Programme unveiled for 37th John Hewitt International Summer School!
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 … Read more
NEW! Calling all emerging writers on the island of Ireland. Freedom to Write Project…
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 … Read more
Muldoon’s Picnic comes to Armagh – Wednesday 15 May
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 … Read more
“Melting Difference: Poetry That Unites” A Poetry Reading With Robyn Rowland and Lynda Tavakoli. Friday 24 May 24
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 … Read more
Talk by Dr Frank Ferguson. Saturday 4th May 24…
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 … Read more
The John Hewitt Society Community Bursary Award Scheme
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 … Read more