Philip Lynch (often referred to as Phil Lynch) is a contemporary Irish poet, writer, and performer based in Dublin. He is well-known for his active presence in the Irish spoken word scene and has published two primary poetry collections through Salmon Poetry.
Key Poetry Collections
- Moving On (2024): His latest work, described as a “lyrical meditation on family, the passing of time, and the fragile beauty of existence”.
- In a Changing Light (2016): His debut collection, which explores themes ranging from the personal and local to political and global issues.
Literacy Contributions & Achievements
- Awards: He won the 2018 Intercollective Poetry Competition for live performance and was a runner-up in the iYeats Poetry Competition in 2014.
- Spoken Word: He is a co-founder of Lingo, Ireland’s first international spoken word festival.
- Events: Lynch is the coordinator and co-host of Words by the Sea, a monthly open mic night in Dun Laoghaire.
