POETRY READINGS: Poetry as Commemoration

As the Decade of Centenaries draws to a close, Galway City Museum unites with UCD Library to host a special evening of history and poetry, commemorating the pivotal moments that defined Ireland a century ago, on Culture Night.

Featuring poems by Edel Burke, Emily Cullen, Attracta Fahy, Gerry Hanberry, Mike Mac Domhnaill, Luke Morgan & more.

Poetry as Commemoration is an initiative of the Irish Poetry Reading Archive at UCD Library in partnership with Poetry Ireland and Arts Council Northern Ireland. It is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media, under the Decade of Centenaries 2012–2023 programme.

This event is free of charge, but advance booking is advised as places are limited. Contact the Museum on [email protected] or at (091) 532460. This event is suitable adults and young people aged 12+

Please note that the Museum will remain open until 8pm for Culture Night. Galleries close at 7.45pm.