Poetry in Motion
The European Parliament; the European Commission, Poetry Ireland and Iarnród Éireann have launched an initiative titled ‘Poetry in Motion’. From 27 April, Poetry Day Ireland, Poetry in Motion have showcased poems by 10 poets from across Europe. The collection of poems will be visible on DART & Commuter services operating in the Greater Dublin Area until the end of August. This is also to celebrate 50 years of Ireland’s membership of what is now the EU.
The European Parliament; the European Commission, Poetry Ireland and Iarnród Éireann have launched an initiative titled ‘Poetry in Motion’. From 27 April, Poetry Day Ireland, Poetry in Motion have showcased poems by 10 poets from across Europe. The collection of poems will be visible on DART & Commuter services operating in the Greater Dublin Area until the end of August. This is also to celebrate 50 years of Ireland’s membership of what is now the EU.
Speaking at the launch in Dublin’s Connolly Station Frances Fitzgerald MEP said “As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ireland’s membership of the European Union it is important to acknowledge the immense cultural influence that our membership has brought to Ireland and particularly to the arts. Membership has brought a richness of diversity to our literature which is clearly reflected in this series of unique poems from across the EU.
I want to welcome this initiative between Iarnród Éireann, the European Parliament Liaison Office and the European Commission Representation in Ireland for bringing this vibrant EU cultural project to life for commuters across the country.”
European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness said “I am delighted today to help launch the wonderful ‘Poetry in Motion’ campaign marking Ireland’s 50 years membership of the EU. These poems are a great reminder of Europe’s linguistic and cultural diversity, with the poets’ creativity drawing us closer together. They also provide great food for thought for commuters and travellers, bringing poetry from across Europe to our daily life.”
CEO of Iarnród Éireann, Jim Meade said, "Iarnród Éireann is proud to partner with the European Parliament, European Commission & Poetry Ireland to mark 50 years of Ireland being a member of what is now the European Union. The poems from poets across Europe will be displayed on our DART & Commuter services throughout the summer and I'm sure that our customers will enjoy reading them as they travel on our services"
The poems can be viewed below and you can download a booklet of the poems HERE
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