'Poets and Poetry of Ireland'
November 6-15, 2024

Come study, read and appreciate poetry in Ireland! Where better to find inspiration than in the spaces and places that inspired some of the world’s greatest writers.

Our immersive writing program includes classes and guided tours on the literary history of Ireland, visits to the local landscapes of famous Irish writers, workshops , visits to literary festivals, and readings by Ireland's top poets. 

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Poetry and writing workshops

We use the cosy and intimate atmosphere of the Irish pub for story telling, folklore, poetry and mythology readings, and good conversation to stimulate your imagination and get you writing. We'll add in traditional music, a roaring fire, and plenty of locals who will have lots to tell you. We are right beside miles of golden beaches, with the Dartry mountains overlooking us - sunrises and sunsets will depend on whether you are the early bird or the night owl, but both will inspire you. 

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The Dublin Book Festival

Taking place in November, the festival programmes over 80 events across 5 days in venues throughout the city of Dublin, the 4th UNESCO City of Literature, including Dublin City Libraries, National Library of Ireland, Irish Writers Centre, The Gutter Bookshop, The National Botanic Gardens, Royal Irish Academy, Royal Dublin Society, Fighting Words and many more locations, with the main weekend festival hub at the historic Dublin Castle in the heart of the city.

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History and Culture 

Ireland has a fantastic tradition of story telling that pre-dates the written script, and the journey from the bardic schools and fireside recitations to our current, rich and diverse literary culture is a fascinating narrative - not just for people of Irish descent, but for anyone with an interest in indigenous cultures and traditions. Place names, family names, folklore archives, parallels with other mythologies, political & religious agendas, colonization and post-colonial impacts- so much to explore, you'll come home bursting with ideas! 

Trip Details

• Guided field trips to inspirational locations with local historians and guides such as the Museum of Literature, National Library of Ireland, Yeats Country and the Kavanagh Centre
  
• Traditional Irish Music and Irish language readings
  
• Dublin City for the urban experience, and the Wild Atlantic Way for the rural experience.
  
• Visit the Dublin Book festival and hear reading from some Ireland's finest poets.
  
• Enjoy meals at some of Ireland’s finest restaurants, with meals and accommodation included in the trip price.
• Round-trip transfer from Dublin to Donegal
  
• ​All deposits fully refundable ​
  

 Deposit:  $99

EARLYBIRD PRICE: $2000
When booked before July 30th, 2024

Pay Deposit ($99)

Want to write with us?

If you are looking to book onto our Poetry and Writing program but have a few questions first, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team will work with you and your group to organizing transfers, give you information about accommodation, and help with anything else we can. We look forward to hearing from you.