Poetry in Bloom – 2024
“Poetry in Bloom”, was developed by Powerscourt, and will be supported again this year by renowned International/Irish/ Hollywood actor Patrick Bergin. Patrick Bergin is an award-winning actor, a lover of poetry and a great supporter of the arts, especially encouraging and supporting poetry and the arts in the young in London, Dublin, and LA.
This poetry initiative is an invitation to everyone from 7-year-olds up to create a poem or write lyrics inspired by nature they have observed at Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall. All submissions are online through email (poetry@powerscourt.net) and will automatically be entered into an open prize draw to win a variety of amazing prizes.
Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall welcome all visitors to the Estate to connect with the natural world and be inspired to write a short poetic piece. Whether the piece is one or two lines that capture a moment or a multi-page poem, what is important is reflecting on the wonder of nature and imagination.
*Patrick Bergin will be reading through the submissions to “Poetry in Bloom” for the last four years and helping to select a number of poems to be used on a Poetry Wall in the Walled Garden this summer. Keep an eye on social media for more details.
Submissions open on Sunday the 30th of June and close on Saturday the 31st of August. During this time every visitor to Powerscourt Gardens are encouraged to immerse themselves in nature, be inspired, be creative and write a short poem or lyrics.
The first 20 entries who submit a poem or lyrics online will receive a Family Day pass to Powerscourt Gardens. To help visitors get inspired, a poetry trail featuring the ancient poem “Song of Amergin” has been installed in Powerscourt Gardens. Make sure to check out the new “Immersive Path” at the Rhododendron Walk –
The overall winner selected in the open-prize draw will be announced at the beginning of September and will receive a year’s annual family membership to Powerscourt Estate and a gift card worth €250. The three runners up will receive annual membership to Powerscourt Estate.
Entrants to be submitted to – poetry@powerscourt.net with POETRY IN BLOOM SUBMISSION in the subject line. For entry details, inspiration and more information about “Poetry in Bloom” at Powerscourt as well as full terms and conditions view details below.
Watch our wonderful video about the Poetry in Bloom competition.
Poetry in Bloom Terms & Conditions 2024.
Are you interested but not sure where to begin?
If you’re not sure where to start, before you visit Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall, take a look at the beautiful dawn chorus time lapse video in association with Tourism Ireland of the Gardens. Click here to watch.
Poetry Wall with submissions from the last four years coming soon to the Walled Garden……
It’s a living collection of pieces submitted to the Poetry in Bloom at Powerscourt initiative.
