Cork Ó Bhéal Six poets from The Whitehouse in Limerick read as part of a Munster poetry exchange between the Whitehouse and Ó Bhéal. There will also be an open mic. Hayloft, upstairs at The Long Valley, Winthrop St Mon 9pm Adm free obheal.ie/ blog 085-7126299
Dublin Kerry Hardie, Joan McBreen Poetry Ireland presents this reading. Unitarian Church, 112 St Stephen's Green West Tues 6.30pm
Chapters and Verse Lunchtime Reading Seamus Cashman and Pauline Fayne. Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St Wed 1.15pm
John F Deane Deane reads from his latest collection, A Little Book of Hours. Blanchardstown Library, Civic Centre, Blanchardstown Thurs 7pm Adm free 01-8905563 fingalcoco.ie/Library
Dennis O'Driscoll and Knut Ødegård A reading to mark the exhibition of Edvard Munch prints at the gallery. National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West Thurs 6.30pm poetryireland.ie
The Bee-Loud Glade A showcase performance of eight poems by contemporary poets set to specially composed music and soundscapes by Roger Gregg of Crazy Dog Audio Theatre Company. The half-hour programme is hosted by Pat Boran. It's not on until next Friday (Nov 27th) but it's by invitation only so now's your chance to RSVP and secure your seat. Odessa Club, 13-14 Dame Court Fri Nov 27 8pm Adm free 087-2320910.
Limerick White House Poets With guest poet James Harpur, plus an open mic. The White House, 52 O'Connell St Wed 9pm 087-2996409
Women's Voices…Women's Stories An afternoon of song, story, and poetry for adults, featuring singer Noirin Ní Riain, poet Eileen Sheehan and Cora Fenton of Call Back Theatre. Glenstal Church, Glenstal Abbey Sun 3.30pm €5 061-€6€8
Meath Frank Reidy The journalist will reads from his new book, Ó Chósta go Cósta, which follows his travels in Africa. Ráth Cairn Community Hall Fri 9pm Adm free
