Revival Press, the poetry imprint of the Limerick Writers’ Centre, are delighted to announce the upcoming release of ‘News from Inside’, a debut collection of poems by poet and philosopher Greg Carey. The collection will be launched by acclaimed poet Ron Carey, the brother of Greg. The launch takes place at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Sq., Limerick Fri 15th Sept. 2023 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend. About the collection Greg says “Growing up in a time preceding the widespread use of the internet and mobile phones, a standard greeting you might hear on the street was “what’s the news?”. My...
The Acoustic Club Tues 22nd Aug 2023
The Acoustic Club @ Record Room, The Commercial Bar, 46/47 Catherine Street, Limerick TUES 22nd Aug 2023. As we head towards the end of summer (did we have one?) The Acoustic Club, renowned for its songwriter open-mic sessions brings you another evening of exceptional emerging talent . If you have a burning desire to share your musical creations, this event warmly invites you to take the stage. Each performer will have the opportunity to showcase their talent through short sets comprising two or three songs. Contact Dominic Taylor, the organiser of The Acoustic Club, Limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com to book an open-mic spot....
Poetry Reconvenes at White House Bar: September’s Poetry Gathering
Following the triumphant debut of the ‘First Wednesday Series’ in August at the White House Bar, 52 O’Connell Street, Limerick, we’re thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited sequel. On Wednesday, September 6th, at 7:30 pm, the second chapter of this captivating series unfolds, graced by the presence of the much admired, Greg Delanty, a top poet hailing from Cork, Ireland. Our distinguished guest, Greg Delanty, a poet of international acclaim, boasts an illustrious career spanning two nations. Born in the heart of Cork City, he maintains dual citizenship in Ireland and the United States since 1986. His poetic journey has...
Book Launch: ‘Branching Out’ An Anthology of Poetry and Story
The Limerick Writers’ Centre is excited to announce the launch of “Branching Out,” a captivating anthology showcasing the creative compositions of participants who recently engaged in our course of the same name. This exceptional collection emerged from the course held not long ago and will be officially launched at the People’s Museum of Limerick, located in Pery Square, Limerick, on Tuesday September 12th at 7:30 pm. In attendance at the launch will be editors Fiona Clarke Echlin and Jessica Browne. Proudly sponsored by The Mid-West Regional Drug and Alcohol Forum, the course and resulting anthology serve as an artistic response to...
Poetry Rekindled: A Gathering at the Whitehouse Bar this August
Poetry Rekindled: A Gathering at the Whitehouse Bar this August Embrace the magic of poetry as it makes its triumphant return to the Whitehouse Bar on Wednesday, August 2nd, at 7.30 pm, marking the arrival of the ‘First Wednesday Series’ – a new regular poetry reading event to look forward to. This captivating series, skillfully organized by the Limerick Writers’ Centre and Lime Street Poets, promises a delightful evening featuring a distinguished guest poet each month, accompanied by an open-mic session, inviting anyone from the audience to share their own poetic musings. The Whitehouse Bar has always held a unique...
Announcing FOUNDATION SONG: A Captivating New Poetry Collection from Eamon Carr
Revival Press, the poetry imprint of the Limerick Writers’ Centre, are delighted to announce the upcoming release of a new poetry book from writer Eamon Carr. The launch will take place at Ruby’s Cocktail Bar, Ciss Maddens, 40 Drury St., Dublin, DO2 E128 on Thurs 20th July 6.00pm. In this collection, titled FOUNDATION SONG, Carr delves into the profound themes of displacement, loss, and isolation, all while discovering a glimmer of hope that resonates on both universal and personal levels. His deft recasting of Ovid and Basho, Irish mythology and the oral tradition, prompts Dr. Martina Devlin to observe, ‘His work contains the unexpected,...
