The Connacht Heat for the 2024 All-Ireland Poetry Slam, held online with 13 talented participants, saw Emmet O’Brien, Jenny Fagan, and Holly Hughes emerge as winners, paving the way for a thrilling championship final on November 30th at Dublin’s Pearse Street Library.
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The 11th International Storytelling & Folklore Festival, set in the scenic village of Sneem, celebrates a rich tradition of storytelling and cultural heritage with a diverse lineup of events and performances from November 8th to 10th, 2024.
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Widespread disappointment over the modest €6 million increase for the Arts Council when compared to €9 million allocated for phone pouches in schools.
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Leinster's top three poets have qualified for the All-Ireland Poetry Slam Final, where they will compete for the 2024 title and a chance to represent Ireland at the 2025 European Championship.
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The Poetry Off the Page, Around the Globe conference invites presentation proposals on spoken word poetry by 20th December 2024, with the conference taking place in Vienna in June 2025.
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The Fermanagh heat of the All Ireland Poetry Slam saw captivating performances, with Robert Elliott, Frankie McPhillips, and Kate O'Shea qualifying to represent Ulster in the national final in Dublin on November 30th.
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Poetry Aloud 2024, an annual poetry speaking competition for post-primary students across Ireland, invites entries by October 4th.
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The Ballymun is Brilliant project is calling for creative proposals from artists across Ireland to develop innovative, community-engaged works focused on climate action and justice, with applications due by 13th October.
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Exciting news for artists across the country: submissions for the 2025 Scene + Heard Festival are officially open!
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The 6th Listowel International Storytelling Festival offers a four-day celebration of Ireland’s rich storytelling tradition, featuring diverse events including story swaps, performances, and cultural activities, set in the picturesque town of Listowel.
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Kemi George-Simpson, Mel White, and Ciaran MacArtain qualified from the Munster Heat of the All Ireland Poetry Slam held on September 4th in Limerick, and will compete in the final on November 30th at Pearse Street Library in Dublin.
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Culture Night 2024 across Ireland will feature a variety of spoken word events, including storytelling sessions, poetry competitions, and performances that celebrate the rich cultural and literary traditions of the country
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The Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival, established by Chuck and Nell Kruger in 1994, marks its 30th anniversary, continuing to showcase world-class storytelling on the stunning Cape Clear Island.
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Award-winning Irish poet Anne Tannam has had a vibrant year with the launch of her latest collection dismantle, extensive tours and workshops across Ireland as Poetry Ireland’s Poet in Residence, and upcoming performances this autumn.
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Stephen James Smith delivered a heartfelt spoken word performance at the Centre Culturel Irlandais, celebrating 100 years of Ireland's participation in the Olympics.
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The Munster Poetry Slam returns to Limerick on September 4th, offering poets a competitive platform to perform original works and qualify for the All Ireland Poetry Slam, as part of the First Wednesday Series at the White House Bar.
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To mark the launch of this landmark edition, BND Magazine is hosting a special event on Saturday, 28th September, at Mind the Step. Doors open at 6:45pm, with the event kicking off at 7:00pm.
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This month, Cork will play to the poetic exchange of Coventry poets Ann Atkins and Amy Rugg, as part of the Cork-Coventry Twin Cities Poetry Exchange.
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The longstanding tradition of storytelling is alive and well in Ireland, and we are excited to announce a fresh opportunity to engage with it.
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