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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.

November 26, 2025

Projects Manager – The John Hewitt Society

We have a new job opening. THE ORGANISATION: The John Hewitt Society HOURS: 37 hours per week SALARY: £32,000 pa (plus 5% pension contribution) LOCATION:…

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September 25, 2025

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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August 14, 2025

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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May 30, 2025

BURSARY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! The John Hewitt International Summer School 2025

The 38th John Hewitt International Summer School is on its way! You’ll find us in Armagh from Monday 28th July – Saturday 02nd August 2025….

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May 12, 2025

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…

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February 24, 2025

“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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October 26, 2024

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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September 20, 2024

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…

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August 16, 2024

Statement 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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June 21, 2024

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!