Breaking Ground Ireland
Breaking Ground Ireland is a landmark project and booklet showcasing over 90 writers and illustrators from ethnic minority backgrounds, including Irish Traveller writers, from the island of Ireland.
Originally a collaboration between Cúirt International Festival of Literature, the National University of Ireland Galway, and Speaking Volumes, Push the Boat Out is delighted to bring Breaking Ground Ireland writers to a Scottish stage. Poets Christie Kandiwa, Neo Gilson, and Lorde Fuhl will be chaired by Speaking Volumes’ Sharmilla Beezmohun in this fascinating event showcasing some of Ireland’s best contemporary talents.
With thanks for Speaking Volumes funder, Arts Council England
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