Clare Three-Legged Stool was founded in 2003 to celebrate the poetic work of men and women from North, South, and East - the three "halves" of Clare. There are at present some 16 members in the group which, to date, has produced two anthologies, a broadsheet, and Hidden Burren, a photographic essay on North Clare by Ilsa Thielen accompanied by verse. Two other calendars, one on East and one on West Clare, are planned following the same poetry-craft mix.
Following the success of last Winter's monthly "Open Mic" sessions, Clare Three-Legged Stool Poets are delighted to confirm a new season of readings for Winter 2009-2010 in Glór on the third Saturday of every month starting October 2009 and running on until April 2010.
Haiku Competition
Clare Three-Legged Stool Poets are launching a haiku competition which is open to all who are currently living in County Clare. E-mail your entries (in text format) to by 31st January 2010.
Winter 2009-2010 Readings
The season's readings take place in the Atrium in Glór, Ennis on the following dates:
- Saturday 17th October 2009 - guest poet Knute Skinner Read more >>>
- Saturday 21st November 2009 - cancelled due to flooding
- Saturday 19th December 2009 - guest poet Michael Connaughton
- Saturday 16th January 2010 - guest poets Teri Murray and Pauline Fayne Read more >>>
- Saturday 20th February 2010 - guest poet Fred Johnston
- Saturday 20th March 2010 - guest poet TBA
- Saturday 17th April 2010 - guest poet TBA
You can read about last season's Winter 2008-2009 readings here.