A creative writing project inspired by the works of poet and Ulsterman
John Hewitt, developed by the John Hewitt Society and generously funded by ABC Council.
The 2026 39th John Hewitt International Summer School is Officially Launched!
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…
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BURSARY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! The John Hewitt International Summer School 2026 – Now Closed
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…
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The City Chapter’s Event to Celebrate National Poetry Day
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…
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John Hewitt Birthday Readings 2025
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…
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FREEDOM TO WRITE IS BACK! Calling all emerging writers on the island of Ireland for Freedom To Write 2025!
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…
Read More“No Place Like Home” The John Hewitt Annual Public Lecture. 5 March 2025
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…
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John Hewitt Birthday Reading, 30th October 2024, 8pm
Date: Wednesday 30th October 2024 Time: 8.00pm Venue: The MAC – THE FACTORY (level 6), Exchange Street West, Belfast. Ticket: £10 &…
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National Poetry Day 2024
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…
Read MoreStatement from the John Hewitt Society
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…
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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…
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Coverage from The JHISS 2025!