Jim Crickard

Jim Crickard is a poet based in Cork, his work explores culture, sexuality and identity and likes to explore important social topics with a sense of humour. He has won the Cúirt Spoken Word Slam and has placed 2nd in the All Ireland Poetry Slam Finals (2019). He has been invited to perform at a number of great venues including The Abbey Theatre, Glór Ennis, Poetry Ireland/ Dublin Fringe, Electric Picnic, First Fortnight, and has read his work live on RTÉ Arena. His chapbook: ‘Southern Syllables,’ co-authored with Molly Twomey, was published in 2020 by Ó Bhéal. A lover of languages, he has recently begun writing poetry fused with French and Irish.

Jim Crickard’s attendance at West Cork Literary Festival is supported by the Irish Writers Centre