The five words for 16th - 23rd April 2024 are:

leaf ~ under ~ farm ~ hero ~ origin

Submission guidelines: obheal.ie/fivewordscomp

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Munster Literature Centre
The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Cork City Arts

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Photo by Brendan Duffin

UP POETRY! A very nice evening Ó Bhéal for 17th Anniversary event where poems were read from Five Words Volume XVII. Below is a sketch included from Margaret Creedon O'Shea of the regulars, and also, of course my poem. Well, I tell ya, I reckon I have found my new local for sure

A gorgeous evening at my first Ó Bhéal in Cork! ☘️ Lovely to catch up with Róisín Leggett Bohan and Lauren O'Donovan, and I was surprised and so happy to be chosen as the winner of the Five Words. This was decided based on applause, and to feel the love in the room was really special ☺️

The 12th Five Words International Poetry Competition from Ó Bhéal is now open for entries, and I’m honoured and excited to judge this year’s competition!

Every week, you can enter the competition by writing a poem that includes that week’s 5 Words 🏆

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Loved the launch of the 17th Ó Bhéal Five Words anthology last night. Incredible poems that never would have been without the weekly five words going out into the world! I’m delighted to have a poem in, & to be included in the iconic sketches by Margaret (Mags) Creedon O’Shea

Our 12th Five Words International Poetry Competition is now open for entries ...

This year's judge is Lauren O’Donovan

The five words for 9th - 16th April 2024 are:

april ~ linger ~ glow ~ fuse ~ bell

Submission guidelines: obheal.ie/fivewordscomp

Tonight (in-person or online) is Ó Bhéal's 17th Anniversary event!

Comp winners, Five Words Volume XVII & an open-mic for Other Poets’ Poetry

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Cork City Arts
The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
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Munster Literature Centre

#Hybrid #Poetry #Events #FiveWords

The programme for this year's poetry festival (14 - 18 May) is now live on corkpoetryfest.net with tickets and workshops available to book. Those without a book published also have the chance for a reading slot at the festival: apply by 15th March at southword.submittable.com/submit.