thursday @ 8.30pm Admission: Tickets for each event are €10/€8 (Special group price or individual student price of €5 available. Just use the code 'scribhenoir' when booking.) E: boxoffice@dublinwritersfestival.com dublinwritersfestival.com |
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| 24.05.2013 | The Western Writers' Centre: Ted Hughes Weekend |
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The Western Writers’ Centre invites you to the inaugural Ted Hughes weekend, which will enable participants to experience for themselves the special ambience of Doonreagan. The event runs from 24 May to 26 May. Among speakers will be Professor Terry Gifford, Dr Mark Wormald, and Dr Gillian Groszewski. Director Alex Dmitriev will present a workshop production of Doonreagan, a new play by Ann Henning Jocelyn. For more information as well as the booking form, e-mail: doonreagan@gmail.com or telephone: +353 95 31049.
Time: Friday @ 9 pm T: +353 95 31049 E: doonreagan@gmail.com doonreagan.com |
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| 24.05.2013 | Readings: Robin Robertson & Frank McGuinness |
 Dublin Writers Festival presents readings by Robin Robertson and Frank McGuinness. The poets will be introduced by Paul Perry. Venue: Smock Alley Theatre, 7 Lower Exchange St, DublinTime: Friday @ 6 pm Admission: €10/€8 T: 01 222 5455 E: info@dublinwritersfestival.com dublinwritersfestival.com/event/robin-robertson-frank-mcguinness |
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| 25.05.2013 | 'RMS Titanic' by Anthony Cronin with Dónal Lunny |
 Dublin Writers Festival presents in association with Poetry Ireland Anthony Cronin's 'RMS Titanic' with Dónal Lunny. The poem is read by Anthony Cronin and sung by Dónal Lunny and Alison Slater. The music is performed by Graham Henderson and Dónal Lunny. Time: Saturday @ 6 pm Admission: €12/€10 concession T: 01 222 5455 E: info@dublinwritersfestival.com dublinwritersfestival.com/event/anthony-cronins-rms-titanic |
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| 26.05.2013 | Dennis O'Driscoll: A Celebration |
 Dublin Writers Festival presents in association with Poetry Ireland Dennis O'Driscoll: A Celebration. The event gathers leading poets, writers and critics, including poets Michael Hofmann, Thomas Lynch and Matthew Hollis, to pay tribute to the life and work of this greatly respected figure. Venue: Smock Alley Theatre, 7 Lower Exchange St, DublinTime: Sunday @ 8 pm Admission: €12/€10 concession T: 01 222 5455 E: info@dublinwritersfestival.com dublinwritersfestival.com/event/dennis-odriscoll-a-celebration |
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| 27.05.2013 | Ó Bhéal Reading: Diane Fahey and Ali Cobby-Eckermann |
 Ó Bhéal presents Diane Fahey and Ali Cobby-Eckermann. Entrance is free. Readings will last between 30-45 minutes after which there will be the usual open-mic session. Full bar available. Venue: Upstairs at The Long Valley, Winthrop St, CorkTime: Monday @ 9 pm Admission: Free E: readings@obheal.ie http://www.obheal.ie/blog/ |
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| 29.05.2013 | Peter Sirr |
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Poetry Ireland in association with the National Gallery of Ireland presents a lunchtime reading with Peter Sirr. Venue: National Gallery of IrelandTime: Wednesday @ 1.05 pm |
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| 30.05.2013 | Poetry Ireland Introductions Readings 2013 |
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The 1st series in the Poetry Ireland Introductions Readings 2013. Featuring: 1. Madeleine Barnes 2. Stephenie Conn 3. Brian Kirk 4. Annemarie Ní Churreáin Time: Thursday @ 6.30pm Admission: Free T: (01) 8721302 E: info@poetryireland.ie www.poetryireland.ie |
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| 30.05.2013 | Thomas McCarthy, Eileen Ní Shuilleabháin & Seán Kenny |
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Over The Edge: Open Reading presents Thomas McCarthy, Eileen Ní Shuilleabháin & Seán Kenny. Time: 6.30pm T: 087-6431748 overtheedgeliteraryevents.blogspot.com |
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| 31.05.2013 | Artist in Residence Programme 2014 in Vienna |
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There is an open call for Applications (in English and in German) for the Artist in Residence Programme 2014 in Vienna. Please pay attention to the age limits of 35 years (visual arts, art photography, design, video and media arts) and 40 years (literature, literary translation, composition, contemporary dance and choreography, art education and curators) Applications should be submitted as of now until no later than 31 May 2013 (date of postmark) to: Bundesministerium für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur Abteilung V/6 Concordiaplatz 2 A-1014 Wien For more information about this Scholarship, email charlotte.sucher@bmukk.gv.at or call 0043‐1‐53120‐6860 T: 0043‐1‐53120‐6860 E: charlotte.sucher@bmukk.gv.at |
