Fix the date in your diary for the next ‘Angela’s rambling House’, Fri 11th October 7.30pm at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Square! Join us for the spirited sounds of traditional Irish music, heartfelt songs, captivating stories, and the rhythmic tapping of dancing feet. This new night time cultural experience promises to become a cherished fixture in Limerick’s vibrant arts scene. Casting a knowing nod to Frank McCourt and Angela’s Ashes, the ‘rain of Limerick’ will once again got referenced on the night. Hosted again by the charismatic Bean an Tí (woman of the house) Sheila Fitzpatrick O’Donnell, we...
Slipstreaming with poets John Liddy and Jim Burke
Revival Press present a unique reading and interaction with the two poets who founded the Stony Thursday Book nearly 50 years ago in Limerick, Jim Burke and John Liddy reunite to give a reading from their recent joint collection ‘Slipstreaming – In the West of Ireland’ at the Whitehouse Bar, O’Connell Street, Limerick on Wed 9th Oct 7.30pm. After the reading the two lifelong friends will discuss the origins of The Stony Thursday Book with the audience. Don’t miss what promises to be a night of poetic reminiscence and chat!
LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE ANNOUNCES WINNER OF 2024 GERALD GRIFFIN FIRST ADULT FICTION COMPETITION
The Limerick Writers’ Centre is proud to announce that Cork based Freyja Hellebust has been named the winner of the 2024 Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction with her manuscript novel submission “Head First, From a Height.” The official announcement took place on Friday, September 20th at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Square, where the author was recognised for her outstanding submission to Ireland’s newest literary prize. “We are thrilled to recognise Freyja Hellebust’s exceptional talent,” said Dominic Taylor, Director of the Limerick Writers’ Centre. “Her manuscript stood out in a field of impressive entries, showcasing the...
Limerick Writers’ Centre Announces Winner of Inaugural Gerald Griffin Competition
The Limerick Writers’ Centre cordially invites members of the media to attend the award ceremony for the 2024 Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction. This inaugural competition celebrates emerging talent in Irish fiction writing and honours the legacy of Limerick-born novelist and poet Gerald Griffin. Date: Friday, September 20th, 2024 Time: 6.00pm Venue: The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Square, Limerick Event Highlights: – Official announcement of the competition winner and presentation of the award. – Remarks from Dominic Taylor, Director of the Limerick Writers’ Centre – Insights from judges Ciaran O’Driscoll and Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin We invite...
Angela’s Rambling House @ The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq., Thurs 19th Sept 7.30pm
‘Angela’s Rambling House’ to Reign in Night Time Audiences. The Rambling House concept has been described as one of the best night’s entertainment and craic that can be experienced. Now, as part of Limerick Night Time Economy Project, the Limerick Writer’s Centre and The People’s Museum of Limerick bring you ‘Angela’s Rambling House’ to take place in the Coach House of The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Square on Thursday 19th Sept starting at 7.30pm, with more shows promised for Oct. And it’s free entry for the public! As the name suggests ‘Angela’s Rambling House’ casts a knowing nod to...
The Munster Poetry Slam Returns to Limerick
‘First Wednesday Series’ Announces Return of the Munster Poetry Slam to Limerick. The Limerick Writers’ Centre, in collaboration with Lime Square Poets, is thrilled to announce the return of the Munster Poetry Slam to Limerick. This exciting event will take place on Wednesday, September 4th, at 7:30 PM in the White House Bar, Limerick, as part of their much praised ‘First Wednesday Series’. The Munster Poetry Slam invites poets of all backgrounds, and locations, to showcase their original work in a competitive yet supportive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to perform their poetry before a live audience and a panel...
Book Launch: ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ by Lauren McNamara Thurs 29th Aug 6pm
Revival Press Announces Launch of ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ the Debut Poetry Collection of Spoken Word Poet Lauran McNamara LIMERICK, IRELAND – Revival Press is thrilled to announce, fresh off her performance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, the launch of spoken word poet Lauren McNamara’s ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ — her debut collection of poems. The launch event will take place: Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 6:00 PM The Belltable, 69 O’Connell St., Limerick. Prof Eugene O’Brien of the English Literature and Language department at Mary Immaculate College will launch the book. Prof O’Brien has described the collection as a “witty and...
First Wednesday Series present Bernadette Gallagher Wed 7th Aug 2024 7.30pm
Join us on Wednesday 7th August at The Whitehouse Bar, 52 O’Connell Street, Limerick at 7.30pm for our First Wednesday Series poetry reading and open-mic. Our special guest reader is Bernadette Gallagher whose debut collection The Risen Tree was published by Limerick’s Revival Press earlier this year! Bernadette Gallagher was born by the sea in Donegal and lives inland on a hill in County Cork with a view to the Cork and Kerry mountains, working the land beside a small forest that she and her husband planted in the mid-1980s. Her poems have been published in various journals and anthologies....
First Wednesday Series – Special Guest Tommy Collins Wed 3rd July 7.30pm
Join us on Wednesday 3rd July at The Whitehouse Bar, 52 O’Connell Street, Limerick at 7.30pm for our First Wednesday Series poetry reading and open-mic. Our special guest reader is Tommy Collins. Thomas Collins (Tomás Ó Coileáin) is a writer, teacher, poetry editor, father, and semi-retired goalkeeper from Limerick City. His debut collection in English, “Inside Out”, was published by Revival Press in 2020. Poems in Irish and English have appeared in Comhar, Irisleabhar Mhá Nuad, The Stony Thursday Book, Revival Poetry Journal, The Ogham Stone, Scothsmaointe Gan Smál, and chapbooks from the Stanzas creative writing collective.”Ar An Leoithne /...
