Invocation – poem in the Irish Times
I was thrilled to have a poem published in the Irish Times Today: http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/invocation-by-denise-blake-1.2255949 Invocation (after Robert Desnos) I call on those evicted by John George Adair, the breaking down of their doors. I call on soldiers lost in World War 1, families who buried them under the cover of night. I call on the
North West Words Writing Weekend
North West Words Writing Weekend Workshops and Readings – Cafe Blend, Letterkenny & Carn Lodge, Ramelton further information: http://northwestwords.com/category/news/ http://northwestwords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/NORTH-WEST-WORDS-ISSUE-4-Summer-2015.pdf
North West Words Magazine – Summer
North West Words Magazine Issue 4 Summer 2015 North West Words http://northwestwords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/NORTH-WEST-WORDS-ISSUE-4-Summer-2015.pdf Poetry, Fiction , Art and information for NWW Writing Weekend July 24-26th
Poetry Ireland Writers in Schools Highlights
“We receive many more requests for Writers in Schools visits than we are able to fund, so if you are interested in booking a visit for your school, then be sure to get your application form into ushttp://www.poetryireland.ie/education/writers-in-schools/ as early as possible – you can even get ahead by submitting your form right now for
School Visit
Robertson NS, Ballintra I had a very special visit as part of Poetry Ireland’s Writers in Schools scheme. The children were wonderfully imaginative and the teachers were very friendly and supportive. It was a great day. with thanks to Poetry Ireland http://www.poetryireland.ie/education/news/writers-in-schools-2014-15-highlights
Glenveagh Castle – Music & Poetry
We had a very special evening at Glenveagh Castle as part of the Donegal Chamber Music Festival. With thanks to Donegal Camerata – Orsolya Szabó-Yélamo , Claire Cunningham, Lucia Spacirova and Víctor Yélamo. The music was wonderful. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read there. I loved it all. Haydn’s The Seven Last Words
Music and Poetry Donegal Chamber Music Festival
Sunday 31st May, 8pm. Music and Poetry Drawing Room, Glenveagh Castle – Admission: € 20 Bookings: 074 9120777. Bus leaving car park at 7.30pm Tea, Coffee and tray bakes afterwards. Donegal Camerata String Quartet with poet Denise Blake Haydn’s “The Seven Last Words of Christ” Op. 51 with poems by Mark Bookings: http://angrianan.ticketsolve.com/shows/873532329/events
Workshops for schools – Poetry Day Ireland
Poetry Day, May 7th – Yeats workshops for schools at Thoor, Ballylee,Co. Galway. I had a lovely day presenting workshops to two primary school groups. The students were wonderful and it was a very special event. With thanks to Anna Boner and Ayoma Bowe of Poetry Ireland, the students, teachers & parents and the Thoor
Taking Double Rainbows for Granted – Why Donegal? FB
With thanks to Why Donegal? Facebook page : “We’ve been asking people Why Donegal? We’d love to hear your story! Poet Denise Blake shares hers here:” TAKING DOUBLE RAINBOWS FOR GRANTED Donegal and I are lifelong friends. I love her ways. Donegal will never be the cool kid but always the wild child who’s the
Reading at Donegal Chamber Music Festival
Sunday 31st May, 8pm. Music and Poetry Haydn’s “The Seven Last Words of Christ” Op. 51 with poems by Mark Strand Donegal Camerata String Quartet with poet Denise Blake http://angrianan.ticketsolve.com/shows/873532329/events… 2nd Donegal Chamber Music Festival at Glenveagh National Park Friday 29th May to Sunday 7th June 2015 Visit DonegalFriday 29th May, 8pm. Orchestral Opening concert
Poetry Ireland Writers in the Schools Directory
Poetry Ireland has updated the Directory of Writers “The Writers in Schools scheme part-funds visits by writers and storytellers to primary and post-primary schools in the Republic of Ireland (funded by The Arts Council) and Northern Ireland (funded by Arts Council Northern Ireland).” http://www.poetryireland.ie/education/writers-directory/denise-blake
Denise Blake Facebook page
With thanks to Joe Hunter for updating my blog, bringing the podcasts to soundcloud, setting up a fb page and for answering my every “how do I …” question with great patience. Joseph Hunter, Letterkenny – Freelance IT Consultant Denise Blake – Author