We often think about form when we’re writing poetry – sestinas, villanelles, sonnets – but poetry can take any form we like. What about poems in the forms of emails, advertisements, lectures, scientific articles, or poison pen letters?

Using a number of poems as prompts, we’ll be exploring how to lift our poems out of traditional forms and put them to work in strange new environments. This workshop is suitable for those comfortable writing and sharing new work in a supportive group environment.

Ireland’s first literary journal fleadh is bringing readers, writers and journals together for a weekend of entertainment in the beachside village of Rathmullan. 

Hosted by Donegal’s own The Pig’s Back, in partnership with Holy Show, the fleadh will showcase Ireland’s finest writing talent, give writers and readers a chance to meet with some of the people behind Ireland’s flourishing journals scene, and pack in a few swims as well as a night of stories and live music. 

Confirmed writers include Lisa McInerney, Tom Morris, Aingeala Flannery, Patrick Holloway and Jessica Traynor.