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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Poetry Ireland are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Durcan. A former Ireland Professor of Poetry and a long-time friend of Poetry Ireland, Paul’s contribution to the arts was immense. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his words.

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Bloodaxe Books @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

We're so pleased that Kerry Hardie's ninth collection We Go On is on the three-strong shortlist for the Pigott Poetry Prize 2025. The shortlist is featured in @irishtimes.com. @writersweek.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...

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Pigott Poetry Prize shortlist revealed

Books newsletter: a roundup of the latest news and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

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Paula Shields @paulashields.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Author Gaelle Belem is on the arts show Arena this Thu 15th May! @rteradio1.bsky.social @bullaunpress.bsky.social

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International Literature Festival Dublin @ilfdublin.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

“With survival comes a duty: to tell the story.” – Atef Abu Saif In October 2023, Atef Abu Saif arrived in Gaza as a government minister. Within weeks, he was living in a tent in a refugee camp. His new book, Don’t Look Left: A Diary of Genocide, captures 84 harrowing days of war, fear, and loss.

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

As Anne Tannam concludes her remarkable 2 year term as our Poet in Residence, we want to express our deepest thanks for all she has brought to this role. Through workshops, mentoring, & her island-wide tour, Anne created countless spaces for connection & creativity. Her impact is lasting.

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

That Clare Pollard ... blimey.

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Nell Regan @nellree.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Sun & a delivery of beautiful poetry books from Cornwall @guillemotpress.bsky.social via Tyrone ( thanks @paulashields.bsky.social! no thanks Brexit) The Red Gate - John F Deane & Tony Martin is a particular beauty @poetryireland.bsky.social

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Banshee Press @bansheepress.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Gustav Parker Hibbett is the winner of the John Pollard International Poetry Prize! Congratulations Parker!! 💛🧡 Judge Eoin McNamee said of High Jump as Icarus Story: 'At once exalted and humble this is work of the highest order.' @gphibbett.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...

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Gustav Parker Hibbett wins John Pollard Prize

Books newsletter: a roundup of the latest news and preview of Saturday’s pages

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 09/05/2025

A scheme to speed up social housing has barely been used by Dublin councils. Councils are reluctant to use the single-stage process because they take on more risk if something goes wrong, says Sinn Féin TD and housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin. www.dublininquirer.c...

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A scheme to speed up social housing has barely been used by Dublin councils

Councils are reluctant to use the single-stage process because they take on more risk if something goes wrong, says Sinn Féin TD and housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉 Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace. You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.

This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.

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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 07/05/2025

Eyes down, Conclave watchers! A few facts for your scorecards: - Shortest Conclave: 1503, three hours or so. - Longest Conclave: 1268, three years or so. - Last Conclave to elect someone from outside: 1378, Urban VI. - Last Pope to exhume his predecessor and put them on trial: Stephen VI, 897.

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Macha Press @machapress.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

DUBLIN LAUNCH! In association with Poetry Ireland @poetryireland.bsky.social we're doubly excited to launch Crowd Work by @samfurlong.bsky.social on Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30 pm in the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social Book your free tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-cro...

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Nell Regan @nellree.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

It was standing room only at Strokestown Poetry Fest celebrating poetry presses @revivalpress @machapress.bsky.social pic Eilis Martin& Natasha Cuddington. Then 50 years of @arlenhouse.bsky.social with Washing Windows V Ed @alanhayes.bsky.social @nualaoconnor.bsky.social Joan Newmann reading 1st

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Clare Shaw @clareshawpoet.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

30 Days Wild Writing with Clare Shaw (Bloodaxe) and Miriam Darlington (Times, Guardian Faber). Every day through June, from 9-10am, every session recorded so you can watch any time. From mudlarking to memoir, owls to otters, poetry to prose, guaranteed to fill your pages with inspiration.

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30 Days Wild Writing

Clare Shaw (Bloodaxe) and Miriam Darlington (Guardian Faber) have joined forces to offer daily online wild writing workshops through June.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

EU values hijacked.

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Happy May Day — Bealtaine traditionally marks the beginning of summer in Ireland. May is also the time to enjoy the native Hawthorn's stunning clouds of white flower. An important plant in folklore and a vital resource for pollinators. #MayDay #Bealtaine #biodiversity

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Nell Regan @nellree.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Last whistle-stop poetry workshop done at Ballyroan Library with Edmondstown NS @poetryireland.bsky.social #poetryday

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Nell Regan @nellree.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Poetry Day Stop 1! @poetryireland.bsky.social the lovely Castletymon Library with 5th Class St Kevin's NS @dogwithoutlegs.bsky.social

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Nell Regan @nellree.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Gorgeous exhibition by Louise Neiland on at the moment in Taylor Gallery Dublin. Looking forward to revisiting it en route to seeing the Evie Hone/ Maine Jellet at the Nat Gall

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Niamh NicGhabhann Coleman @niamhroisin.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

The ‘Art of Friendship’ by Mainie Jellett and Evie Hone @nationalgalleryirl.bsky.social is absolutely beautiful - my first visit today but it won’t be my last. So beautiful to see so many works in conversation with each other

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Adam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

My favourite ways of saying “your zipper is undone” from five other languages… 5. Your post office is open (Hindi) 4. The fairground is open (Danish) 3. The window to society is open (Japanese) 2. The Gate of Heavenly Peace is open (Chinese) 1. The pharmacy is open, and the doctor asleep (Spanish)

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Michael Li (李之樸) @mcpli.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Barry Blitt’s first 100 days cover for the New Yorker.

