Voices of Identity and Belonging with Sarah Clancy and Ola Majekodunmi
Guthanna na Féiniúlachta agus an Bhraite Bainne le Sarah Clancy agus Ola Majekodunmi
Sat 21 Nov 3pm - 4pm
Experience poetry brought vividly to life as Ola Majekodunmi and Sarah Clancy take to the stage for an event of words, rhythm and powerful performance. Two distinctive voices in contemporary Irish poetry, they explore identity, language, belonging, politics and the world around us with energy, insight and wit. Moving between English and Irish, Ola brings a dynamic bilingual voice to the stage, while Sarah is renowned for direct poetry, engaging, and thought-provoking. Expect an energetic and entertaining event that shows poetry as something to be heard and experienced, as well as read on the page.
Ola Majekodunmi is a writer, poet, broadcaster and Irish language advocate whose work explores identity, culture, race and belonging. Raised in Dublin, she brings a distinctive bilingual perspective to her writing and performance, moving confidently between Irish and English.
Sarah Clancy is an award-winning poet from Galway, known for her energetic performances and direct, socially engaged writing. Her poetry explores politics, identity, inequality and contemporary Irish life with honesty, humour and a keen eye for the contradictions around us. Together, Ola and Sarah are compelling performers whose work demonstrates the power of poetry to challenge, connect and entertain.
Come for poetry that is lively, accessible and made to be heard. Ola Majekodunmi and Sarah Clancy bring energy, humour and powerful perspectives to the stage, exploring identity, language, politics and belonging. Whether you love poetry or rarely read it, this promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking performance.
