Boyne Writers Group ~ Time is Patient.

 Boyne Writers Group ~ Time is Patient . 

Made it into Trim last night for the launch of an anthology celebrating twenty years of the Boyne Writers Group which is edited by Frances Browne and by Michael Farry, with an introduction  by Michael who was one of the founder members. During that time they have published writers from all over the world as well as those that are more local or of national prominence. One of the most successful writing groups in the country they are still organizing open mic sessions and last night's launch in the Swift Theatre was a continuation in that venue. The cover art work is by Rory O' Sullivan who designed the later covers when Orla Fay was the editor of their literary magazine, 'Boyne Berries'. Rory is sadly is no longer with us as are a number of others. The earlier art work was by Greg Hastings when Michael, or an editorial board produced the magazine and many of the fine videos and other projects were by Paddy Smith who was there for the celebration. A copy of the above can be had from any member of the group.  

Cheltenham Poem ~ ITV Racing 2018!

Cheltenham Opening Poem by Simone Mansell Broome. 

Look I know it's not that time of year but I came across the above and though I'd load anyway. Simone Mansell Broome is a Welsh born poet and writer and into many other interesting things as well. Now maybe it's me but there doesn't seem to be too many good poems on the subject of sport or horse racing and the above is a celebration of the Irish and their love of the Cheltenham races. So there! Loads of information about Simone if you go looking and the video was 'posted' by Roger Broome with thanks. Check out.

Trim Literary Festival 2026!

 Trim Literary Festival 2026!

The Boyne Writers' Group in Trim are celebrating 20 years since their beginnings back in 2006, a time during which they've produced many literary magazines and poetry festivals and open mic occasions. They invite you to join them for their 2026 festival which takes place on Friday the 9th of October in the Swift Cultural Centre in Trim and on Saturday the 10th in the Castle Arch Hotel in Trim

  Dates and times of events are given on the poster below, so if you have a little time to spare or are interested in the arts in any way why not drop in for a while.

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ October Meeting 2026!

 The Meath Writers Circle ~ October Meeting 2026!

The next meeting of our group takes place on this Thursday night coming, the 1st of the month in Trim Library at 6.15 pm and all are welcome to attend, so whether your interest is in poetry or prose or music or maybe you just want to sit in and listen for a while, well we'd love to see you there. Admission is free and the facilities are excellent. Something for the Autumn nights.  

Poetry for Pleasure ~ An Tobar/Navan!

 Poetry for Pleasure ~ AnTobar/Ardbraccan.

Good morning, 

We are into the, 'The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness'.

Can I remind you that our next poetry session is on

the coming Tuesday the 29th of September at 7.30pm.

Theme: Sea

Looking forward to the Gathering. 

Slán agus Beannacht 

Jim.
Tel:  086 967 6728

Irish Culture Night ~ 2026.

 Irish Culture Night ~ 2026.

Friday night just gone past was the night selected to represent an expression of our culture and Dr. Michael Farry on his talk of 'History to Poetry' in Trim library, where he read from a selection of his poems on the war of independence, 'Troubles' was a reading that featured some of this county's participants in that conflict and often with unfortunate consequence. A little humour there as well but the practise of 'Bobbing'  and his poem on the subject, or incidence of that nature, is something that gets very little mention in the poems of the period and the more romantic nature is the preferred route. Managed to catch some of Ken Loach's film, The Wind That Shakes The Barley' over the weekend and the practice, if that's what you want to call it, is a scene that does no credit to any individual that was ever involved, whatever side they were on. But seems to follow most wars or is part of. Anyway time runs out and if you haven't purchased a copy of Michael's poetry book on the period, then Revival Books is a must, as is a visit to his website pages. Click to the right.    

Trim Culture Night Event 2026!

Trim Culture Night Event 2026! 

Michael Farry a founder member of the Boyne Writers' Group and noted historian and poet presents an illustrated talk and reading on 'History To Poetry' which is sure to be more than interesting given the subject matter. The idea that poetry makes nothing happens is best left to those that embroider words; which I'm sure is an art in itself. The opposite is much more interesting. The event takes place on Friday the 18th of September between 6.00 and 7.30pm in     Trim Library and all are welcome to attend.