Poetry Ireland Team

During 2020, we said a sad goodbye and a big thanks to our Director, Maureen Kennelly, who had been with Poetry Ireland since 2013. Maureen left to take up her new position as Director of the Arts Council of Ireland in the springtime.

We were delighted to welcome Niamh O’Donnell as the new Director in August. Niamh, who most recently was the Artistic Director of Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre, brings huge experience and leadership to us in Poetry Ireland.

2020 has been a difficult time for anyone starting or leaving a role and for everyone who has been required to work differently because of the changes brought by Covid-19. Zoom and phone calls help us to stay in touch remotely but we very much look forward to being able to be back together as a team in Parnell Square, when safe to do so. And being able to welcome everyone back to the building too – we miss seeing you all.

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