Poetry Day Waterford
May 1st Poetry Day in Waterford will see and hear poets give exclusive readings in the City and County. This year the guest curator is non other than Waterford poet, writer, playwright and Seán Dunne Young Writer Awardee – Wayne Power.
The day kicks off at 11am with Joanne McCarthy in the Waterford Gallery of Art in O’Connell Street, Waterford and the night ends late in Phil Grimes, Waterford with a very special ‘Slip of the Tongue’ event.
- 11am: Joanne McCarthy Poetry Workshop, Waterford Gallery Of Art, O’Connell Street, Waterford.
- 11am: Communal ‘Writing Space’ in the Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan (until 5pm). All writers welcome.
- 1pm: Poet, DJ and activist Louis Quinlan and other Poets/Performers and music from Paula Marksith at Top of the City Community Gardens – St Carthage’s Avenue, Waterford, Ireland, X91 X3TR
- 2pm: The Waxed Lemon Magazine Readings with Joanne McCarthy, Derek Flynn and Darragh Fleming at the Waterford Gallery Of Art, O’Connell Street, Waterford.
- 3pm: Poetry Workshop with Mount Sion Secondary School with Wayne Power TBC
- 3.30pm: “Remembering Seán Dunne” A celebration of the work of Seán Dunne curated by Martina Collendar at Theatre Royal vestibule
- 4pm: The Poetry Lounge at The Book Centre with Ger Duffy with various poets including Mark Roper and Frank Farrelly.
- 6pm: Poetry Day Rocks at Luca Records with Bonya, Porcelain Eyes, Elcaro, £rd Degree
- 7pm: Poet, Journalist and Author, Peter Murphy in Tramore Library. Booking essential: 051 849594 or TramoreLibrary@Waterfordcouncil.ie
- 7pm: Tullys Open Mic Poetry Day Special hosted by comedian Conor Roche
- 8pm: Waterford Writers Open Mic at The Mansion House.
- 8.30pm: -11pm ‘Slip of the Tongue‘ at Phil Grimes charity event with Mikey Cullen, Lauren Macnamara and Bonya. All proceeds to go to, Waterford Marine search and Rescue, Aware , Samaritans. Will also include Derek Flynn, Nicola Spendlove, and Mary O’Donoghue.
Waterford’s contribution to Poetry Ireland’s National Poetry Day is by Waterford Council’s Arts Service. It is curated by Wayne Power and produced by Conor Nolan for WC&CC.
