Local Talent - Saturday
6.30pm, The Kingdom Bar
Free
Join Killorglin talented local writers, young and old as thet recite their own creative work, some for the first time in Kingdom Bar. Featuring amateur and first time authors alongside seasoned writers for an electic mix of prose and poetry. All welcome.
St Joseph's Recitations - Thursday
3.00pm, St. Joseph's Home
Free
Recitations, song and artwork with the retired members of the Killorglin community.
GROW YOUR GOATEES AND GRAB YOUR BERETS ,
WE'VE GOT POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD!
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DON'T KEEP CALM, BE DRAMATIC
Traditional Irish Poetry - Thursday
7.000pm, Falveys Bar
Free
Killorglin & District locals recite traditional Irish poetry, the poems you learned going to school. Heaney, Joyce, Longley, Kavanagh, Larkin and Behan will all be recited no doubt. Sure, we might even have a bit of Austin and Shakespeare while we're at it. Come along, bring your poetry book and join in the craic and memories.
Neruda & BukowskI VS The Single Men of Killorglin - Friday
8.00pm, Sheahans Bar
Free
A number of brave single local men try to capture the hearts of the local beauties as they read love sonnets of Pablo Neruda and contrasting pieces from Charles Bukowski.... could get interesting! All welcome, and if you're a single guy, please join in. Sure you're not alone!
The Year of the Horse - Sunday
6.00pm, O'Grady's Bar
Free
Readings and songs to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Horse. All things equine will be recited. Plenty of horsing about in guaranteed. Horse-racing poetry, stories and prose. We might even throw in some Chinese food!
Sport Spoken - Monday
7.00pm - O'Sheas Bar
Free
Readings, Recitations and Song about all things Sport with 'special guest' appearances by local and national sporting legends.
Rambling House
7.30pm - P.T O'Sullivan's - Sunday
4.30 - P.T O'Sullivan's - Monday
Free
Back by very popular demand!!!!
Last years Rambling House turned out to be the surprise hit of the festival. A selection of drama, comedy, poetry, prose, stories, personal memoirs, songs, jokes, and anecdotes lit up the disused PT Sullivans in the Square and led to a night of craic and joy that will be hard to top. Well ... This year we're about to try! Join us in this unique venue for this wildly popular improvised recitation hub.
David Donohue Readings
1.00pm - The Fishery - Saturday
1.00pm - C.Y.M.S - Sunday
Free
“David Donohue, author and backwards-speller extraordinaire”
David Donohue is a best-selling Irish writer primarily known as the creator of the character Walter Speazlebud, backwards-speller extraordinaire and star of David's books, Walter Speazlebud (OʼBrien Press), Moon Man and Alien Timebomb (Egmont).
David has appeared on CBeebies 'Wonderful World of Weird,' RTE's The Den and Nationwide, spelling backwards and often giving a rendition of his party piece, Ynnad Yob (Danny Boy backwards!).
Beat Poetry - Saturday
9.30, Paud's Barn
Free
Featuring the Boss Level Hip Hop outfit, they discuss how poetry influeneces their Hip Hop and Rap.
Pretty Witty Poetry - Saturday
3.00pm, Clifford's Tavern
Free
Recitations and witty stories are the order of the day in Cliffords Tavern. The spoken word committee will recite a number of funny short stories, poetry, songs and stories. Laughs aplenty wil be promised. So please come along and join in.
