Walk and explore the deeply historic and artistically inspiring grounds of IMMA at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, with poet and playwright Colm Keegan. Using the environs as muse alongside a series of prompts to stimulate the creation of new work, this workshop is suitable for poets or anyone with an interest in ways to kickstart their writing.
Colm Keegan is a writer and poet from Dublin. His poetry collections Don’t Go There and Randomer (Salmon Poetry) have received critical acclaim. He recently created “Ireland Is” and “Every Blooming Thing,” two spoken word roadshows which toured nationwide.
Course Description:
Over this ten-week course you will explore the world of poetry both reading poems from published poets and also creating your own poetry.
In class we will look at the poetry of published poets and through that find inspiration for our own writing. We will look at some technical aspects of poetry such as metaphors, similes, alliteration, line breaks, and imagery to improve our own writing. During class we will experiment with different styles of poetry such as Haiku, prose poetry, ekphrastic poetry (engaging with a work of art), acrostic poetry (hidden messages) and free verse. You will also be encouraged to share your work with your fellow poets in class in our ‘Poet’s Corner’ and explore avenues to getting your poems published.
This course is also about having fun with language and finding your own voice. So, bring your paper and pens or laptop and start creating your own poetry.
Course Day & Time: Tuesday evening 7:30 – 9.30pm
Start Date: Spring 2026 Programme
Cost: €110
Course Format: In class with tutor
Duration: 10 weeks – Maximum of 12 students in class
Enrolment: Enrolment will open online through our website www.malahidecsadulted.ie early December 2025
Tutor: Angela Kirwan
Angela graduated with a BA (hons) Degree in Art and Humanities from Carlow College, St. Patrick’s. She has been writing poetry for a number of years and has had poems published in various literary publications. She won 1st prize in Carlow College, St. Patrick’s literary awards in 2022. She has also graduated with a Level 8 Certificate in Creative Writing (Poetry) from Southeast Technological University (SETU)
