In 2023, the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement was marked by a wave of cultural events, including poetry readings and publications that reflected on the legacy of the peace accord. Contemporary Irish poets, both northern and southern, engaged with themes of reconciliation, memory, and the ongoing challenges of a divided society. The anniversary provided an opportunity to assess the agreement's impact on Irish poetry and to imagine future possibilities.

The 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement inspired a new generation of Irish poets to engage with the themes of peace and reconciliation. Writers like Michael Longley and Leontia Flynn produced works that reflected on the successes and failures of the peace process. The anniversary highlighted the enduring power of poetry to explore complex political and emotional landscapes, reinforcing its role in shaping public understanding of the conflict.