{"id":2718,"date":"2026-07-31T10:25:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/?p=2718"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:25:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:25:44","slug":"skylight-47-poetry-reading-open-mic-saturday-22-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/index.php\/2026\/07\/31\/skylight-47-poetry-reading-open-mic-saturday-22-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Skylight 47 Poetry Reading &#038; Open Mic \u2013 Saturday 22 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"364\"><a href=\"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/index.php\/2026\/07\/31\/skylight-47-poetry-reading-open-mic-saturday-22-august-2026\/skylight47_redearl2-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2719\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2719\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/index.php\/2026\/07\/31\/skylight-47-poetry-reading-open-mic-saturday-22-august-2026\/skylight47_redearl2-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SkyLight47_RedEarl2.webp?fit=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,422\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SkyLight47_RedEarl2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SkyLight47_RedEarl2.webp?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SkyLight47_RedEarl2.webp?fit=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SkyLight47_RedEarl2.webp?resize=750%2C422&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SkyLight47_RedEarl2.webp?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SkyLight47_RedEarl2.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"364\"><strong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"216\">Skylight 47 Poetry Reading &amp; Open Mic<\/strong><br data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"219\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" \/> <em data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"293\">Hall of the Red Earl, Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway City, H91 XV2C<\/em><br data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcc5\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4c5.svg\" \/> Saturday<strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"327\">, 22nd August 2026<\/strong><br data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"330\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd5f\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f55f.svg\" \/> <strong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"362\">4:00 PM \u2013 approx. 6:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"509\">Join <strong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"402\">Skylight 47 poetry magazine<\/strong> for a vibrant afternoon of poetry, celebrating the voices and stories that shape our cultural landscape.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1170\">After our featured readings, the floor will open to an <strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1081\">Open Mic Session<\/strong> \u2014 a chance for poets of all levels to share their own work in a warm, welcoming space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1285\">The event will be hosted by the <strong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1234\">Skylight 47 editorial team<\/strong>: Ruth Quinlan, Bernie Crawford, and D\u2019or Seifer.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1568\">Since its launch in January 2013, Skylight 47 has been a unique fixture in Ireland\u2019s poetry landscape \u2014 a poetry magazine in newspaper format, connecting local and national voices. Now in its 12th year, it continues to champion diverse poetic talent and the joy of live readings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1602\">Free entry. All are welcome.<\/strong><br data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1605\" \/>Come early to soak in the history of the Hall of the Red Earl before the words begin.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1692\"><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccc\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cc.svg\" \/> <strong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1716\">Find us online:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1719\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf10\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f310.svg\" \/> <a data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1782\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\" href=\"https:\/\/skylight47poetry.wordpress.com\">Skylight 47 Poetry<\/a><br data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1785\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcf7\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4f7.svg\" \/> Instagram: <a data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1856\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/skylight47poems\">@skylight47poems<\/a><br data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1859\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc26\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f426.svg\" \/> X (Twitter): <a data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1930\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Skylight47Poems\">@Skylight47Poems<\/a><br data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1933\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcd8\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4d8.svg\" \/> Facebook: <em data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1959\">Skylight 47<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026<\/span><\/strong><span> forms part of National Heritage Week 2026, embracing this year&#8217;s theme, <\/span><strong><span>&#8220;Heritage at Risk.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><span> Through a diverse programme of talks, guided tours, exhibitions, music, and cultural events, Galway Civic Trust \/ D\u00fachas na Gaillimhe invites the community to celebrate, appreciate, and help safeguard the rich heritage that defines Galway City.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Held across the <\/span><strong><span>Mick Lally Theatre<\/span><\/strong><span> and the <\/span><strong><span>Hall of the Red Earl<\/span><\/strong><span> on Druid Lane in Galway&#8217;s Latin Quarter, the day-long programme brings together local historians, musicians, artists, guides, and community groups to explore the city&#8217;s remarkable archaeological, architectural, cultural, and living heritage. From medieval history and waterways to traditional music, local stories, and community memory, the programme highlights the importance of protecting our shared heritage for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>As we celebrate Galway&#8217;s past, we also recognise the challenges facing many aspects of our heritage today. By sharing knowledge, encouraging participation, and inspiring new generations to value the places, traditions, and stories that surround us, Galway Civic Trust hopes to contribute to the ongoing preservation of Galway&#8217;s unique identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>Kavanagh&#8217;s SuperValu<\/span><\/strong><span> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/kavanaghgroup.ie\/supervalu\">kavanaghgroup.ie\/supervalu<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span>Druid Theatre<\/span><\/strong><span> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/druid.ie\">druid.ie<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span>Galway City Council \u2013 Local Community Festival Grants<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>For the full programme of events and booking information, visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.galwaycivictrust.ie\"><strong><span>www.galwaycivictrust.ie<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>For more details:<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span>Galway Civic Trust \/ D\u00fachas na Gaillimhe<\/span><br \/>\n<span>\ud83d\udcde 091 564946<\/span><br \/>\n<span>\u2709\ufe0f <\/span><a href=\"mailto:bookings@galwaycivictrust.ie\"><span>bookings@galwaycivictrust.ie<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skylight 47 Poetry Reading &amp; 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