Poetry Ireland

Poetry Ireland (Irish: Éigse Éireann) is an organisation for poets and poetry, in both Irish and English, in the island of Ireland. It is a private nonprofit organisation that receives support from The Arts Council of Ireland and The Arts Council of Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1978 by John F. Deane and is based in Parnell Square, Dublin. Its thirtieth anniversary in 2008 was celebrated by events all over Ireland culminating in an event at the Irish College in Paris.

Poetry Ireland is dedicated to developing, supporting and promoting poetry throughout Ireland by creating meaningful interaction by the public with poetry. It is committed to creating performance and publications opportunities for poets at all stages of their careers. It seeks to promote access and excellence by embracing and fostering poetry and language as tools for living.

The current director is Maureen Kennelly. Before her, the director since 2001 had been Joe Woods; their predecessors have included Theo Dorgan and Rory Brennan.

Poetry Ireland publishes Poetry Ireland Review, a journal of Irish poetry, which is published quarterly and includes the work of both emerging and established Irish and international poets. In order to keep the journal fresh, vibrant and progressive, it appoints a new editor every four issues.

Poetry Ireland's bimonthly newsletter Poetry Ireland News includes information on readings, competitions, festivals, opportunities, articles and essays.

Poetry Ireland has recently launched Trumpet, a literary pamphlet intended to be more accessible than the Review to the casual reader.

Poetry Ireland's Writers in Schools Scheme supports visits by writers to primary and post-primary schools throughout the Republic of Ireland. The program has been running for over thirty years. It has proved to be an enriching and informative scheme for both students and writers. In addition it organises a Poetry Aloud competition for school students speaking (reciting) poetry.

Poetry Ireland has cooperated with Schools Across Borders in a creative writing project.

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