On January 23rd, 5th year English students welcomed Swinford-born poet, Martin Dyar to the school to deliver workshops on poetry, creativity and literary criticism, focusing on approaching the challenge of Leaving Certificate Poetry.
Martin’s poem ‘Death and the Post Office’ is on the prescribed Leaving Cert syllabus for 2020 and the students enjoyed a deep-dive into the poem’s language, context and themes, as well as gaining insight into Martin’s own creative process.
5th Year students pictured with Martin and their English teachers, Mr Whyte and Ms Conlon.
Well done to English department for arranging this fantastic opportunity for our students!