May 5, 2025 cover of the New Yorker.

Expository text:

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2025-05-05

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Arlen House @arlenhouse.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Celebrating 50 Years of Arlen House Forthcoming *Washing Windows V* First launch on Saturday 3 May at 14.15 Strokestown International Poetry Festival The most comprehensive anthology of contemporary Irish women poets ever published with over 300 contributors BUY: booksupstairs.ie/product/wash...

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Pascale Petit 🌿🐅🌱🐆🌿🦜 @pascalepetit.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

My Bloodaxe launch of Beast is Tuesday 22 April, 7pm, hosted by publisher Neil Astley. I’ll read with Vidyan Ravinthiran and launch of Benjamin Zephaniah’s Dis Poetry. It’s free, do join us www.bloodaxebooks.com/events?artic...

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Nell Regan @nellree.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Really looking forward to hosting this with @poetryireland.bsky.social - we'll be using early Japanese poetry & Micheal Longley's line/ favourite quote 'Anything however small/ May make a poem...' as springboards for new work

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Ian Duhig @ianduhig.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I suspect lots of you will have seen these notices but it was a new one on me while out for my walk near Collingham.

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Pascale Petit 🌿🐅🌱🐆🌿🦜 @pascalepetit.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Beast will be released into the wild in just two months! Thank you to Neil and all at @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social It’s up on the Bloodaxe website and is available for preorder at amazon, waterstones, and many other bookshops, please do preorder it really helps www.bloodaxebooks.com/ecs/product/...

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Nell Regan @nellree.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Looking forward to this exhibition in Dublin for all lovers of the bog @rha-arts.bsky.social @clareshawpoet.bsky.social @kbruisch.bsky.social rhagallery.ie/events/exhib...

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

"A big plus for me is that I rediscovered reading and read 35 books this year! I don’t think I could have done this without considering my phone usage." www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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‘I read 35 books this year!’: the Guardian readers who cut their phone use in 2024

It’s been a year since we launched the Reclaim Your Brain newsletter, so we reached out to subscribers to see how they’re doing

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Nell Regan @nellree.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

What a lovely evening for Ronan Foley's retirement from but ongoing connection with @maynoothuniversity.ie Geography Dept @muahi.bsky.social @sarahbell85.bsky.social @marygilmartin.bsky.social @healthgeographyrgs.bsky.social (& ... I'm v proud!)

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

There's a common path in the development of authoritarian or totalitarian regimes, regardless of whether they are overseen by Catholic Inquisitors, Protestant enforcers, monarchists, fascists, Nazis, Stalinists, Maoists .... First they eliminate words. Then they eliminate people.

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Huge congratulations to Cúirt International Festival of Literature on launching their 40th Festival Programme!🎉 Poetry Ireland is proud to support The Cúirt Poetry Sessions, a series of events featuring some very exciting voices in poetry! ✏️✨ Check out their full programme: www.cuirt.ie/whats-on/

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Nell Regan @nellree.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Lads...Met Eireann announced that there were 0 hours of sunshine in Dublin/ east of the country over the last 10 days. Zero! Zilch! Nada! No wonder even the Sugarloaf's been feeling a bit glum...

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The Four Faced Liar @the4facedliar.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Spotlight on Issue 3 contributor @rosamundtaylor.bsky.social Full issue available from our stockists & online www.the4facedliar.com/shop

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Brendan Hark! T'is nearly Halloween. @brendanjharkin.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

This blocklist is very handy cause it already caught this account, it blocks AI/NFT/Crypto nonces: bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Mark Little @marklittle.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

@mariafarrell.bsky.social and Robin Berjon wrote the article which inspired my column, and I keep returning to it every time I feel my optimism flagging www.noemamag.com/we-need-to-r...

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We Need To Rewild The Internet | NOEMA

The internet has become an extractive and fragile monoculture. But we can revitalize it using lessons learned by ecologists.

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Nell Regan @nellree.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Watched this stunning lecture about netsuke by Edmund de Waal author of The Hare with Amber Eyes @penguinbooksuk.bsky.social online for free. Thank you @chesterbeatty.bsky.social. Can't wait to visit Zodiac Netsuke exhibit

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Luke Morgan @lukemorganpoet.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

A love poem, "Sonnet for a Deer Tick" (pub. @irishtimes.com). @arlenhouse.bsky.social

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Over 150 calls for submissions of poetry, fiction, flash, non-fiction, art, photography & more - competitions, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in February 2025. Best of luck & pls share! www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...

Valentine’s Day themed border of dozens of tiny hearts in shades of red and pink on a pale grey background. Text reads: Publishing Your Work | Poetry & Writing Calls for Submissions February 2025: Journals, Competitions, Bursaries, Residencies.

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