The Lost Children

Paula Meehan
Grafton Street

Acclaimed poet Paula Meehan recites a poem sequence centred around the 'Lost Children of the inner city' - highlighting the unfair treatment of children throughout Dublin history. Paula was recently named Ireland's Professor of Poetry, and her poetry is well known for depicting minority voices in the city.

The hole there in the floor - Kalle Ryan Jewel - Peadar O'Donoghue
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More about Paula Meehan

Paula Meehan is Ireland's current Professor of Poetry, and has built a strong career writing poetry filled with wit and beauty. Her work plays close attention to the small moments and details of city life that often go in-noticed. Her poetry captures the city in all it's contradictions - funny, celebratory, poignant, tender, impoverished, gentle, kind, and should be read by every Dubliner.