Aspects 2026: Blue Moon, Fierce Sun Poetry Reading

Blue Moon, Fierce Sun A poetry reading with Moyra Donaldson, Deirdre Cartmill and Stephanie ConnThree acclaimed poets from the Ards Peninsula come together for an evening of thought-provoking and beautifully crafted poetry exploring
memory, identity, landscape and hope.Moyra Donaldson reads from her latest collection The Thirteenth Moon, a meditation on change, ageing, personal loss and the fragility of the world around us. Her work reflects how creativity helps us make sense of uncertain times.Deirdre Cartmill introduces poems from Under the Blue Seraphim, an intimate collection exploring grief, spirituality and the search for transcendence.
With warmth and quiet insight, her work asks profound questions about faith, love, and what it means to live with grace.Stephanie Conn shares poems from off-kilter and Island, weaving together themes of environmental change, family history and place. Her poetry captures both vulnerability and resilience, finding moments of beauty and renewal amid lifes challenges.