Today in our poetry news round-up we take a look at some of the favourites to be named the two winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature ahead of the official announcement.
The Nobel Prize for Literature
It has been a while since we have heard anything about the
Nobel Prize for Literature. ...
Today on My Poetic Side we bring you the sad news that the Award-winning Belfast poet Ciaran Carson has passed away.
Ciaran Carson, Award-Winning Belfast Poet Passes Away
Award-winning novelist and poet Ciaran Carson from Belfast has passed away. He was 70 years old and passed away early on Sunday at home. ...
We begin the week here on My Poetic Side with a look at the
plans for Trinity College to add sculptures of women to its Long Room We also
have the winner of this years Foyle Young Poet Award.
Trinity College Planning New Sculptures to Honour Women
Trinity College in Dublin is looking to add ...
Our final poetry news round-up of the week takes a look at National Poetry Day, the poetry on the seafront that has been hidden in plain sight and the hopes to save the home of the late Donald Hall.
Prince of Wales Kick Starts National Poetry Day
Yesterday marked National Poetry ...
Today on My Poetic Side we have a story about a photo with a resemblance to Oscar Wilde, the poet's descendants who want his ashes buried in his homeland and finally this year's Trocaire poetry competition.
Historian Snaps up Photo That Might be of Oscar Wilde
Karen Ievers, a historian researching rich ...