A Festive Evening of Poetry. Celebrate the magic of Christmas with The First Wednesday Series at The Whitehouse Bar, Limerick Wednesday 6th December 7.30pm. As we approach this Christmas season, we are delighted to invite the community to a heart-warming poetry reading with festive cheer. This delightful event promises to be a perfect blend of literary elegance and Christmas spirit. Embrace the Christmas Spirit through Poetry Our special guest reader this month is Jared Nadin. Jared is a musician, actor, and poet based in Limerick city. He is a co-founder of Stanzas, a Limerick literary collective established in 2014. More...
Live Autumn 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 Fri 22nd Sept 2023, at 7:30pm. The Poetry Circle, in collaboration with the Limerick Writers’ Centre, proudly presents an evening of poetic expressions, featuring renowned poets Eugene Platt, Michael Farry and Amy Barry. 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 great acclaim. Eugene Platt was born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1939. After serving in the...
Book Launch: The Man Who Became Poems by Edward O’Dwyer
Poet and author Edward O’ Dwyer is set to launch his highly anticipated second book of stories, “The Man Who Became Poems,” on Monday, 25th September at 7:30 PM. The book is published by the Limerick Writers’ Centre and the launch will take place at the elegant Strand Hotel on the Ennis Road, Limerick within the enchanting setting of the Harris Suite. It will be officially launched by acclaimed writer Tanya Farrelly, who was the recipient of the Kate O’Brien Award a few years ago. Edward O’ Dwyer’s “The Man Who Became Poems” beckons readers into a realm where reality...
Songwriter Open-Mic Plus Special Guest Tom Portman – Multi-Instrumentalist Extraordinary!
The Acoustic Club @ Record Room, The Commercial Bar, 47 Catherine Street, Limerick TUES 19th Sept 2023 8.30 pm Songwriter Open-Mic Plus Special Guest Tom Portman – Multi-Instrumentalist Extraordinary! Join us at the prestigious Record Room, nestled in The Commercial Bar, on Catherine Street in Limerick for this epic Open Mic event PLUS a special guest appearance from the multi-talented Tom Portman! Tom is an Irish songwriter, musician, recording artist and composer based in Galway. He’s known for his diverse sounds on guitar, Dobro®, lap steel and other strings. His latest album “Daughter of the Willow Tree”, released on Dutch...
Capturing Life’s Verse: A Poetry Workshop Inspired by ‘Where I’m From’
Join us for a Poetry Workshop presented by Revival Press and Limerick Writers’ Centre, centered around Sheila Fitzpatrick O’Donnell’s acclaimed poetry collection, “Where I’m From.” Date: Saturday, September 9th, 2023 Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square, Limerick Uncover the art of poetic expression as Sheila delves into the creative process behind her bestselling book. Drawing inspiration from childhood memories and the intricate tapestry of daily life, she will guide participants in utilizing these personal experiences as the foundation for their own creative endeavors. This nurturing and empathetic environment will empower you...
Book Launch: ‘News from Inside’ by Greg Carey
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...