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MISSION: To promote Literature, Culture and the Arts inspired by the Ideals and Ideas of the poet, critc, curator and political thinker John Hewitt.
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#NationalPoetryDay2024
#countdown
Join us Armagh City Library, Thursday 3rd October, 7.30pm, with local poets Maureen Boyle and Deirdre Cartmill. Admission Free, donations welcome.
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And we're live! We're delighted to present the first ever John Hewitt Digital Festival of Literature and Ideas featuring nine star studded three events for you all to attend from the comfort of your living room from 30 July - 1 August!
View here -
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Twitter! We're delighted to present the entire programme of the FIRST EVER Hillsborough Festival of Literature and Ideas is now on sale! Get involved. Support it! Let's make it amazing...
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Meet Niall and Amy - Former bursary recipients, now indispensable members of the
#JHISS22
team. If you get a chance, mention that you're loving their work!
#summerschool
#armagh
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Would just like to take a moment to thank David and all his team at
@NOALIBISBOOKS
for their help this week! Anyone at
#JHISS
who doesn't leave with a book...or ten...is stronger willed than us! 🙌 📚
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Twitter! We're delighted to reveal the entire programme for the 2019 Hillsborough Festival of Literature & Ideas
#HBLitFest
. Over 30 events from 26-28 April. Book now & often. Spread the word!
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Date for your brand new diaries!
The Hillsborough Festival of Literature and Ideas will take place 26th-28th April 2019, with this year's festival curated by Prof Ian Sansom. Sign up to our mailing list at for first look at the programme coming soon.
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Splendid interview with
@MarkBillingham
in today's
@BelTel
ahead of our
#JHISS22
Crime Fiction Special (also featuring Val McDermid & Stuart Neville) on Fri 29 July.
#crimefiction
#festival
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#BreakingNews
Hold that date, 26 - 30 July 2021, the 34th JHISS, Market Place Theatre Armagh. Watch out for further details of Launch and Bursary online applications.
#exciting
#LeavingLockdown
#live
#livestreaming
#hybrid
#fullprogramme
#GoodToGo
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Many Congratulations Dr David
@NOALIBISBOOKS
@NoAlibisPress
from all
@JHS
, and from all the many literary artists and friends whom you have supported in No Alibis. Dr David Torrans received an Honorary Doctorate from Queen’s University for significant contribution to the NI Arts.
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#JHISS23
The 36th JHISS will take at our festival home
@mptarmagh
, Monday 24th - Saturday 29th July. To see more details on events or workshops, please view or contact MPT Box Office 03300 561 025, 9.30am-4.30pm daily.
#Nowbooking
#Countdown
#Exciting
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Twitter! It all kicks off tomorrow! Join us for the 31st John Hewitt International Summer School at
@mptarmagh
! Limited tickets left across a lot of the events. Join us! Spread the word, all are welcome!
#JHISS
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Twitter! To coincide with the launch of the Hillsborough Festival of Literature and Ideas we have just launched a brand spanking new website! Go check it out here -
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JHS Community Bursary Scheme
#OPEN
#ApplyOnline
#Now
. A must for all aspiring and established writers.
#Deadline
20th May
#Countdown
. Pictured below some of 2021 Bursary students with poets
@ssexton02
(and board member) Paul Maddern
@Backmuir
. Tks to everyone for the RTs.
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There is somewhat of a tragic irony that on the day the Nobel Prize for Literature will be announced, we will gather in a sombre Belfast city to say our final farewell to the poet Ciaran Carson.
Peace, perfect peace.
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Delighted to be in a packed throne room at
@HillsCastle
for The
@ravenmaster1
Christopher Skaife. Enjoy!
#HBLitFest
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Just catching our breath from the 37th John Hewitt International Summer School! So many great writers, thinkers & performers all under one roof. Capped off by Friday's certificate ceremony for our excellent crop of Bursary & Freedom to Write folk. Thank you all & Up Armagh! 🙏
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Heartbreaking to hear of the passing of Ciaran Carson. Deepest sympathy to his wife, children, family and friends at this sad time. Thank you Ciaran for the memories, the joy, and your literature legacy that we & generations to come will appreciate forever. Photo - JHISS 2015.
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Setting up for The
@ravenmaster1
with Christopher Skaife in
@HillsCastle
. Join us from 6.30pm!
