Poetry Day Ireland

The theme this year is Message in a Bottle, curated by poet Martina Evans. Individuals, venues, and organisations of all types are now invited to register their prospective events with Poetry Ireland for inclusion in the Poetry Day Ireland line-up. 

In previous years, more than 150 events, projects, and initiatives have taken place in celebration of Poetry Day Ireland in libraries, bookshops, arts centres, schools, hotels, nightclubs, bars, cafés and street corners from Kerry to Derry. While all events are expected to amplify poetry in some form, whether that be spoken or written, cross-disciplinary and unusual ideas are not only allowed, but enthusiastically encouraged. 

Registered events will be featured on the Poetry Day website and as part of the Poetry Day programme and will be included in our promotional activity for the day. The earlier you register your event with us, the more we'll be able to help you promote it. You can register your Poetry Day event with us until Sunday 26 March.  

>> Register your Poetry Day event here

For those especially innovative planners who need help bringing their outside-the-box idea to life for Poetry Day Ireland this year, you can apply for up to 1600EUR in funding through our Bright Ideas bursaries here. The Bright Ideas bursaries were established in 2019 to help fund creative and inspiring ideas for Poetry Day Ireland, and have been an integral part of the poetry festivities since. The deadline to apply for this funding is Sunday 12 March.

>> Apply for Bright Ideas here

For more info about Poetry Day, or if you have any questions about planning your event or applying for Bright Ideas, please email elizabeth@poetryireland.ie 

www.poetryday.ie is currently under construction, but will be back soon with updated info about this year's events, Pocket Poems, and tips for celebrating the day!