Fingal Poetry Slam 2024 Malahide

We invite poets of all levels of experience to participate and win a chance to perform at the Grand Slam event in this year's Fingal Poetry Festival.

We invite poets of all levels of experience to participate and win a chance to perform at the Grand Slam event in this year's Fingal Poetry Festival.

The evening will include featured poet Gerard Devine, host Sheila Ryder and live music from Hannah McGinn.

TICKETS:

It's a FREE EVENT but as spaces are limited we ask you to please book your tickets here, on this Eventbrite page - poets and audience alike.

PARTICIPATING POETS:

There will be some open slots on the night but to ensure you can participate, please email and register your name at fingalpoetryslam [at] gmail.com.

• Poets should come prepared to perform two poems of their choice.
• Recommended age to participate: 15+
• Poets and audience need to reserve a ticket.

Gerard Devine

Gerard Devine is an award-winning Irish poet who lives a life less ordinary.

The former carpenter is a full-time firefighter in Dublin City.

Prior to joining the fire brigade, Gerard spent many years working on the building sites of Dublin, Boston and San Francisco. He still plies his building skills by volunteering to work in third-world countries such as Africa. An animal and nature lover Gerard recently moved up into the inspiring Wicklow mountains where he lives in harmony with nature with wife Stephanie and their rescue dog Saoirse.

While his favourite poet is the wonderful WB Yeats much of Gerard’s poetry is inspired by Irish ballads and singers like Shane McGowan and Christy Moore.

Gerard was recently invited back to his old school O Connell’s where ex-pupils include Thomas Kinsella, James Joyce, and Luke Kelly.

Hannah McGinn

Hannah McGinn is a indie folk artist known for her charming melodies and personal lyrics.

She weaves stories from her life, love and self discovery.

She takes influence from Adrianne Lenker and Elliot Smith.

Hannah has played features in Smithfield Creatives, Circle sessions and Dublins Finest.

Photo credit: @pizzaegg