Power to the poets: Patrick Bergin and poetry on screen

When it came to supporting an initiative to encourage the creation of poetry inspired by Powerscourt Gardens, Patrick Bergin was on board from the start

Patrick Bergin pictured at the launch of the Powerscourt Estate “Poetry in Bloom” nature poetry initiative.

Nature and the arts have helped sustain Patrick Bergin throughout his life, so when it came to supporting an initiative to encourage the creation of poetry in the surroundings of one of the country’s most beautiful estates, he was on board from the start.

In conjunction with the Fighting Words creative writing organisation, the actor has helped develop Poetry in Bloom, which is calling on people to write a poem, lyrics or create a spoken-word piece inspired by nature at Powerscourt Gardens, Co Wicklow. Bergin will select a number of submissions to be made into a short poetry-film.