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John Noonan will be the guest speaker at a poetry workshop on Saturday, February 22 in Granard library as part of 'Ireland Reads Day'
Longford native John Noonan, a past winner of The Goldsmith Poetry competition, will be the guest speaker at a poetry workshop on Saturday, February 22 in Granard library as part of 'Ireland Reads Day'.
Many people will be familiar with John's collection of poems 'Shades of Whitethorn'.
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John Noonan grew up on a farm in County Longford and now lives in County Louth, he is a founding member of Dundalk Poetry Group. Highly Commended in the Kavanagh Poetry Award 2022, A Pushcart nominee. Over the Edge Festival featured poet in 2021, one of the chosen readers for the 2023 showcase Cúirt Literary Festival Galway. A past recipient of The Goldsmith Poetry Award.
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Join John in Granard library for a poetry workshop to celebrate 'Ireland Reads Day' on Saturday at 11am. Register by phone on 043 66 86164. Refreshments served.
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