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LITERATURE: The Gerard Manley Hopkins 31st International Festival presents: International Poetry Reading

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Gerard Manley Hopkins Festival, under the guidance of its artistic director and internationally renowned poet Desmond Egan, is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year. As part of this year’s festival, Riverbank Arts Centre will host an array of International poets including Roger Mc Gough (UK), Fr. Seamus Collins (Ireland), Emilia Ivancu (Romania), Pushpa Parekh

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POETRY: Athlone suite, New York sweeter?

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The 9th annual Kildare Readers’ Festival is launched with gusto at this very special event celebrating the work of Desmond Egan, acclaimed poet and long-time resident of Kildare.  Desmond is a poet with a wide range of subject matter and many targets; but here we focus on his love of music. The evening will chart his

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LITERATURE: KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL 2018

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre is delighted to partner once again with Kildare County Council Library and Arts Service to present the Kildare Readers’ Festival, an entirely free literary festival connecting  readers with authors and artists, to bring the very best from the world of literature to Kildare. The 2018 festival programme offers something for everyone, with

LITERATURE: European Poetry Festival

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This major event is taking place as part of the 2nd European Poetry Festival, showcasing the energy and innovation of 21st European poetry. Featuring renowned poets from across Europe including readings and performances by Serena Braida, Harry Clifton, Jessica Foley, SJ Fowler, Madara Gruntmane, Katharina Maria Kalinowski, Morten Langeland, Christodoulos Makris, Oana Sanziana Marian,  Endre

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