Today’s news involves applications for an Irish Poetry Award, the vandalism of a Ukrainian poet’s monument and an interesting idea of what inspired Bob Dylan.
Applications Sought for Michael Hartnett Poetry Award
The culture and arts office of Limerick City and County Council has called for entries to be submitted for 2021’s Michael Hartnett Poetry Award. This is an annual prize that is part ...
Today's roundup brings you news of a summer festival to pay tribute to Dante, as well as the race to save Bronte treasures.
Dante Festival to be Held in Roman Forum
The Dante Festival, Dante Assoluto, is to be held this summer in the Basilica of Maxentius in Romex.
The literature festival, which will be free will be held to pay tribute to Dante Alighieri, ...
Today on My Poetic Side we look at the urgent fundraising campaign for the Yeats Society Sligo and the reopening of Paul Laurence Dunbar House.
Crowdfunding for Yeats Society Sligo
In March 2020, like most businesses all over the UK, the Yeats Society Sligo had to close its doors to tours and visitors.
Now the society has launched a crowdfunding campaign. They believe that the ...
We begin the week with a look at Lemn Sissay and his OBE and the former home of a poet being given a new lease of life.
Lemn Sissay Named on Queen’s Birthday Honours List
The playwright and poet Lemn Sissay had urged children who live in care to be ambitious with their lives following the announcement on Saturday 12th June that he had ...
Today in our poetry round-up we look at the Forward Poetry Prize Shortlist, the PEN Pinter 2021 winner and Seamus Heaney HomePlace “Open Ground”.
Caleb Femi Shortlisted for Forward Poetry Prize
The former young people’s poet laureate for London, Caleb Femi, has been shortlisted for the Felix Dennis first collection award in this year’s Forward Poetry Prize. His collection “Poor” delves into life growing ...