Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann is Ireland’s resource organisation for the promotion and development of Irish poetry at home and abroad.

The newly appointed Poet in Residence will activate Poetry Ireland’s new home at No. 11 Parnell Square which will include the Seamus Heaney Poetry Library and build imaginative and creative pathways for both dedicated and new participants and audiences to the world of poetry. 

Poet In Residence

Contract: Part-time 26 hours per week, including 5 hours personal writing time, it will be permanent for two years, subject to renewal, with a six-month probation period. This role is not suitable for hybrid working. 

Salary: 25,000 euro per annum plus project budget. Annual leave is calculated as 8% of hours worked.   

Other Benefits: Dedicated time and space to develop new work as well as opportunities to collaborate with Ireland’s leading poets, artists, and literary institutions. 

Public recognition and career development support through Poetry Ireland’s platforms. 

This role is ideal for a poet with a passion for community engagement and literary advocacy, offering a unique platform to inspire and be inspired by Ireland’s rich poetic tradition. 

Right to Work: Candidates must have the legal right to work in Ireland at the time of application. Poetry Ireland is not in a position to sponsor work permits for this role. 

Check the full job listing for further details.

Applications in writing to director@poetryireland.ie by 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 22nd October with interviews likely to take place on 13th November.