Subj : Bard of Armagh Festival of Humorous Verse - Late November
To   : All
From : Mike Dippel
Date : Sun Nov 16 2025 20:29:46

The town of Armagh, Northern Ireland, located southwest of Belfast, is featured in a 
famous ballad called "The Bard of Armagh." 

That poem's title inspired the name of the Bard of Armagh Festival of Humorous Verse, 
an annual three-day event that has taken place since 1993. Poets appear before 
audiences to recite their works and compete for best poem.

The festival debuted as part of the November Keady Fair before becoming an event in its 
own right. To determine the official entries, a selection process was established that 
ensures each poem does not exceed a length of 200 words and features humorous verse 
suitable for a family audience.

The first two days are devoted to competition heats, which are held at several venues. 
The third day is devoted to finals, which usually take place at the Armagh City Hotel.

Full story:
https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Bard+of+Armagh+Festival+of+Humorous+
Verse
 
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