10 Best Ireland Poetry Podcasts

1. Books for Breakfast (Ireland)

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A podcast focussing on fiction and poetry hosted by poets and writers Peter Sirr and Enda Wyley. Also features the Toaster Challenge where guest writers are given the time it takes to make toast to talk about a book that has resonated with them. MORE Hosts Peter Sirr, Enda Wyley
Producer/Network Peter Sirr and Enda Wyley
Email ****@mac.com
Location Ireland
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2. Southword Poetry Podcast

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The Southword Poetry Podcast is produced by the Munster Literature Centre. Each episode, a guest poet talks in depth about their latest work and shares a few of their poems. We also hear a poem from a recent issue of the literary journal Southword. Sarah Byrne hosted the 2022 season. Clíona Ní Ríordáin hosted the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Poets were selected by the hosts, Patrick Cotter and James O'Leary. The Munster Literature Centre is a grateful recipient of funding from the Arts Council of Ireland and the Arts Office of Cork City Council.MORE Hosts Sarah Byrne, Patrick Cotter, James Ou2019leary
Producer/Network Munster Literature Centre
Email ****@munsterlit.ie
Location Cork, Ireland
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 7.3KTwitter 7.2KInstagram 3.5K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Risking Enchantment

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A discussion on beauty in art and culture and its place in the Catholic faith.
Host Rachel Sherlock
Producer/Network Rachel Sherlock
Email ****@yahoo.co.uk
Location Dublin, Ireland
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 75 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Poetry File

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Leading Irish poets read their own work. In association with Poetry Ireland, broadcast on Evelyn Grant's Weekend Drive, Saturday (4-7pm) and Sunday (4-6pm) on RTÉ Lyric FM.
Producer/Network RTÉ lyric fm
Email ****@rte.ie
Location Limerick, Ireland
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 23.2KInstagram 14.2K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

5. Salmon Poetry podcast

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Salmon Poetry is a leading publisher of Irish and international voices, based in County Clare, on the west coast of Ireland.
Host Jessie Lendennie
Email ****@salmonpoetry.com
Location Clare, Ireland
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Facebook 3.7KTwitter 4.3KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast

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The Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast celebrates the light that poetry brings into our lives… In each episode, one of Ireland's most celebrated poets will read a poem, which they will then speak about before reading it again. In 10 minutes or less, armed with these insights, you will be guided through the poem and pulled into the heart and mind of the poet.Poetry transports us. It stops us in our tracks. And with this podcast, you can do both. Take these poems with you on your walks. Or sit down with them for a cup of tea.And don't forget to write to us on Twitter @fingalpoetry...MORE Host Conor Sweetman
Producer/Network C-Suite Studios
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Dublin, Ireland
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Facebook 968Twitter 846Instagram 1.5K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact