Paul is an acclaimed reader and performer of his own work.

He has been featured four times on BBC Radio and he has appeared at major arts festivals in Ireland and the UK. In 2018 he was invited to read in the Scottish Poetry Library at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

He has also given public readings of his poetry at numerous venues in Ireland and the UK.

An expert on creativity and learning with 25 years' experience, he has led writing and creative development workshops for a range of organisations in Northern Ireland.

To contact Paul about any engagements please email him at poetrypaul@gmail.com

2023

13 September
Poetry Reading: 4pm
Ciaran Carson Memorial Conference
Queen's University
Belfast, UK

2021

7 October
Poetry Reading: 7pm
The John Hewitt Society on National Poetry Day
Armagh City Library
Armagh, UK

23 August
Poetry Reading: 1pm
Poems in the Garden
The Secret Bookshelf
Carrickfergus, UK

2020

17 December
Poetry Reading: 7pm
Over the Edge
Zoom, Galway, Ireland

9 December
Book Launch Poetry Reading: 7.30pm
‘The Skylark’s Call’
Zoom, Guildford, UK

16 November
Book Launch Reading: 7pm
‘From the Plough to the Stars’
Zoom, Galway, Ireland

26 March
Over the Edge Poetry Reading: 6.30pm
Galway City Library
Galway, Ireland  

18 February
Poetry Reading: 7.30pm
Petty Sessions
Poyntzpass, UK

2019

23 November
Book Launch Poetry Reading: 3pm
Connolly Books
Dublin, Ireland

2 September
Poetry Reading: 7.30 pm
The Keep
Guildford, UK

26 June
Poetry Reading: 7.30pm
Waterstones
Newry, UK

14 May
Poetry Reading: 8pm
Petty Sessions
Poyntzpass, UK

10 April
Haibun Journal Poetry Reading: 7pm
The Teachers' Centre
Dublin, Ireland

2018

16 October
Vallum Poetry Reading: 7pm
Drawn & Quarterly
Montreal, Canada

25 August
Poetry Reading: 2pm
Scottish Poetry Library 
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Edinburgh: UK

24 July
Book Launch Poetry Reading: 6pm
The Church Bistro
Rostrevor: UK

9 June
Coast to Coast to Coast Poetry Reading: 7pm
Belfast Book Festival
Belfast, UK 

7 June
The Squat Pen: 7pm
Belfast Book Festival
Belfast, UK

28 April
Prizewinners Poetry Reading: 2pm
National Army Museum
London, UK

6 April
Magma Poetry Reading: 7pm
Europe House,
London, UK

25 March
Prizewinners Poetry Reading: 6pm
York Literature Festival,
York, UK

2017

19 November
The Squat Pen: 8pm
CS Lewis Festival
Belfast, UK

14 October
Prizewinners Poetry Reading: 2.30pm
Mere Literary Festival,
Mere, UK

22 September
Boyne Berries Poetry Reading: 8pm
Castle Arch Hotel
Trim, Ireland

10 June
The Squat Pen: 7.00pm
Belfast Book Festival
Belfast, UK

19 May
Awards Ceremony: 7.00pm
The Stanley Spencer Poetry Competition
Cookham, UK

2016

20 November
The Squat Pen: 7.30pm
C S Lewis Festival
Belfast, UK

26 August
Poetry Reading: 7.15pm
A Celebration of Seamus Heaney
Bellaghy, UK

17 June
Keynote Address and Opening Poetry Reading: 11.00am
Newry Writers Festival
Newry, UK

16 May
Poetry Reading: 9.00pm
O Bheal
Cork, Ireland

2015

4 December
Poetry Reading: 7.30pm
Love Coffee
Lurgan, UK

5 November
Poetry Reading: 5.30pm
The Linenhall Library
Belfast, UK

24 September
The Squat Pen: 6.30pm
No Alibis Bookshop
Belfast, UK

28 July
The Squat Pen: 9.45pm
John Hewitt Summer School
Armagh, UK

11 June
The Squat Pen: 6.15pm
Belfast Book Festival
Belfast, UK

2 - 30 June
Writer in Residence
Big Telly Theatre Company
Banbridge, UK

22 April
The Squat Pen: 6.30pm
No Alibis Bookshop
Belfast, UK

19 March
Poetry Reading: 7.30pm
Thyme & Co
Ballycastle, UK

25 February
The Squat Pen: 6.30
No Alibis Bookshop
Belfast, UK

28 January
Poetry Reading: 7.30pm
Millenium Court Arts Centre
Portadown, UK

2014

26 November
The Squat Pen: 6.30pm
No Alibis Bookshop
Belfast, UK

11 September
The Squat Pen: 6.30pm
No Alibis Bookshop
Belfast, UK

30 August
Poetry Reading: 2pm
Newcastle Arts Festival
Newcastle, UK

2 July
Poetry Reading: 7pm
John Hewitt Poetry Festival
Belfast, UK

12 June
The Squat Pen: 6.30pm
Crescent Arts Centre
Belfast, UK

11 June
Interview by BBC Radio Ulster: 6.30pm
Live Broadcast from Arts Extra
Belfast, UK

24 April
The Squat Pen: 6.30pm
No Alibis Bookshop
Belfast, UK

26 February
The Squat Pen: 6.30pm
No Alibis Bookshop
Belfast, UK

2013

7 November
The Squat Pen: 6.30
No Alibis Bookshop
Belfast, UK

6 November
FSNI National Poetry Reading: 6.30pm
James Brown and Sons
Belfast, UK

11 September
Tribute Reading for Seamus Heaney: 4pm
Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry
Belfast, UK

21 March
World Poetry Day Reading: 7pm
Waterstones Bookstore
Belfast, UK.

2012

31 October
'The Moving Word' Poetry Reading: 1pm
Belfast Festival at Queen's
Belfast, UK.

09 April
Poetry Reading: 9.30 pm
O Bheal,
Cork, Ireland

2011

02 December
Poetry Proper Reading: 9.30 pm
Crescent Arts Centre,
Belfast, UK

09 September
Poetry Reading for BBC Radio Ulster
Live Broadcast from
The Bronte Centre
Rathfriland, UK

13 May
Poetry Reading: 7pm
Lincoln Book Festival
Lincoln, UK

9 May
Poetry Reading: 4pm
St Ives Literature Festival
St Ives, Cornwall, UK

5 May
Poetry Reading: 7pm
Omagh Public Library
Omagh, UK

2 May
Poetry Reading: midday
Dingle Arts Festival
Dingle, Co Kerry, Ireland.

7 April
Poetry Reading: 7pm
Enniskillen Public Library
Enniskillen, UK

26 March
Poetry Reading: 1pm
Gort Literature Festival
Gort, Galway, Ireland

23 March
Poetry Reading: 7pm
Bangor Public Library
Bangor, UK

21 March
Poetry Reading: 6.45pm
Belfast Central Library
Belfast, UK

2010

7 December
Civic Reception and Poetry Reading: 7.30pm
Banbridge District Council
Banbridge, UK

24 November
Book Launch and Poetry Reading: 7.30pm
Ormeau Baths Gallery
Belfast, UK