Cuisle catches the pulse of Limerick. [Ireland]
Limerick is to put on a feast of poetry this October.
Something for everyone, promises Barney Sheehan, one of the organising committee of Cuisle - Limerick's International Poetry Festival, and the man responsible for putting Limerick back on the poetry map through his work hosting the weekly White House Poetry Revival.
The emphasis this year is very much on giving poetry back to the people. Anyone who has a poem and wants to perform it will be given a chance.
There are four open-mic sessions and a grand slam, with a substantial cash prize, on the Saturday. There is plenty opportunity for poets and would be poets to perform their work.
Sheehan is calling on every poet in Ireland to gather in Limerick for the week to do their stuff and participate in in what promises to be the finest celebration of contemporary poetry in Ireland.
Final touches are being put to the programme at the moment but as well as the open-mic sessions, a number of top class
international poets have confirmed that they will be reading at the Festival.
For those wishing to brush up on their poetry skills, a series of Workshops facilated by Galway poet Kevin Higgins will commence at the Georgian House, 2 Pery Square on Saturday 16th Oct at 10.00am. Those wishing to take part are advised to send three poems to the Limerick City Arts Office, City Hall, Merchants Quay, Limerick to book their place.
Further details of Cuisle can be got from Sheila Deegan. Email sdeegan @ limerickcity. ie or cuise2004 @ eircom. net
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