
Strokestown Poetry
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27th Strokestown International Poetry Festival will be happening May bank holiday 2025
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What a great venue in Perugia. Proud to be associated with the lovely Riflessi Di Versi poetry festival Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Roscommon Libraries Irish Writers Centre







The Strokestown International Poetry Competition 2025 closing date has been extended to midnight on Friday 7 February. Our sympathy to everyone experiencing difficulties after #stormeowyn Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann Roscommon Libraries Roscommon Herald Roscommon People Irish Writers Centre#poetry


Our 2025 competition is closed. Thanks to each and every one who submitted an entry. We have no filtering system. Be assured that each of your poems will be read by the judge and perused to find that special poem Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann Irish Writers Centre Roscommon Libraries

Our 2025 competition is closed. Thanks to each and everyone who liked, shared and commented on our posts. We are finalising the events and our programme for the weekend will be up soon on strokestownpoetryfest.ie Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann Irish Writers Centre Barry Murphy Roscommon Libraries

Selecting a book for #irelandreads tomorrow? Consider a poetry book or dig out your Leaving cert anthology. You will be charmed! Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann Irish Writers Centre Roscommon Libraries Roscommon People


The shortlisted poems for the SIPF competition 2025 are now up on our website: strokestownpoetryfest.ie/strokestown-in…. Congratulations to the shortlisted poets and thanks again to everyone who entered. Rest assured that all poems were read and well perused in the search for that special poem

2025 Festival Workshop Submission Deadline extended.Please send two poems – 40 lines or less – to [email protected] by Wednesday, 30th April to reserve your place. More info. strokestownpoetryfest.ie Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann Irish Writers Centre Roscommon People Roscommon County Council


A lovely evening at the Dundrum Library launch of Washing Windows V Alan Hayes : Arlen House with a special reading by Eavan Boland’s daughter Eavan Casey Stellar readings including Nessa O’Mahony, Maureen Daly Siobhán Flynn Liz Houchin Eilín de Paor Caitríona Lane


Indefatigable Luke Morgan read at several events Strokestown Poetry last weekend including at the start of the weekly Park Run, held in the grounds of beautiful @strokestownpark Luke's latest collection is Blood Atlas (Arlen) Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Irish Writers Centre
