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18 July, 2019

It’s July and that can mean one thing only – the new issue of our bi-annual newsletter the Poetry Reader is available to pick up. ...More

12 July, 2019

After browsing the latest EIBF brochure, we bring you a selection of poetry highlights at this year’s EIBF. ...More

3 July, 2019

The Poets Advisory Group is looking for poets to join. ...More

The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere

The ceremony of innocence is drowned;

The best lack all conviction, while the worst

Are full of passionate intensity.

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