'Every Blooming Thing' coming to Longford's Backstage Theatre

From the team behind Ireland Is, acclaimed poets Colm Keegan and Erin Fornoff return with a brand new live experience: Every Blooming Thing, a powerful spoken word roadshow travelling to five counties this summer. Produced by Sofft Productions with LIVE Network, the tour offers an evening of poetry, music, community and inspiration — all rooted in the celebration of life’s quiet, often unnoticed moments.

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Taking its name and ethos from Patrick Kavanagh’s belief in the beauty of the everyday, Every Blooming Thing weaves together two central poems — Springshine by Keegan and A Billion Tiny Things by Fornoff — to reflect the show’s grounding in positivity, hope, and gratitude.

Each stop on the tour will feature not only Colm and Erin’s poetry but local guest poets, musicians, (unreal list below!) and free community writing workshops (11-1pm, Longford's Backstage) designed to celebrate local voices and encourage new ones. The show promises a unique, deeply local and communal experience at every venue.

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Each event is a one-night-only celebration of community, creativity, and connection.

Tickets and booking: Please contact each venue directly or visit their websites for booking or workshop information.

Friday, 6th June – Backstage Theatre, Longford Longford EBT 

Guest poet: Darragh Coady | Guest musician: Dion Mercury