Poetry Ireland seeks poets for Poemathon with Older People
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Poetry Ireland has partnered with the Global Brain Health Institute and Neuroscience Ireland to invite older people across the island of Ireland to write a line of poetry for a unique
Poemathon with Older People - entries can be submitted here.
The contributions will go on to be included in a longer poem which hopes to bring a spotlight to the voice of older people in Ireland and reflect their beliefs.
John Sheahan
John Sheahan, much loved Irish musician and poet has penned the opening line of the poem for entrants to use as a starting-off point;
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19th January 2021
19th January 2021
Poetry Ireland with the Global Brain Health Institute at Trinity and Neuroscience Ireland is inviting older people across the island of Ireland to write a line of poetry for a ‘Poemathon with Older People’.
The contributions will be combined to form a longer poem that captures the thoughts and imaginings of older people right now in society. John Sheahan, one of Ireland’s best known musicians and member of The Dubliners, has penned the opening line of the poem: ‘
Intrepid intruder, stalker of unwashed hands’.
He will also be contributing the final line of the poem, which will be curated and edited by poet and editor Seamus Cashman.
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