Máighréad Medbh facts for kids

Máighréad Medbh (born 1959) is an Irish writer and poet. She is known for performing her poems live. She has written many books and won several awards for her work.

Her Life and Work

Máighréad Medbh was born in 1959. Her birthplace was Newcastle West in County Limerick, Ireland. Today, she lives in the city of Dublin.

A Performer and Poet

Since the 1990s, Máighréad Medbh has focused on live performances. She is known as a performative poet. This means she often reads her poems aloud to an audience. She was one of the first to bring live poetry back to life in Ireland. This time was called the "Irish performance renascence."

Her Published Books

Máighréad Medbh has written many books. She has published eight collections of poetry. A poetry collection is a book filled with many different poems. She also wrote a book that mixes different types of writing. In addition, she has written three e-novels. These are like regular novels, but they are read on electronic devices.

Awards and Recognition

Máighréad Medbh has received several awards for her writing. In 2016, she won the Single Poem Prize. This was at the Listowel Writers’ Week for her poem 'Easter 2016'. Her fantasy poem book, Parvit of Agelast, was also recognized. It was a finalist for the Pigott Poetry Prize in 2017.

She has also received support for her work. The Irish Arts Council gave her a bursary. A bursary is like a grant or scholarship. It helps artists continue their creative projects. Máighréad Medbh has also worked in schools. She has had several "school residencies." This means she spent time at schools, sharing her love for writing.

Working with Others

Máighréad Medbh has also worked with other writers. She teamed up with Deirdre Brennan and Nuala Ní Chonchúir. Together, they created a book of poems called Divas!. This book was published in 2003.