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The winners of the world’s very first men’s sheds poetry contest are announced in Dublin.

The muse of poetry is a fickle creature, favouring some and eluding others. But, in the steadfast belief that everyone has at least one poem in them, Poetry Ireland and the Irish Men’s Sheds Association embarked on the world’s first men’s sheds poetry contest.

Baby Steps

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

Real News / Fake News

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