#HBLitFest
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Poets Cornered! You never know who you're going to bump into on the steps of The Market Place during
#JHISS22
, although there's a 37.4% chance that they'll be acclaimed Irish poets. Oh, hello
@JolaNandi
and
@JessicaTraynor6
!
#summerschool
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#JHISS2023
#BreakingNews
2023 Community Bursary Award Online Applications are OPEN. View
@The_JHS
to apply..... Join us from Monday 24th - Saturday 29th July in
@MPTArmagh
This could be you?
@NiamhyMcNally
So Apply Now.
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So we launched the 2024 JOHN HEWITT INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL yesterday in sunny Armagh! Thx to Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon -
@sarahduffy1991
- for coming down & bringing her bling!
Dates are 22-27 July. Please go to for full programme!
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The creative strategists behind the
#JHISS2019
! A huge thank you to the wonderful and inspirational
@The_JHS
Board & Committee volunteer members who come from all over the UK, at the daily morning meeting in
@mptarmagh
during the 32nd John Hewitt International Summer School.
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Lots and lots of lovely books, courtesy of
@NOALIBISBOOKS
. Get them fresh from Market Place Armagh during
#JHISS23
.
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The Hillsborough Festival of Literature & Ideas will be held on Fri 26 - Sun 28 April '19 with more than 30 events taking place throughout the village including poetry, prose, music & talks plus events for families and young people.
Full programme here
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Kevin Barry reading his own words is one of the very great pleasures in life!
#JHISS24
#Literature
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Michael Longley, Derek Mahon, John Hewitt & Seamus Heaney - taken at
@QUBelfast
where Hewitt was the first Writer in Residence. This & more archive pics tomorrow at
@tonykennedy1948
's talk on the life and legacy of poet, 'Who was John Hewitt?'.
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Twitter! We're just TWO days away from the start of our first ever John Hewitt Digital Festival of Literature and Ideas book talks. Do not miss these nine star studded events, from the comfort of your own home, for free!
Book for all here -
#JHDLF2020
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The Annual John Hewitt Talk, given this year by Dr Tara McEvoy on the subject of "Voicing 'the native tang of idiom': John Hewitt and Lagan Magazine".
Tara is a former JHISS Bursary Student, the ninth to appear at this year's Summer School!
#JHISS22
#Armagh
#IrishWriting
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Great to be highlighted in the
@IrishTimes
this week!
Roll on 22 July...
#SummerSchool
#countdown
#Literature
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Wonderful to have Lord Mayor of
@abcb_council
Cllr Sarah Duffy attend the closing ceremony for our
#JHISS24
Bursary &
#FreedomToWrite
participants. A fitting conclusion to a great week! Thx to everyone who took part & helped make the 37th John Hewitt Summer School so very special
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#JHISS2021
Community Bursary Scheme
#OPEN
. A must for all aspiring, and even established, writers.
#DD15June
#Countdown
.
#ApplyNow
. Follow/copy the link below
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Michael Longley closing the final event of Day 1 of
#JHISS
with some readings from our very own John Hewitt!
@mptarmagh
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Twitter! Our Summer School Bursary Applications are now open! Spread far and wide...
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Jan Carson with the great Kevin Barry, currently reading from and discussing his work at
#JHISS24
...
#Literature
#Festival
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We're delighted to be part of the 2018
@BelfastFestival
with a very special JHS Birthday Reading from none other than Michael Longley & Paul Muldoon in the
@TheJohnHewitt
Bar on Wed 31 Oct! Going to be a popular one!
#BelFest2018
!
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The Belfast launch of the JHISS 2023 with the
@jhs
where else only with our good friends at the John Hewitt Bar! To view the programme and to book please view . The JHISS 2023 will be
@Marketplacearmagh
, Mon 24th - Sat 29th July.
#JHISS23
#Launched
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Big congratulations to all the
#JHISS22
Bursary Award winners!
And thanks to everyone who showed an interest: the standard of the applicants was truly exceptional, giving us a massive selection headache.
See you all in Armagh next month!
#summerschool
#johnhewitt
#bursary
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Twitter! As the image says, save the date and spread the word. All will be revealed very soon! ;)
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Join us for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of John Hewitt’s "Rhyming Weavers" Anthology - at Ulster University Belfast, Fri 1 Mar, 2–6pm (followed by reception)
Hear an array of distinguished speakers, including Prof Paul Muldoon.
