Raftery Returns Arts Festival Poetry Competition.
A wonderful night of poetry and music hosted by Terry McDonagh was held in The Cill Eadain Court Hotel. The presentation of the the first poetry competition Prize took place as part of The Raftery Returns Arts Festival was held.
Supported by the Spot-Lit, Raftery Returns Arts Festival Poetry Competition Results:
- 1st Prize: Daragh Byrne – As it is in Heaven.
- 2nd Prize: John McGrath – Leaving (July 1st 1966).
- 3rd Prize: Art O’Suilleabhan – No Going back
Our thanks to all entrants and especially to the winners and the competition judge, Ger Reidy.
The winning poem will be unveiled as part of a poetry trail in Kiltimagh on Raftery’s birthday, March 30th 2022.
See Facebook Live HERE.
