In June this year DGAA, with support from Leader+, sent D&G poets Rab Wilson and John Hudson to Kiltimagh in Ireland for a series of readings and workshops. Now we play host to the return visit, and welcome Irish poets Terry McDonagh and Ger Reidy. Terry has published three collections of poetry for adults. His latest book, 'Boxes' is a collection of poetry for children. Ger published his 'Selected Poems' with the Irish press Gallery. Both have read their work all over Irleand and beyond.Terry and Ger will be involved in a range of events over the ten days of their visit, including a number of workshops in schools.You can catch up with them at the following places:
Tuesday 25th September 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Poetry Workshop
Poetry Workshop
Newton Stewart Library (in association with Wigtown Scribblers)
Terry and Ger will discuss participants work and get people writing.Contact Andrew Forster andrew@dgaa.net
Tuesday 25th September 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Poetry Workshop
The Studio, Rutherford McCowan, Crichton Campus, Dumfries (in association with Dumfries Writers)
Terry and Ger will discuss participants work and get people writing.
Contact Mary@stewartry.co.uk
Wednesday 26th September
Poetry Workshop
The Studio, Rutherford McCowan, Crichton Campus, Dumfries
Terry and Ger will discuss participants work and get people writing.Contact Andrew@dgaa.net
...and afterwards
2.15 The Studio, Rutherford McCowan, Crichton Campus, Dumfries
Terry McDonagh and Ger Reidy will read their own work
Workshops and reading free
Thursday 27th September
Poems from Kiltimagh
Terry McDonagh, Ger Reidy, Rab Wilson and John Hudson
Terry McDonagh, Ger Reidy, Rab Wilson and John Hudson
Sanquhar (for venue details contact andrew@dgaa.net) 7.00pm
Free event
Tuesday 2nd October
Poems from Kiltimagh
Terry McDonagh, Ger Reidy, Rab Wilson and John Hudson
Scottish Book Town Festival, County Buildings, Wigtown 7.00pmTickets £5.00 from Festival Booking Office 01988 403222