Register here:
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Only eight days to go until our John Hewitt Digital Festival of Literature and Ideas talks programme kicks off!
Book for all nine star studded events for FREE here -
#JHDLF2020
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Just launched LOOK NORTH: THE NORTH BELFAST FESTIVAL 2023 in the beautiful surrounds of
@theduncairn
.
A ridiculously packed programme of amazing events between 24-26 Feb.
Get booking!
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Drs Elaine Farrell & Leanne McCormick aka
#BadBridget
serving up an incredibly (and long-invisiblised) slice of Irish History to a full house...
Great start to
#DAYTWO
of
#JHISS24
...
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#Countdown
So thrilled Sinéad Morrissey & Roger Robinson, globally acclaimed award-winning poets & T.S. Eliot Prize winners, will read from their work for the annual John Hewitt Birthday Reading, Wed 4th Nov, 7.30pm. To register visit
@poetryireland
#free
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Join us in the John Hewitt Bar Belfast, 25 October, for John Hewitt’s Annual Birthday Reading, when three critically acclaimed poets Deirdre Cartmill, Grace Wells and Maria McManus will read from their work.
@BelfastFestival
Now booking at
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Want to see ALL the amazing events you (yes, you!) can book for this year's John Hewitt International Summer School? Featuring
@PNovelistGale
, Michael Longley,
@lizzienugent
,
@DukeSpecial
,
@nemoloris
,
@berniemcgill
,
@sonyawhitefield
! Follow the link -
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It is with profound sadness we learn of the passing of the esteemed Belfast-born poet and academic Gerald Dawe, and friend to
@The_JHS
over many years. Sincere condolences to his family and many literary friends. His legacy will live on for generations to come.
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View the programme for this year's Summer School online: or at
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#BreakingNews
The JHISS24 Community Bursary Scheme is now open for applications. Just follow the link...
The JHISS will take place, Mon 22 - Sat 27th July
@mptarmagh
. Closing date Thursday 10 May, 5pm.
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Look forward to welcoming local poets
@BoyleMo
,
@DonaldsonMoyra
Damian Smyth to help us celebrate John Hewitt’s Birthday, Wed 30th October, 8pm, The John Hewitt Bar Belfast. Part of the
#BIAF2019
. Book Now: Ticket Prices: £8 & £7 (Conc.)
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WORKSHOPS AT
#JHISS22
Writing Radio Drama with Donall Mac Cathmhaoill, 25-27 July.
Places limited, early booking essential!
#Workshops
#creativewriting
#radio
TICKETS & INFO:
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Next Tuesday 24 July we welcome Ulaid and
@DukeSpecial
to
#JHISS
for a special concert in the
@mptarmagh
! Book for this and so much more here -
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Congratulations to Kevin Barry on his Booker Prize long list nomination!
You can of course see Mr Barry in conversation with Jan Carson tomorrow in
@mptarmagh
at 1.30pm as part of our Summer School! Don't miss out.
Book here -
#JHISS
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One more time, thanks so much to all for making this a memorable week - funders, participants, workshop attendees & YOU!
If you've enjoyed our first ever Digital Festival and want to donate to the Society, you can by visiting our Donorbox page here -
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Join us 1st November at 8pm, John Hewitt Bar Belfast and hear Irish poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, shortlisted for the 2023 TS Eliot Poetry Prize, read from her work along with poets Mollie Twomey and Kevin Graham, part of Gallery Press Gallery Goes tour.
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We can't wait to present Small Town Stories featuring NI Music Winner
@JoshuaBurnside
,
@berniemcgill
&
@ACNIWriting
as part of the Hillsborough Festival of Literature & Ideas! Going to be a truly special event. Book here -
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#BreakingNews
#JHISS24
Community Bursary Scheme is open for applications. Just follow the
link...…
#JHISS24
will take place, Mon 22 - Sat 27th July
@mptarmagh
Closing date Thursday 10 May, 5pm.
Thanks to everyone for all the reposting!
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Identity, culture and change are explored in the 31st John Hewitt International Summer School Programme. Pick up a beautiful copy of the brochure around Belfast, or from
@mptarmagh
#JHISS
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Two weeks to go until
@BoyleMo
and
@DoireannNiG
in conversation at our first ever
#HBLitFest
! Book here
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The Turner Prize 2021, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry, part of the UK City of Culture 2021 celebration.
