The poetic arts have never been healthier, declares the Cheltenham Festival’s Guest Director in charge of poetry (more…)

Celebrating a year of fine collections (more…)

Six people have already responded to Ian Bailey’s request for financial assistance to publish his first book of poetry, contributing €800. Four remained anonymous. The “journalist and academic lawyer” has taken to FundIt in order to raise €3,000 to pay for the printing of The West Cork Way: A Collection of Poems and Ballads. (more…)

We turn to poetry in times of need, but can it really help? And why doesn’t it sell more copies? (more…)