'The arts can reassure us and be a salve for people' 

Poetry Ireland's new director Niamh O’Donnell on the role of poetry and other arts disciplines during a time of crisis

Niamh O'Donnell has over 25 years experience in the arts sector and has recently been appointed director of Poetry Ireland. 

Describing  herself as a cultural omnivore, Niamh O’Donnell, the new director of Poetry Ireland, is joining the organisation at a time of ambitious development.

Situated at No 11 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 for the past four years, Poetry Ireland is becoming the Poetry Ireland Centre with the Georgian townhouse undergoing refurbishment and expansion with its partner, the Irish Heritage Trust.