REIC (pronounced “wreck”) is a vibrant bilingual spoken word event celebrating poetry, rap, music and storytelling. Hosted by poet and performer Ciara Ní É, REIC creates a welcoming space for performers and audiences to experience contemporary spoken word in both Irish and English.
Since its founding in 2015, REIC has been dedicated to celebrating Ireland’s oral poetry tradition while encouraging new forms of creative expression in the Irish language.
About the Event
This special REIC event brings together a diverse lineup of performers exploring spoken word through poetry, rap, music and storytelling. The evening celebrates multilingual creativity and the dynamic energy of live performance.
REIC provides a platform for established and emerging voices to share their work with audiences in an intimate and engaging setting.
Performers
The evening will feature performances from a lineup of spoken word artists including: Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Cara Park, Pádraig de Cléir, Joe Ó Fátharta, Anna D.
Hosted by Ciara Ní É, the event also includes an open mic, giving attendees the chance to share their own poetry or spoken word pieces.
Event Details
📅 Date: Friday 17th April
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: International Centre for the Image
📍 Address: Coopers Cross, Mayor Street Upper, North Wall, Dublin 1
🎟 Tickets: €15 (booking via Eventbrite)
Why Attend
REIC is one of Dublin’s most exciting spoken word nights, bringing together poetry, music and storytelling in a lively bilingual setting. Whether you are a spoken word enthusiast, a poetry lover or simply curious about contemporary Irish-language performance, this event offers a unique cultural experience.
Arrive early to secure your spot and enjoy an evening of creativity, language and live performance.
