Máighréad Medbh facts for kids

Máighréad Medbh (born 1959) is an Irish writer and poet. She is known for her poetry and for performing her work live.

Who is Máighréad Medbh?

Máighréad Medbh is a talented writer from Ireland. She writes many kinds of books, especially poetry. She also loves to perform her poems for an audience.

Early Life and Home

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

A Poet Who Performs

Máighréad Medbh is famous for being a "performative poet." This means she often performs her poems live. She started focusing on live performances in the 1990s. She was one of the first to bring back performance poetry in Ireland. This was part of a "renascence," which means a new growth or rebirth of something.

Her Books and Awards

Máighréad Medbh has written many books. She has published eight collections of poetry. She also wrote a book that mixes different types of writing. She has written three e-novels, which are books you read on a screen.

She has won 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 special poem story, Parvit of Agelast, was also recognized. It was a finalist for the Pigott Poetry Prize in 2017.

Máighréad Medbh has also received support from the Irish Arts Council. This support is called a "bursary." It helps artists with their work. She has also spent time as a writer in different schools.

Working with Other Writers

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