The Poetry Programme Special

1.30pm RTÉ Radio 1

Olivia O’Leary takes to the airwaves for a very special show to mark this bank holiday Monday, as she hears from a wide variety of poets from all over the country who have been inspired to respond to the situation surrounding Covid-19 in their own unique way.

Contributors this afternoon include Steve Denehan and his eight-year-old daughter Robin, Trish Bennett, Mark Roper, Paddy Bushe, Enda Wyley and Peter Sirr.