“Jack Keeshan: A Roscrea Native’s Musical Journey of Connection and Positivity”
The Acoustic Club @ Record Room, The Commercial Bar, 47 Catherine Street, Limerick TUES 18th July 2023 8.30pm Songwriter Open-Mic Plus Special Guest songwriter Jack Keeshan Prepare for another captivating summer evening as The Acoustic Club, renowned for its songwriter open-mic sessions, gears up to present a remarkable event on July 18th at the prestigious Record Room, nestled within The Commercial Bar on Catherine Street in Limerick. This special occasion will feature a truly exceptional emerging talent, Jack Keeshan, Jack Keeshan, is a proud native of Roscrea who stands out as more than just another young musician with a guitar...
Live Summer Poetry Event: The Poetry Circle Presents Three Poets Reading Their Poetry + Open-Mic
The People’s Museum of Limerick is set to come alive with the enchanting power of poetry on Thursday, July 27th, 2023, at 7:30pm. The Poetry Circle, in collaboration with the Limerick Writers’ Centre, proudly presents an evening of poetic expressions, featuring renowned poets Richard W. Halperin, Sheila Fitzpatrick O’Donnell, and Breda Spaight. The event will take place at the welcoming People’s Museum of Limerick, located at 2 Pery Sq., Limerick. The highlight of the evening will be captivating readings by the three distinguished poets, whose unique voices have garnered international acclaim. Richard W. Halperin, an Irish American poet, has gained...
Launch of ‘Our House, Delirious’ New Prose and Poetry Book by Cahir Writer, Margaret Galvin published by Revival Press, Limerick.
Launch of ‘Our House, Delirious’ New Prose and Poetry Book by Cahir Writer, Margaret Galvin published by Revival Press, Limerick. Join a Celebratory Evening of Story Telling and Music Cahir House Hotel, Wed 28 June 2023, 7.30pm Cahir writer, Margaret Galvin’s sixth collection, Our House, Delirious, published by Revival Press, Limerick will be launched at Cahir House Hotel on Wednesday 28 June at 7.30pm. The evening will feature short extracts, read aloud by Margaret Galvin and other guests, interspersed with musical entertainment. All are welcome. Margaret Galvin’s previous poetry collection, The Finer Points, published in 2019 by Cahir Historical Society certainly...
Finnish Born Songwriter is Special Guest at June Acoustic Club
The Acoustic Club @ Record Room, The Commercial Bar, 47 Catherine Street, Limerick TUES 20th June 2023 8.30pm Songwriter Open-Mic Plus Special Guest songwriter Jenny Räisänen,. Prepare for a captivating summer evening as The Acoustic Club, renowned for its songwriter open-mic sessions, gears up to present a remarkable event on June 20th at the prestigious Record Room, nestled within The Commercial Bar on Catherine Street in Limerick. This special occasion will feature a truly exceptional guest artist, Jenny Räisänen, who has her roots in Finland but has found her artistic haven in Limerick, Ireland. Jenny’s musical journey has been profoundly influenced...
POET JOHN LIDDY FORGES UNIQUE COLLABORATION WITH VIETNAMESE POET TRAN NHUAN MINH
Irish poet John Liddy, known for his works in Limerick and Madrid, embarked on a unique collaboration during his visit earlier this year to Halong, Vietnam. It was a historic occasion for the Irish poet and made even more special when John, as far as he is aware, became the first Irish poet to have his work translated and published in a Vietnamese journal. The meeting between John Liddy and Tran Nhuan Minh was made possible by Mark Ullyses, the editor of Live Encounters magazine. Mark connected John with Nguyen Thuy Hoa, the Director of The Voice of Vietnam, the country’s national radio station...
The Road That Rises – A Reading at City Library
TUESDAY 23rd May 1.00pm to 2.00pm at Limerick City Library, Barrow House, Michael St., Limerick a reading will take place from the book ”The Road that Rises.” Readers Dermot Hayes, ghost writer Breda Shannon and Dominic Taylor. Dermot Hayes is a a community activist and is actively involved in the areas of inequality, racism, and in supporting the right to a standard of living where one can have a say. This has led Dermot into trade unionism, disability activism, campaigns around Travellers, and the environment. The Road that Rises’ is a memoir from Dermot Hayes, formerly of Kells, Corofin and...