As part of the One Book One Community project Assumpta Hickey (Senior Librarian) in Balbriggan Library arranged poetry workshops with our two 5th classes. We had great pleasure in welcoming Dublin poet Colm Keegan to our school.

Colm Keegan has read and performed his poetry at various festivals, including the Flat Lakes Festival, Electric Picnic and the Festival of World Cultures. He was the All Ireland Slam Poetry Champion in 2010. He also writes short stories and screenplays and has been shortlisted four times for the Hennessy New Irish Writing Award for both poetry and fiction.

The students had great fun working with Colm. Colm spoke of his love for spoken word and brought an interesting and interactive way to the teaching of poetry and self expression through words. The students also got their chance to write and read out their poetry with everyone receiving a great round of applause after their performance.

Below are some photos from our time with Colm.

 On behalf of the teachers and students I would like to thank Colm for his fantastic work with the students. They enjoyed it immensely.

Thanks,

Cathal.