The Poetry Line

The Poetry Line, which offered support and connection to cocooners during lockdown, took place in partnership with ALONE and members of Aosdána.

Individuals signed up to receive a phone call from a writer/artist who read them two reassuring and uplifting poems and chatted with them. The Poetry Line took place first as part of Poetry Day Ireland, with really positive responses from those taking part, and then again during June. It featured in media including RTÉ News, The Guardian, The Irish Times and more. We are aiming to run another iteration of The Poetry Line, pending funding.

“This was lovely, this was a treat. How gorgeous to have somebody read. I love poetry but I particularly like to hear it. It was so calming and

peaceful.” - MJ O’Brien, one of the Poetry Line call recipients

MJ O’Brien, who received a call from the Poetry Line in June and featured on RTÉ News, along with poet Enda Wyley