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Sunday, August 09, 2009

Connacht Regional Final for All Ireland Poetry Grand Slam

North Beach Poetry Nights announces the Connacht Regional Heat for the All Ireland Grand Slam in The Crane Bar, Sea Road on Monday 28th September at 9pm.

The Connacht Regional Heat is open to Poets who
- are living in the Connacht region- are over 18 years of age
- will perform two 3-minute, self-composed and memorized poems
- have registered for entry (no fee) at johnwa@iolfree.ie on or before 18th September.

There are 16 places in the regional heat, which will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. So register quickly!

Regional heats are also being held in Derry, Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Limerick during September.

Two winners from each province will go through to the All Ireland Grand Slam which is being hosted by North Beach Poetry Nights in the Crane Bar on Monday, October 26th.

Prizes for the Grand Slam winners are:

1st Prize-200 Euro

2nd prize-100 Euro

3rd Prize-50 Euro


Admission 5/ 3 Euro.

info: john walsh @ 091-593290

North Beach Poetry Nights gratefully acknowledges the generous support
of the Arts Council and Galway City Council.