Poetry Ireland Introduction Series

Here's an opportunity from Poetry Ireland: The Poetry Ireland Introduction Series showcases emerging talent by offering a paid, public reading to poets working towards a first collection, and with a track record of publication in journals and magazines.

To apply for the Introductions series in Spring 2013, send no more than ten pages of poems and a short biographical note emphasising publication credits to: Introductions, Poetry Ireland, 32 Kildare St, D2

The closing date for receipt of entries is Monday 7 January 2013.

This year Doghouse Books in Co Kerry has agreed to read (without commitment from publisher or poet) the shortlisted Introductions readers, with a view to publishing one full collection within the following year.

Asking For Directions

Michael Farry's poetry collection Asking For Directions, will be launched tonight at the Castle Arch Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath. (Time: 8pm. Admission: free. All welcome).

Poet, historian, editor (& blogger)- Michael is a founder member of the (so prolific they'd put you to shame) Boyne Berries Writing Group and an editor of their magazine Boyne Berries. He was also selected for Poetry Ireland Introductions Series in 2010.

For the publishers website and to read Michael's powerful poem When I Returned, click HERE To read What Time Is My Funeral, click HERE

A massive congratulations to Michael, have a hooley!