Killarney

<h3>Poetry lovers young and old are invited to Killarney House for a weekend of events next week.</h3>
In honour of Poetry Day 2023, Killarney House will open its door to poetry buffs in a weekend of events that promises to stimulate the mind and foster an appreciation for poetry and nature.
 The former seat of the Earls of Kenmare and more recently the residence of John and Mary McShain is blessed with a library of books that have been beautifully restored and preserved by the Mucros Bookbindery and Paper Conservation Workshop.
 Some of these books are over 300-years-old and although the library is usually closed to members of the public, Saturday April 29 at 6.30pm, the magic of the books will come alive with poetry readings from the wider Killarney community. This event will take place in the Garden Room but all readings are from books in the library.
 Killarney House is also hosting two inter-generational poetry-writing workshops. People are encouraged to come in pairs; bring your grandson, grandmother, aunt, great grand-uncle, cousin or just a friend from another generation to these workshops that will celebrate creativity as we age and the National Park/natural world.
 On Saturday April 29, 2 &#8211; 4.30pm, Kerry&rsquo;s own John W. Sexton, will lead a class. On Sunday April 30, 2 &#8211; 4.30pm, Killarney native Eileen Sheehan, will lead a class.
 People may attend this event solo but anybody under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. It is also advised that any children attending be over 11-years-old.
 Any poetry lover would loathe to miss this event that promises to inspire and unite through the power of verse.
 All events are free but due to limited spaces, booking is essential. To secure a spot, people may call Killarney House at 01 539 3620 or email infokillarneyhouse@npws.gov.ie.

Celebrate Poetry Day at Killarney House

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