Sunday 17 June marked the culmination of events celebrating Thomas Kinsella's place in the cultural history of his native Dublin. Carcanet publish the poetry and critical writing of Thomas Kinsella and distribute his Peppercanister titles.
 
Poetry Ireland, in association with Dublin Writers Festival (13th - 17th June), presented 'Thomas Kinsella: A Celebration'. Poets, writers and critics including Richard Ryan, Colm Toibín, John F. Deane, Eavan Boland and Michael Schmidt read in honour of the poet, in the company of the poet himself. A capacity 400 people filled the Gate Theatre and many more were turned away.
 
Two new Peppercanisters were launched along with the new Selected Poems.

Sunday 17th June
at 7.30pm
Cavendish Row
Parnell Square, D1

Free, ticketed event; booking at Project Arts Centre; Tel. +353 (0)1 881 9613