Reading at Strokestown International Poetry Festival

 

It’s almost May. It’s almost Strokestown Poetry Festival time. The festival is on from April 30^th to May 3^rd. This year featured poets include Iggy McGovern, Peggy Gallagher, Paddy Bushe, James Harpur,  Eva Bourke and Vincent Woods.There is also the launching of a new collection, The Boys of Bluehill, by Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin. I’ll be reading with Gerry Boland at 4.15pm on Saturday, May 2^nd.

It’s a fantastic festival with a very pleasant and laid-back ambience. Most of the events are held in Strokestown House, home of the Famine Museum, a visitors’ attraction of national (if not international) importance. Added to that , a few great pubs and you’ve got a really enjoyable weekend.

Festival Programme: http://www.strokestownpoetry.org/?page_id=1538

The following weekend, I expect to be reading with a group of poets as part of Canalaphonic Music and Culture Festival in Rathmines. Details of this should appear on the Canalaphonic website.

Canalaphonic Music and Culture Festival:  http://canalaphonic.com/category/latest-news/