Poetry Day Ireland 2026 Poster Poems

We are delighted to share twelve poems showcased as part of Poetry Day Ireland 2026. Each of the selected poems responds to this year's theme Home: a theme that reflects one of the greatest issues and predominant themes of our times.

Arrivals - Nandi Jola
Staying in a Better Hotel - Medbh McGuckian
Cabin Building - Sean Borodale
Cárta Poist Abhaile - Nual Ní Dhomhnaill
Home Economics - Tamara Barnett-Herrin
Gafa - Seosamh Ó Murchú
Guest - Adam Rooke
home more or less - Paul Casey
The House Remembered - Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin
i went out - Ausra Kaziliunaite
Sympathy for Rain - Anthony Anaxagorou
Tocht - Marcus Mac Conghail