Congratulations Rachael Rachael Hegarty ! What a stimulating, thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable programme. Very much looking forward to the rest. 💫👏

Ah thanks darling

Poetry People returns to RTÉ Radio 1 this Sunday from 7pm.

Presented by prize-winning poet and educator, Rachael Hegarty, the show celebrates and explores the world of poetry for everyone who loves poetry - and for those who have yet to discover its power.

Poetry People, a new weekly poetry series presented by Rachael Hegarty Rachael Hegarty, is coming up on Sunday 7 April. Tune in to RTÉ Radio 1 at 7pm.

Poet Jessica Traynor contributes to the first episode. More on the series Culture on RTÉ 👇 rte.ie/culture/2024/0…

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To wake up on a spring morning in the River Mill makes me glad to be alive and glad ti be a writer. Heartfelt thanks to Paul Maddern for the delicious food and delightful space.

Happy Paddy’s Day with love from Dublin to youse - near and far. XxxX

Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all. Viva love!

Yup love - great fun reading from Bewley’s balcony and on to Grafton Street today.

May the goddess walk by your home this evening and cast the blessings of spring on all within. Happy Biddy’s Day from our gaff to yours. XxxX

Poetry in the morning - highly recommended. Paula Meehan Dedalus Press Paula Meehan

Tens of thousands marched in Ireland today and we vote! Ceasefire in Palestine now!

Delighted Diarmaid Ferriter has me poem in his Irish Times today. Somewhere in heaven me Ma and Da are yuppin’

A wonderful launch - viva Philip Casey!

Ok - as promised . Poetry People - knocking on the door of 2024.
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Happy New Year from our gaff to yours. Here’s hoping for peace in 2024 - here, there and everywhere. X

Tune in to Poetry People tonight at 7:30pm on RTE Radio One. Join poet Rachael Hegarty as she chats with poet Mari Saaritsa and singer songwriter Glen Hansard and other guests. Hear poems and song to get you through the Chrimbo Limbo. Poetry People knocking on the door of 2024!

Yup Poetry People!