Festival in a Van takes a new collaboration with Poetry Ireland on the road this August, gathering together 7 of Ireland's most lauded poets and 10 of the country's best traditional Irish musicians for a tour to 7 counties over 16 days.
Organisers are hoping to bring joy to people in care and nursing homes, and community groups across Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon and Longford.
Our reporter Jodie Curran spoke with Elizabeth Mohen who is the Director of Festival in a Van.
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She began by asking her how this initiative first came about.
