Profile

Tess McKevitt

Tess McKevitt is a multi-published and performance poet whose work has been described as evocative, with poems that bridge the intimate and the cinematic. Her debut collection, A Note In Passing, introduced readers to a poetic voice attuned to the subtle rhythms of human experience, nature, love, loss and lust, and she is currently in the process of editing and publishing two follow-up collections; Lake Notes and Note to Self—to complete a resonant trilogy exploring memory, identity, and emotional landscapes.

Raimonda

Raimonda, born and raised in Lithuania moved to Ireland inn2010 to pursue her music education and career further. Now together with her daughter and husband she rooted in Mullingar. 

Raimonda is an accomplished jazz singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and expressive storytelling. She performs regularly with the Dublin Gospel Choir and collaborates with some of Ireland’s leading jazz and folk  musicians. A familiar face on Lithuanian television, Raimonda combines her rich cultural background with a deep passion for music, captivating audiences across borders.

For Instagram tag Singer_raimonda 

FB ‘ Raimonda Music’ or Raimonda Masiulytė-Ramchurn 
www.Raimondamusic.com

At the Festival

  • Date: July 6th, 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Venue: Caffreys Bar, Mount Street

Join us for a powerful and atmospheric evening of live poetry and music as acclaimed poet Tess McKevitt and jazz singer-songwriter Raimonda come together for a unique performance blending lyrical word and soulful sound.

Tess McKevitt, a widely published performance poet, will share pieces from her evocative debut collection A Note In Passing alongside previews from her forthcoming works Lake Notes and Note to Self. Her poetry, known for its cinematic intimacy and emotional resonance, explores the intersections of memory, identity, nature, love, and loss.

Raimonda, a Mullingar-based Lithuanian singer with a background in jazz and gospel, brings her expressive voice and musical storytelling to the stage. A regular performer with the Dublin Gospel Choir and a familiar face in Ireland’s jazz and folk scenes, Raimonda weaves her rich cultural heritage into every note.

Together, Tess and Raimonda promise an evening of moving collaboration—where poetry and music meet to stir the heart and captivate the soul. Don’t miss this special event in the heart of Mullingar’s cultural calendar.

Admission is free. Early arrival is recommended to avoid disappointment.