Discovery New Poetry for 2026

Discovery NEW POETRY FOR 2026

For Leaving Certificate Higher & Ordinary Level With Notes and Guidelines

The Educational Company of Ireland Please contact your Local Edco Representative for further information and to request a sample copy Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edcopublications.ie

Discovery NEW POETRY FOR 2026

Kevin McDermott Ellen O’Reilly Simon Coury

Get top marks in Leaving Certificate Poetry with the newest addition to our best-selling Discovery series.

Discovery – New Poetry for 2026, written by our highly successful author team, includes a poetry anthology, a student portfolio and exam guide & FREE audio app.

POETRY ANTHOLOGY Includes all poems for Ordinary and Higher Level examinations, perfect for mixed-ability groups Student-friendly layout with colourful photographs and visually attractive design Relevant biographical details are provided for each poet, plus a timeline of the lives of all Higher Level poets with emphasis on social and cultural context Each poem is accompanied by: - Detailed guidelines and commentaries - Comprehensive questions that explore themes and technique - Useful glossaries that contain important poetic terms A snapshot of each Higher Level poet’s work and sample examination-style essay to aid revision Exam preparation questions and student-friendly revision chart for each Higher Level poet

A list of examination-style questions for each prescribed poem at Ordinary Level with a snapshot of the poem Students will also find the glossary of poetic terms a valuable resource in reading and responding to poetry Colour-coded sections for easy reference Personal response is encouraged throughout, as recommended by the syllabus committee of the Department of Education and Skills

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Please contact your Local Edco Representative for further information and to request a sample copy Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edcopublications.ie

For Leaving Certificate Higher & Ordinary Level With Notes and Guidelines FREE Audio App allows students to listen to a selection of Audio poems.

The app can be downloaded to any device at www.edcoaudioapp.ie.

FREE STUDENT PORTFOLIO AND EXAM GUIDE Discovery – New Poetry for 2026 comes with a FREE Student Portfolio that is a useful aid in preparing for the Leaving Certificate English examination. It contains: Key words charts Revision of themes and imagery Additional exam-style questions with prompts Advice on preparing for the examination and guidelines for answering exam questions Guidelines for students on approaching the Unseen Poetry section of the course, with sample poems and questions Digital Resources Teachers can access the Discovery – New Poetry for 2026 interactive e-book at www.edcolearning.ie, as well as the audio tracks in digital format

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