The Poorest of The Poor – Seosamh Ó Cuinneagáin’s Personal Journey Administering to the Street Children of India. Former Ardscoil Rís teacher in Limerick and Mary Immaculate College lecturer Dr Seosamh Ó Cuinneagáin will launch his latest book The Poorest of the Poor, Thursday 15th Sept 7.30pm in Ardscoil Rís, on the North Circular Road. The book, published by Limerick Writers’ Centre, will be launched by accomplished Limerick artist Jim O’Farrell. The Poorest of the Poor is a vivid account of the author’s experiences while serving as a volunteer in the slums of Kolkata in India and administering to the needs of the poor....
Come and Play or Come and Listen at Limerick’s Acoustic Club
The Acoustic Club @ Record Room, The Commercial Bar, 47 Catherine Street, Limerick TUES 18th Oct 2022 8.30pm Open-Mic For Songwriters Come and Play…Come and Listen! Book an open-mic spot Tel 087 2996409 or email limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com The Acoustic Club, Limerick, is a monthly live music venue presenting local, independent and community musicians, plus nationally touring performers. ———————————————————————- All aspiring songwriters, musicians, singers and community musicians are invited to attend and play in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome. The evening features performers doing short sets of two or three songs. If you wish...
Gabriel’s ‘Farewell’ for Revival in Limerick
Described as “the best contemporary, traditional, popular poet in English”, Kerry poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice will read in Limerick this September. Local publishers Revival Press has announced a reading and book launch with Gabriel Fitzmaurice at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Sq., Limerick on Thurs 22nd Sept 7.30pm. The book, A Farewell to Poetry (revised edition), published by Revival Press will be launched by Limerick poet Jo Slade.. Some of Ireland’s most celebrated writers have praised Fitzmaurice’s work, including Seamus Heaney. Also song writing legend Kris Kristofferson has said about his work that these are “real stories told in...
Write on the Edge – An On-Line Creative Writing Course from the Limerick Writers’ Centre
The Limerick Writers Centre is ready to launch our new Creative Writing Course – Write on the Edge – on the 10th of September, running for 6 weeks. If you wish to participate, please book now with Dominic Taylor at Limerick Writers as the numbers on the course will be restricted – to book email: limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com Course Dates: Start Date: 10th Sept 2022 – End Date: 22nd Oct 2022. Zoom meetings take place 10am Saturday mornings. The fee for the 6 weeks is E110.00 payable in advance. We have called the course ‘Write on the Edge’ because that is where...
April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2023
Limerick Writers’ Centre has been running April is Poetry Month in Limerick since 2013. We have been turned down for funding by Limerick City and County Council for our 2023 festival . Help us keep this valuable cultural asset by making a donation. Our target amount is E2,500
Poet Tim Still Inspired by Limerick and its People
Limerick born poet Tim Cunningham turns 80 on June 21st and a special reading has been arranged for his birthday by the Limerick Writers’ Centre, the reading will take place at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square and kick off is 7.30pm. Reading alongside Tim will be long-time friend and poet John Liddy and US poet Thomas Lynch. Tim Cunningham was born in Limerick and educated at C.B.S., Limerick, and Birkbeck College, London. He has worked, mainly in education, in Dublin, Trowbridge, London, Delaware and Essex. Recently returned to Ireland, he now lives in Westport, County Mayo. Revival...
Des Geraghty – Daring to Dream of an Ireland of Equals
Veteran trade union leader and social activist Des Geraghty will be in Limerick on Wednesday 13th July to read from his latest book We Dare to Dream of an Island of Equals. The reading, hosted by the Limerick Writers’ Centre, will take place at Bakehouse22, Nicholas Street, Limerick at 7.30pm. Special guest speaker on the night will be former Labour TD Jan O’Sullivan who served as Minister for Education and Skills from 2014 to 2016 plus music by Mick Lacey and friends. All are welcome to attend. Des Geraghty has worked as a full-time trade union official since 1969, was...
The 2022 Fingal Poetry Festival competitions are now open!
The 2022 Fingal Poetry Festival competitions are now open! ——— We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s competitions will be judged by esteemed poets and writers, Louis de Paor (An Fiach Dubh – Irish language) and Iggy McGovern (The Fingal Poetry Prize – English language). ——— The winner of each competition will receive €500 with awards of €300 and €200 for 2nd and 3rd place — these prizes were kindly sponsored by Progressive Credit Union (An Fiach Dubh) and DHL (Fingal Poetry Prize). ——— Submissions close on June 30th, and we hope to invite the six winning entries to an...
A Reading with Emily Cullen, Michael Durack and Eoin Devereux
The Poetry Circle, an occasional reading series run by the Limerick writers’ Centre, are delighted to be taking part in this years programme of events for April is Poetry Month in Limerick. Tonight we introduce 3 poets each with a distinctive voice and style of presentation – Michael Durack, Emily Cullen and Eoin Devereux. Sexton’s Bar, Henry St., Limerick 7.00pm Michael Durack was born on a farm near Birdhill, Co. Tipperary. His work has been published in journals such as The Blue Nib, Skylight 47, The Cafe Review, The Stony Thursday Book and Poetry Ireland Review as well as airing...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Announce the Winner of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2022.
The winners, and commended poems, of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2022 were announced last night by judge Adam Wyeth at the Desmond O’Grady memorial reading in the People’s Museum of Limerick. First prize: Kendrick Loo for his poem ‘laundry’ Kendrick Loo is a poet and reviewer based in Singapore. His writing has appeared in fourteen poems, EcoTheo, and Sundog Lit. He read English and Management at the University of St Andrews, and from 2019 to 2021 commissioned and edited literary reviews for Singapore Unbound. He currently works in academic publishing. Second Prize: Rosemary Geary for her poem ‘’For Your...