We delight in the news of Vona Groarke‘s selection as Ireland Professor of Poetry 2025-2028. We know what good work she will do.
It has been our great pleasure to publish, among other books by her, each of her collections (and a Selected Poems) from Shale (1994) to Infinity Pool which we launched in May.
Vona Groarke will be taking over from the current Ireland Professor of Poetry, Paul Muldoon in September 2025.
From the Ireland Chair of Poetry website:
Of her appointment, Vona said “it may seem strange for the newly minted Ireland Professor of Poetry to find herself (almost!) at a loss for words to describe the delight and honour of having been selected for a role some of our finest poets have graced and amplified. But I want to express my deep gratitude to the Trust for this opportunity. I hope that my tenure will continue the service of my predecessors in highlighting the work of those who’ve chosen to put the practice of the art and craft of poetry at the very centre of our lives.”
She added “I would like my time as Ireland Professor of Poetry to honour all those individuals and organisations, from teachers to libraries, readers to Irish publishers, whose attentions and efforts help to sustain the work of Irish poets. Together, we contribute to a sense that Ireland north and south, is a place where poetry happens and continues to matter. I also look forward to engaging with as many aspiring poets and readers of all ages as possible during my time in the role.”
