Making Sense of the World through Poetry

Join three distinctive contemporary voices for an engaging celebration of poetry. Chaired by award winning poet Victoria Kennefick, Rosamund Taylor, James Mulvihill and FeliSpeaks will read from their work and explore the ideas, experiences and inspirations that shape their writing. Together, they will discuss how poems begin, the choices involved in finding the right words, and what poetry can offer us in making sense of ourselves and the world around us. Whether you are a devoted poetry reader or simply curious to discover new voices, this lively conversation and reading is an opportunity to encounter three exciting poets and their work.

Victoria Kennefick is an award winning Irish poet whose acclaimed collections explore identity, grief, womanhood, memory and the complexities of human experience. Rosamund Taylor is an Irish poet whose vivid, imaginative work explores queer identity, history, folklore, desire and the natural world with precision. James Mulville is an Irish poet and writer whose work explores language, place, identity and contemporary life with insight, energy and lyricism. FeliSpeaks is an acclaimed Nigerian Irish poet, performer and playwright whose powerful work explores identity, race, belonging, culture and lived experience.

Audiences will discover three distinctive poetic voices through live readings and lively conversation. They will gain insight into how poets find inspiration, develop their work and use language to explore identity, place and experience. An accessible and engaging event for poetry lovers and those curious to discover something new.