John Hewitt was their first Director and still fondly remembered at the Herbert.
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Twitter! Only TWO WEEKS to go until the first ever Hillsborough Festival of Literature and Ideas. Printed programme currently being distributed. You can see it all here Book now & often.
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A little gallery of photos for you tonight. Taken over the past few days featuring Stephen Sexton, Sam McBride, Nuala O'Connor, Maureen Boyle, Louise Kennedy, Lucy Caldwell, Jan Carson, the Slugger O’Toole team and many more! Please tag yourself and share!
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Whodunnit? Wedunnit! By which we mean the
#JHISS22
Crime Fiction Special.
On 29 July, Armagh's own expert in the field Stuart Neville is joined by giants of the genre -no less than "queen and statesman of crime" Val McDermid & Mark Billingham Tickets:
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POETRY at
#JHISS22
Jessica Traynor & Nandi Jola read from their work on Weds 27 July, 11.15am.
#IrishPoetry
#festival
#Armagh
@JolaNandi
Tickets/ info:
(Photo Credit Maciek Bator.)
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#BREAKINGNEWS
@The_JHS
&
@PENIreland
are delighted to announce a new joint project for emerging writers – FREEDOM TO WRITE.
#Applications
#OPEN
. Visit or for more details. Supported by the DfA: Shared Island Fund &
@ArtsCouncilNI
.
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Join us online, November 4th, 7.30pm, to hear Sinéad Morrissey & Roger Robinson, globally acclaimed award-winning poets & T.S. Eliot Prize winners, read from their work, in association with
@poetryireland
.
@rrobinson72
@flippedeye
@UniofNewcastle
@PoetrySociety
@ACNIWriting
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It's the
#JHISS22
Creative Writing Showcase. This year's Bursary recipients read some of their new work... Such a talented bunch.
#newwriting
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They're ready...are you?
@NOALIBISBOOKS
Belfast are reopening their doors on Friday 12th June post lock down....read all about the new norm in a book store here....
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With thanks to Ireland's Professor of Poetry Paul Muldoon who joined us to open the commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of John Hewitt’s Rhyming Weavers anthology, in association with
@RIAdawson
,
@UlsterUni
,
@ForasnaGaeilge
,
@UlsterScotsAgen
,
@The_JHS
.
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Delighted to be partnering with the
@BelfastFestival
again to present our annual Birthday readings on Wed 30 Oct! Book for it and lots of other incredible book events here -
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The John Hewitt Society International Summer School returns this week (21-31 July) with a packed programme of readings, talks, discussion, debate, creativity and art.
Tickets are going fast, book now at
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Ooh FABULOUS!!
#JHISS24
Our
#JHISS24
Open Mic special guest is
@gaynorkane
!
A
#poet
with two
#poetry
pamphlets & a full collection from
@hedgehogpoetry
Circling the Sun, Memory Forest and Venus in Pink Marble
Later start of 9pm
Prebook a 5 min slot: info
@armaghtheatregroup
.com by 22nd Jul
@The_JHS
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Thankfully his Belfast confetti and the rest of his literary legacy will live on for generations to come. Thinking of you all on this his 4th anniversary.
Poem by my brother Ciaran, remembering him on the fourth anniversary of his leaving.
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Today we remember and celebrate the life and literature legacy of our late friend, the renowned Belfast poet and novelist Ciaran Carson on this his first anniversary. Listen here for our short tribute
#memories
#forthegoodtimes
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#Poetry
at
#JHISS23
: MAUREEN BOYLE and EMMA MUST read from their work.
25 July, 11.15am
Presented in association with
@poetryireland
Tickets & info:
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#TheJohnHewittBirthdayReading
. Do join us for the Celebrations - THURSDAY 28th OCTOBER, 8pm
@UU
with readings by three highly acclaimed poets Siobhán Campbell, Tom French and Gail McConnell. Supported by
@poetryireland
@BelfastFestival
. BOOKING NOW @
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Free six-week creative writing programme in West Belfast starts in January 2017, with Falls Road Library.
#WestBelfastHour
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It might not be the Summer School we're used to but three weeks to go until the beginning of our Digital Festival of Literature & Ideas online workshops with
@BoyleMo
,
@berniemcgill
, Nessa O'Mahony, Heather Richardson & Edward Hogan.
Book them here
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