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1st October - All Ireland Poetry Day, Derry Events

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National Poetry Day Across Ireland is on the 1st October and here are details of the events being held in Derry.

Café Del Mondo
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Guildhall Square will be celebrating National Poetry Day from 2pm - 5pm with an informal afternoon of readings from a wide range of local poets and actors that
 include the 2009 Derry Poetry Slam winner, Michael Duddy; award-winning playwright Dave Duggan; Guildhall Press author Jenni Doherty plus Spoken Word artist James King among many others. Local youth and community groups, primary and secondary schools, creative writing groups and individuals are invited to come along and read their favourite poem, or their own work, on the day. For more details contact Jenni: irishpenjen@yahoo.co.uk or Café Del Mondo: Tel: 02871370989

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Libraries NI Derry's Central Library, Foyle Street,  is delighted to welcome international best-selling author Jennifer Johnston to at 7:30pm. Jennifer will be reading from her books and talking about her life as an author. All are welcome to what promises to be a interesting and enjoyable evening. Free admission. Light refreshments will be available. For more details contact Maura Craig, Central Library: Tel: 02871272300

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Upstairs in Sandino's Bar, Water Street, will be hosting a Charity Gig in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support featuring musicians David Oliver, Johanna Fegan, Tom Brennan, Neil Burns and DJ Kev. Poets include the Quirky Quartet of Wordsmiths:  Brian Bailey (Belfast), Jenni Doherty, James King & Mary-Lorraine McHugh (Runner-Up in the recent Derry Poetry Slam). Door 10pm. Tickets £4. For more details contact Carol Devlin: devlin@hotmail.co.uk or Tel: 07845353888

 
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