Louis de Paor to read at North Beach Nights poetry slam

galway | arts and media | event notice Monday October 09, 2006 12:16 by Kevin Higgins - Over The Edge kphiggins at hotmail dot com

NORTH BEACH POETRY NIGHTS

is pleased to present

LOUIS De PAOR

as SPECIAL GUEST POET

on Thursday October 19th at 9pm

at BK's Winebar, Spanish Parade, Galway.

Louis de Paor is one of Ireland's foremost Irish language poets. Born in Cork in 1961, he emigrated to Australia in 1987, where he lectured at the University of Sydney, returning to Ireland in 1996. Louis is the author of several acclaimed collections of poetry; the most recent - Clapping in the Cemetery - was published last year by Clo Iar-Chonnachta. He is Director of the Centre for Irish Studies at NUI Galway.

The Poetry Slam follows the usual format and welcomes newcomers.
Please bring along two 3 minute pieces.

Admission 4 Euro.

Info: John Walsh 091-5932390

NBN gratefully acknowledges the support of Galway City Council.