The generous recognition by the Ireland Chair of Poetry Trust opened the door to a world of wisdom, warmth and support. As an international student in Ireland, I often questioned my right to write from — and in — this place, this tradition. The award shored up my belief in my self and gifted me […]
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The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins has announced Frank Ormsby as the next Ireland Professor of Poetry
Frank Ormsby was announced as the next Ireland Professor of Poetry, by President Michael D Higgins at a reception in Queens University Belfast. Ormsby will be the eighth Irish Professor of Poetry, taking over from its current holder, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, at the end of October until November 2022. Ormsby said of his appointment: “the […]
Winners of inaugural Ireland Chair of Poetry Student Prize
The Ireland Chair of Poetry Trust is delighted to announce the winners of the 2019 Student Prize. The Trustees initiated the prize this year in line with their focus on encouraging the writing of poetry within the three Universities who support the Trust. The Trustees, together with the current Ireland Professor of Poetry Eiléan Ní […]
Announcement of Ireland Chair of Poetry Travel Award to Laurence O’Dwyer
The Ireland Chair of Poetry Trust are delighted to announce that Laurence O’Dwyer will be the third recipient of the Ireland Chair of Poetry Travel Award. Laurence who holds a PhD in paradigms of memory formation from Trinity College Dublin published his first collection of poetry, Tractography in 2018 (Templar, 2018) and received the Straid […]
Reading by the Ireland Professor of Poetry, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin
The Ireland Professor of Poetry, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin will read from her work in the J.M. Synge Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin on Wednesday 3rd April at 7.30pm. RSVP to irelandchairofpoetry@gmail.com.
Ireland Chair of Poetry Bursary awarded to Dylan Brennan
The trustees of the Ireland Chair of Poetry are delighted to announce that Dylan Brennan is the recipient of the 2018 Ireland Chair of Poetry bursary. The poet was nominated by the Ireland Professor of Poetry, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, and the nomination was welcomed and confirmed by the trustees of the Board of the Ireland Chair […]
Annual lecture by Ireland Professor of Poetry Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin on Thursday 28th March
The Ireland Professor of Poetry, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin will repeat her annual lecture entitled ”Instead of a Shrine: Poetry and Ritual” in McMordie Hall, Music Building, University Square, Queen’s University Belfast at 7.00pm. To RSVP please contact Niamh McCabe by email at irelandchairofpoetry@gmail.com
Annual lecture by Ireland Professor of Poetry Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin on Wednesday 27th February
The Ireland Professor of Poetry, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin will give her annual lecture entitled ”Instead of a Shrine: Poetry and Ritual” in Theatre O, Arts Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, on Wednesday 27th February at 7.00pm. To RSVP please contact Niamh McCabe by email at irelandchairofpoetry@gmail.com
Nominations requested for Ireland Professor of Poetry
Professor Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin will complete her term as Ireland Professor of Poetry in October 2019 and the Ireland Chair of Poetry Trust now invites nominations to fill this prestigious role. The Ireland Chair of Poetry was established by the Arts Council/ An Chomhairle Ealaíon, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, Queen’s […]
‘The Nunwell Letter’ by Maureen Boyle, Inaugural Ireland Chair of Poetry Travel Bursary recipient
Maureen Boyle’s recent travels, as part of her ICOP Travel Bursary illustrate the opportunity offered by this Bursary to develop explore topics and subjects of personal artistic interest. This, the inaugural Ireland Chair of Poetry Bursary allowed Maureen to visit the “site of the story” in which she was interested. The site of the story […]