Irish Writers Centre & Poetry Ireland: Black History Month Celebration

Irish Writers Centre & Poetry Ireland: Black History Month Celebration

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Irish Writers Centre, Friday 24th October

On Friday, 24th October, the Irish Writers Centre and Poetry Ireland will join forces to co-present a night of readings from Black-Irish writers and poets in celebration of Black History Month.

Set in the historic surroundings of our Georgian headquarters at 19 Parnell Square, this special event will feature readings from acclaimed writers and poets shaping the Black Irish literary canon today.

Chaired by poet and editor of Poetry Ireland’s Trumpet for 2025, Nandi Jola, the lineup features the incredible talents of Zainab Boladale, Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi, Jade Jordan, Ola Majekodunmi, and Samuel Yakura,

All are welcome to celebrate and hear these incredible voices of Ireland’s Black community.

Date:
Friday 24th October
Time:
6.30pm
Price:
€5
Address:
Irish Writers Centre, Parnell Square North, Rotunda, Dublin 1, Ireland
Google Map of Irish Writers Centre, Parnell Square North, Rotunda, Dublin 1, Ireland

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