Thursday 1 May 2025
Poetry Day Ireland, Thurs 1 May 2025
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Poetry Day Ireland
Poetry Day Ireland is an annual island-wide celebration of poetry taking place on Thursday May 1st, 2025 with the theme May Day!
The Theme May Day offers a rich source of poetic inspiration. As the midpoint between the spring and autumn equinox, May Day is deeply rooted in ancient traditions, including the fire festival of Bealtaine, symbolising renewal, hope, and abundance. The day is also recognised globally as International Workers’ Day, a time for reflection on solidarity, unity, and collective strength.
Submissions are now open for the Bright Ideas bursary, as well as general event registration, inviting individuals, groups, and organisations across the country to take part in this all-island celebration of poetry.
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Get Involved
All are welcome to get involved, with participation encouraged from artists, schools, arts organisations, venues, hospitals, community groups, poetry-lovers, and more. In the past, we have even had contributions from Paul Mescal, Margaret Atwood, Hozier and Mary Robinson.
However you choose to celebrate, Poetry Ireland invites everyone to take part on Thursday, 1 May 2025. Whether attending an event, reading a poem, or sharing your love of poetry online, be sure to tag @PoetryIreland on Instagram, Facebook, X, Bluesky, Linkedin, and Tiktok and use the hashtag #PoetryDayIRL.
Poetry Day Ireland is supported by The Arts Council Ireland, the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Iarnród Éireann, RTE Supporting The Arts and Dublin City Council.
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