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Pick poetry

Join poets Moya Cannon and Stephen Sexton this Thursday at 7pm at the National Library of Ireland for The Blank Page ,in which they discuss with Niall MacMonagle poetry in general and a poem of theirs in particular. nli.ie

Look out for lilies

If you spot West Cork artist Fiona Power’s stunning painting of wild lilies at this year’s Bloom (continuing in the Phoenix Park today and tomorrow, bloominthepark. com) you can find more in her lily series in The Gallery in chic Kinsale. thegallerykinsale.com

Make mummy mayhem

Dublin’s Mutiny Theatre hosts a live show of the charttopping comedy podcast, Mother Of Pod this Thursday at 7.30pm. Hosts Jen O’Dwyer and Sophie White (above) offer their hilarious guide to parenthood. With Bertha’s revenge gin. Tickets €25 from eventbrite.ie

Relax to Repertoires

Featuring world-class performances from the classical and chamber music genres, the Great Music in Irish Houses Festival returns for 2018 from June 12-17, with a stellar line-up of artists. greatmusicinirishhouses.com

Bolt to Borris

Borris House Festival of Writing & Ideas runs from June 8-10. Contributors include Bob Geldof (below) and Elizabeth Strout. festivalofwritingandideas.com