To mark the birth date of celebrated Belfast poet, John Hewitt, The John Hewitt Society presents an evening of poetry in the pub named after him. This year, we will welcome Leeanne Quinn and Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. Leeanne Quinn’s third collection Landscape with Question was published by Carcanet Press in June 2026. Her debut collection, Before You (Dedalus Press, 2012), was … Read more
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the official launch of the 39th John Hewitt International Summer School. To mark the occasion, we were honoured to welcome Counsellor Mary O’Dowd, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, alongside an incredible lineup of creatives, patrons, and community leaders who gathered to help us usher … Read more
The 39th John Hewitt International Summer School is on its way! You’ll find us in Armagh from 27th – 31st July. We are delighted to offer bursaries as financial support to the island’s aspiring and emerging writers who, for one reason or another, would otherwise not be able to attend. Full bursaries include accommodation, and … Read more
The City Chapter, which is the partnership of the four libraries in Armagh, is pleased to extend an invitation to its 2025 National Poetry Day event on Thursday 2 October 2025 at 7.30pm. The event is organised in association with the John Hewitt Society and this year, it is the turn of Armagh Robinson Library … Read more
To mark the birth of celebrated Belfast poet John Hewitt, The John Hewitt Society presents an evening of poetry in the bar that carries his name. Featuring acclaimed poet, translator, and visual artist Eilish Martin, alongside Geoffrey Dearmer Prize winner Dean Browne, the event brings together two distinct yet resonant voices in contemporary Irish poetry. … Read more
The John Hewitt Society and Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are delighted to announce that they have received a second grant from the Irish Government’s Shared Island Civic Society Fund, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs, to deliver ‘Freedom To Write 2,’ a joint creative writing project that will support twenty up and coming writers resident on … Read more
Join us for the John Hewitt annual public lecture delivered in partnership with The John Hewitt Society and Queen’s University Befast. This year the lecture will be on the theme of “No Place Like Home” and will be delivered by Dr Michael Hughes, Queen Mary University of London. Michael was born and raised in Keady, Co Armagh, … Read more
Date: Wednesday 30th October 2024 Time: 8.00pm Venue: The MAC – THE FACTORY (level 6), Exchange Street West, Belfast. Ticket: £10 & £8 (Conc.) Now Booking: belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/the-john-hewitt-society-birthday-readings-2024/ BIAF Box Office: 028 9024 6609 or pay at the door. The John Hewitt Society presents… JOHN HEWITT’S BIRTHDAY READING with poets JANE CLARKE, NIDHI ZAK/ARIA … Read more
Armagh City Chapter in association with the John Hewitt Society celebrates National Poetry Day Thursday 3 October 2024 Armagh City Library – 7.30pm with reading by Arlen House poets… Maureen Boyle and Deirdre Cartmill Maureen Boyle is the award-winning author of three books of poetry published by Arlen House, The Last Spring of the World … Read more
The far-right’s recent widespread agitation and violence demands a strong response from those concerned with the protection and support of migrant and refugee communities. We at the John Hewitt Society believe that it is an important responsibility to welcome strangers—those who, for whatever reason, have found themselves in an unfamiliar culture. Migrants and refugees are … Read more
This year’s John Hewitt Summer School has been launched in Belfast and Armagh. This will be the 37th Summer School and The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, Councillor Sarah Duffy, was the guest of honour at the Marketplace Theatre for the ceremony. The Summer School will run from Monday July … Read more
The John Hewitt Society and Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are delighted to announce that they have received a grant from the Irish Government’s Shared Island Civic Society Fund, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs, to deliver ‘Freedom To Write,’ a joint creative writing project that will support twenty up and coming writers resident on … Read more
Poetry, prose and music from Paul Muldoon and Rogue Oliphant with Colm Mac an Iomaire, Jane Clarke and Anne Enright. The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh Tickets: £25 + booking fee Book now at visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre | 03300 561025 www.poetryireland.ie After a successful Irish tour in 2017, 2019, and again in 2022, as well … Read more
Friday 24 May 1.00pm – 2.00pm. The Linen Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GB Tickets £8.00 at Door or book online here… Robyn Rowland is an award-winning poet of dual Irish-Australian citizen, who has lived between Australia, Ireland and Turkey for over thirty years. In Turkey she has been teaching and writing and has given many workshops … Read more
Cushendun Big Arts Weekend 2024 The John Hewitt Society presents a talk by Dr Frank Ferguson. John Hewitt, Poets and Songs of the Glens of Antrim. Saturday 4th May, 11am – 12noon. The Old Church Centre, Church Lane, Cushendun, BT44 0PG. In this talk, Dr Frank Ferguson will explore some of the poetry and songs … Read more
Apply Online here https://forms.gle/1GJ7NCpUK1rSKuhTA The John Hewitt Society promotes literature, culture and the arts inspired by the Ideas and Ideals of John Hewitt, the Belfast poet, critic, curator & political thinker (1907-1987). The aim of our bursary scheme is to offer unique opportunities and experiences to encourage and foster a love of reading and to … Read more
QUB JOHN HEWITT PUBLIC LECTURE The Varying Degrees of Racism. by Lata Sharma. Wednesday 18th October 2023 2.00pm – 3.30pm Queen’s University Belfast, Peter Froggatt Centre, Room 02/026. Tickets – Free, Nos limited – registration required. To register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-qub-john-hewitt-public-lecture-the-varying-degrees-of-racism-tickets Synopsis: This talk will focus on an excerpt from Lata’s one woman show, ‘Sausage Sodas and … Read more
Applications for ABC Council resident sponsored bursary awards are now open. Deadline Friday 16 June at 4pm. These bursary awards allow Council residents to attend all the JHISS events, workshops and activities between Monday 24 July and Friday 28 July 2023, 9.45am – 10.30pm daily. If your postcode is within the ABC Council area … Read more
The John Hewitt Society promotes literature, arts, and culture inspired by the Ideas and Ideals of John Hewitt, the Belfast poet, critic, curator & political thinker (1907-1987). The aim of our bursary scheme is to offer opportunities and experiences to inspire and foster a love of reading and to motivate, equip and support the development … Read more
‘Once Alien Here’: Languages Literatures and Identities’? by Seamus Mc Kee, journalist and broadcaster. Wednesday 9th November 2022 1.00pm – 2.30pm Queen’s University Belfast, Peter Froggatt Centre, Room 02/026. Synopsis: This talk will examine how writers have dealt with the whole question of identity – from Joyce to Liz Lochhead, from Seamus Heaney to Zadie … Read more