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Blackout Poetry Workshop

In Celebration of World Poetry Day 2025
Dáta
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Suíomh Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, Westmoreland Street, Dublin, D02 VR66
Catagóir Event
Praghas Saor in aisce
Booked Out
Dáta
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Suíomh Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, Westmoreland Street, Dublin, D02 VR66
Catagóir Event
Praghas Saor in aisce
Booked Out
A black out poem of a Heaney manuscript where most of the words are blacked out except for 'The wind shakes her memory of love.'
In Person

Become a Blackout Poet at Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again!

Have you ever been interested in writing poetry but don’t know where to start? If you struggle to find the right words, why not start with Heaney’s? Blackout poetry, sometimes known as erasure poetry, allows you to start with an already existing poem and, through erasure, gradually narrow down the text to the words that speak to you. It is a fun way to experiment with poetry and to tackle the dreaded fear of the blank page!

If our team can be of any assistance, please contact us at heaneyexhibition@nli.ie