Yes, it’s coming to that time of year again and we’re busy preparing for April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2020, which is organised by the Limerick Writers’ Centre and Quay Books, here in Limerick. We are big lovers of poetry in Limerick so as part of April is Poetry Month we would like to give as many people as possible the opportunity to take part, no matter where you live in the world. This year we are returning to our Poetry Trail instead of a Poetry Wall. As part of the celebrations we are looking for you to send...
Jan 9th 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The Jan 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 9th Jan 2020 at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month we are delighted to welcome actor, writer, director Myles Breen and the Poetry of Oscar Wilde PLUS the Open-Mic! Myles Breen will reprise excerpts from his recent sell out one man show on the life of Oscar Wild ‘A Wilde Fan’ bringing us the poetry of the great man himself. Join us for this unique presentation. Everyone is invited to take part in the open-mic after the main event, poets, storytellers, musicians and...
2019 Was A Very Good Year!
Thank you for your support during 2019. Below are some of our many highlights of the past year. We hope you have enjoyed being part of our community and we look forward to an exciting year for the Limerick Writers’ Centre in 2020. This year we held a total of 129 events made up of 12 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gatherings, 26 poetry events during April Is Poetry Month in Limerick, 3 Bring Your Limericks to Limerick events, 4 Lunchtime Poetry at the Hunt Museum events, 16 books published, 3 Poetry Circle events, 1 Samhain Festival event and 50 Acoustic Club...
The Acoustic Club Every Tues 9pm @ The Number 3 Pub, Lr. Glentworth St., Limerick
https://limerickwriterscentre.com The Acoustic Club @ The Number 3 Pub, Lr. Glentworth St., Limerick EVERY TUES 9.00pm Open-Mic Plus Come and Play…Come and Listen! Book an open-mic spot Tel 087 2996409. ———————————————————————- The Acoustic Club, Limerick, is a weekly live music venue presenting local, independent and community musicians, plus nationally touring performers. It is a non-profit organisation and 100% volunteer operated. 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....
The Acoustic Club Tues 3rd Dec 2019 at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Limerick
The Acoustic Club at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick Presents Tues 3rd Dec 2019 9.00pm Fergal Nash – singer/songwriter Fergal Nash is a songwriter/singer and guitarist who hails from the parish of Kilcornan in Co. Limerick. He released his debut album “Take It Over” in July 2013 following a number of shorter EP’s. Described as being “Rather Excellent” by Alan Owens of the Limerick leader. Fergal is a busy live performer in the mid-west region and beyond. He is thrilled to be returning to play a headline slot at The Acoustic Club. His set will include some brand...
BOOK LAUNCH (Limerick launch): Shadows On My Shoulder by Con Hurley
Limerick Writers’ Centre Invite you to the launch of Shadows on my Shoulder – the heart warming memoir of a larger than life Irish family by Con Hurley Wed Dec 4th 2019 7.00 pm Limerick City Library, Michael St., Limerick Con Hurley was born in 1961 and lived in the Northside of Cork City, along with 21 siblings. He started work at age 10 selling newspapers around the city before joining the Irish army at 17. After leaving the army he fell into a life of addiction which saw his life spiral out of control. Following counselling he was offered...
The Acoustic Club Tues 26th Nov 2019 at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick
The Acoustic Club at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick Presents Tues 26th Nov 2019 9.00pm. Seosamh de Rossa Born in Dublin in the early 90′s Seosamh started to write and play music from a young age. Influenced by artists such as Tracy Chapman, Damien Dempsey and Simon Neil, Joe began to write his first original songs and think seriously about a future in music in his early teens. As the lead singer and main song writer of Offaly based hard rock band Listen Up, he began to develop his own sound while continuing to jam it out on...
Launch of ‘Second Sight’ Anthology at Dec 2019 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The Dec 2019 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 5th Dec at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month the launch of SECOND SIGHT – an anthology of writing from The Limerick Writers’ Centre Creative Writing Class for Older People 2019 PLUS the Open-Mic! The anthology will be launched by Liz Kelly, Director of Mountains To The Sea Book festival and a Cultural Producer with Galway 2020. Second Sight – Edited by award winning poet Ron Carey, you will find within these pages stories and poems that lift the spirits, gentleness,...
April Is Poetry Month In Limerick Festival Fundraiser
The Limerick Writers’ Centre has run April is Poetry Month in Limerick since 2014. Our aim is to create poetry events during April involving public participation, celebrating poetry’s vital place in our culture. We host a number of poetry events ourselves but this is also a cooperative festival of poetry taking in all the poetry events happening in the city for the month of April. WE have received no funding for next year’s (2020) festival and so are appealing to our supporters to donate to help us continue to promote the vital work of poetry in our society in 2020....
The Acoustic Club Tues 12th Nov 2019 9pm
The Acoustic Club at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick Presents Tues 12th Nov 2019 9.00pm. Shirley Callaghan – singer/songwriter A singer songwriter from Shannon County Clare, Shirley Callaghan performs with piano and electric guitar. her songs are based by her own experience of life and the life of other people. She has played festivals this summer around Clare and Tipperary and also the open mic at the Acoustic Club, Charlie Malones, Limerick. All aspiring songwriters, musicians and singers are invited to attend and play in front of a live audience. Please note musicians attend and perform purely on...
In Her Own Words Workshop Sat 7th March 2020
In her own words’ workshop. Sat 7th March 2020 10 am to 1 pm In her own words is a unique creativity and wellness workshop. Join writer and yoga teacher Kathryn Crowley at the Limerick Writers Centre on March 7th (International Womens’ Day). Explore writing techniques, express yourself, develop a poem or story. “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use the more you have.” – Maya Angelou. See the blog section at www.yogakathryn.com for more information. Booking Essential: Email limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com. Tel 087 2996409 BOOKING FEE: €35.00 About Kathryn Crowley Kathryn is a gentle,...
The Acoustic Club Tues 5th Nov 2019 9pm
The Acoustic Club at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick Presents Tues 5th Nov 2019 9.00pm. Anne Rynne – singer/songwriter Delighted to come back to the Acoustic Club. Since my last visit I started writing songs and have recorded them. My new album is called OH LIFE! So a whole new array of songs to sing for the fine listeners in Limerick. I pinch myself every day unable to believe this new life I have. Music, singing, writing songs, such a privilege and I am so grateful that people are happy to listen to me. To see people swaying...