The Seven Arch Bridge/ Scurlogstown, County Meath!

 The Seven Arch Bridge ~ Irish Life and Lore!

This is a podcast from Irish Life and Lore to mark the Scurlogstown Olympiad's Heritage Week Event on Sunday the 21st of August 2022. Well worth a listen it as features many of those involved in the effort to save the seven arch bridge on the Rock road in Scurlogstown. The podcast link was supplied by Paul Kerr, who did most of the Trojan work involved in the project but there were a number of others involved as well and you can listen to their stories here. Paul has an article on the bridge included in our forthcoming magazine which is due out in November, 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/32I6GfmxZMIdViulTEfIgd 

An Tobar ~ Poetry Session/September 2022!

An Tobar ~ Poetry Session/ September 2022"

The next meeting of the above group is on this Tuesday coming at 7.30 pm in An Tobar, Ardbraccan Navan. All are welcome! The poetry or poems you read are up to you. A suggestion given is that you do a little homework or research on the poetry or works of Lord Dunsany as he featured in the readings of Slane poet, Francis Ledwidge. Should be interesting.    

Talking with 'The Dubliners' (1)

Talking with 'The Dubliners'

Here's a little entertainment and well worth watching. All credit to 'dublinrareoldtimes' who posted this back in 2009 from an interview with 'The Dubliners' in celebration of their 40th anniversary in 2002. Put the feet up for a while and enjoy. Over on Youtube are the comments and stories.

Leaves From The Cotton Tree!

Leaves From The Cotton Tree! (SLIP)

As noted by Claire Buckley in the foreword (Irish Ambassador to Sierra Leone) the links between our two countries go back over one hundred and fifty years, starting with Irish missionaries, though this timely publication marks the 30th anniversary of the foundation of the 'Sierra Leone Ireland Partnership'. (SLIP).

A selection of thirty-six essays that reflect on or chronicle the relationships between different religious groups or individuals, both here in Ireland and their overseas counterparts, working in what was often a war-torn country. Most people would be unaware of the conflicts in that part of Africa and their best point of reference is probably the 2006 film 'Blood Diamond' which both captures the beauty of the countryside and the horrors of a war that had its roots in greed and exploitation. The different perspectives here make for an interesting read though the one I remember best is from SR. Hilary Lyons and I'm not just saying that. Jim Owens had a poem dedicated to her in our last magazine and it's included here as well.  

The book can be purchased in a number of different outlets including Antonio's of Trim or directly from Jim Owens at 087 967 6728 and check into the link below for further information.

www.slip.ie 

The book with many colour photographs retails at €15.   

 

The Francis Ledwidge Poetry Award 2022!

 The Francis Ledwidge Poetry Award 2022!

The Francis Ledwidge
Poetry Award 2022

 Trophy and Cash Prizes

 1^st Prize is the Ledwidge plaque (a keepsake) inscribed with the winner’s name & cash prize.  Cash prizes and books for Second and Third and merit certificates for finalists.                 

In addition, the winner will be invited to read at the annual Francis Ledwidge Commemoration at the National War Memorial Gardens in July 2023         

 Rules: The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into following the results; entry implies compliance with this rule.  

Poems must be the competitor’s own work

not previously published or broadcast.

Poems should not exceed 40 lines of type

Entry fee: €5 per poem: 4 for €15

Max. 6 poems €25 payable to the Inchicore Ledwidge Society

 The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained.

Name and address and telephone number on a separate sheet.

S.A.E. or Email address for winners list. Poems will not be returned.

All entries must be submitted before 5^th. November 2022 to

 The Francis Ledwidge International Poetry Award 2022,

C/o 20, Emmet Crescent.

 Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08XEY9, Ireland

  Winners will be notified and results will be announced at our annual awards night in December.  Enquiries 0858497531. Facebook page: Inchicore Ledwidge Society

 

The Bards & Filídh of Ancient Ireland!

The Bards and Filídh of Ancient Ireland!

A chance to learn a little something for myself. Loaded by Ancient History and with thanks. Go to Youtube to read the comments and background.

Red Line Poetry Competition 2022!

 

Red Line Festival Poetry Competition 2022

Deadline: 12 Sep 2022

Red Line Festival is calling on aspiring poets to submit their work for the 2022 Red Line Festival poetry competition.

Now in its tenth year, the prestigious Red Line Poetry Competition attracts hundreds of entries from all across the island of Ireland annually.

This year, Red Line Festival is honoured to have award-winning poet Jessica Traynor judge the competition entries.

The closing date for entries is Monday 12th September 2022 and no entries will be accepted after this date.

The shortlist will be announced on Monday 3rd October 2022 and the prize winners announced during this year’s Red Line Festival which runs from October 13th - 16th 2022.

The Red Line Festival is an initiative of South Dublin Libraries and Arts at South Dublin County Council. Held in October each year, the festival celebrates the very best in local, national and international writing. Taking place in venues across South County Dublin, the Red Line Festival provides a programme of events and workshops that appeals to people of all ages and interests, from children to adults, casual readers to bookworms.

More details and how to apply: https://redlinefestival.ie/events/red-line-festival-poetry-competition-2022

The above information is from the Poetry Ireland Website. Link to the right!