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Watch: Poet Stephen James Smith celebrates the voices of Dublin

For the 10th anniversary of their Dublin You Are project, Dublin City Council Culture Company have created a new film, entitled Talk To Me, to reflect the voices of people across Dublin City.

Poetry • 28 May

The River Crana: Frank McGuinness on his new poetry collection

Frank McGuinness is one of our greatest writers. He is best known for plays such as The Factory Girls, Observe The Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme, Carthaginians and Someone Who'll Watch Over Me as well as his adaptations of Ibsen.

Books • 28 May

Poet Paul Durcan remembered by RTÉ Arena & Sunday Miscellany

For RTÉ Arena, Thomas McCarthy pays tribute to fellow poet Paul Durcan, who passed away over the weekend.

Sunday Miscellany • 21 May

The work of renowned poet Paul Durcan is known to younger audiences, having featured on the Leaving Cert English syllabus

Renowned poet Paul Durcan dies at 80

Paul Durcan, one of Ireland's most renowned contemporary poets, has died at the age of 80.

Ireland • 19 May

Poem Of The Week: Dear Small Girl by Lauren O'Donovan

Our Poem Of The Week comes from Cork poet Lauren O'Donovan, taken from her new poetry chapbook Superposition.

Poetry • 13 May

Poetry Day Ireland 2025: Lá Binn Bealtaine by Alan Titley

For Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day.

Poetry • 01 May

Poetry Day Ireland 2025: We Carried May by Róisín Leggett Bohan

For Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day...

Poetry • 01 May

Poet Gormfhlaith Ní Shíocháin Ní Bheoláin

Poetry Day: MAYDAY! le Gormfhlaith Ní Shíocháin Ní Bheoláin

For Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day...

Poetry • 01 May

Poet Othuke Umukoro (Pic: Joshua Thermidor)

Poetry Day Ireland 2025: Thank You by Othuke Umukoro

For Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day...

Poetry • 30 Apr

Poetry Day Ireland 2025: Lá Bealtaine le Diarmuid Johnson

As part of Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day...

Poetry • 29 Apr

Poetry Day Ireland 2025: Hawthorn by Stephen de Búrca

As part of Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day...

Poetry • 28 Apr

Poetry Day Ireland: I Carve a Future into the Year by Jo Bear

As part of Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day...

Poetry • 27 Apr

'If editing a poem is your to do list, or even part of your to do list, it's worth aiming for the small wins.'

Get Creative: On writing poetry – writing is rewriting

Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap? In a new series, award-winning poet Jessica Traynor shares insights to help you find your voice.

Get Creative • 27 Apr

Poetry Day Ireland 2025: May Day by Gabriel Rosenstock

As part of Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day...

Poetry • 26 Apr

Poetry Day Ireland 2025: Duplex by Stuart Barnes

As part of Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day...

Poetry • 25 Apr

Poetry Day Ireland: Tea Break with Tin Mug by Enda Coyle-Greene

As part of Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day...

Poetry • 24 Apr

Poetry Day Ireland 2025: The Laying Hen by Rosamund Taylor

As part of Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day...

Poetry Day Ireland • 23 Apr

Filmmaker Robert Eggers describes the world of his films (including The Lighthouse) as his 'dollhouse'

Get Creative: On writing poetry – building the dollhouse

Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap?

Get Creative • 20 Apr

Poetry Ireland's Poet in Residence Anne Tannam (Pic: Mary McGraw)

Why do we turn to poetry? A poem for Ireland this May Day

Poet in Residence with Poetry Ireland Anne Tannam welcomes us to this year's Poetry Day Ireland celebrations...

Anne Tannam • 17 Apr

'In Ireland we tend to read poetry in liturgical tones. It's one of those unusual occasions where we can blame something on both W.B. Yeats, and the Catholic Church'

Get Creative: On writing poetry - who are you talking to?

Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap?

Get Creative • 17 Apr

'Ted Hughes had his thought fox, I have my frog poems.'

Get Creative: On writing poetry - pinning the poem to the page

Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap?

Get Creative • 06 Apr

Anne Enright & Paul Muldoon on the pros & cons of poetry & prose

RTÉ Arena • 07 Apr

Sunday Miscellany: Mina Is The Word For Love, by Amenazeb Khan

When I was seven I asked my mother, what is love in our native tongue?

Sunday Miscellany • 03 Apr

Watch: Connections - a poem for World Down Syndrome Day

A powerful new short film, Connections, brings poetry and history together through a deeply personal lens - watch above.

Poetry • 03 Apr

Poetry Day Ireland 2025: The Sun's Return by Lorna Shaughnessy

As part of Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day - read The Sun's Return by Lorna Shaughnessy below.

Poetry • 22 Apr