SAVE THE DATE and INVITE YOUR FRIENDS to: A Night to Remember: A Titanic Irish Poetry Showcase Tuesday, 14 April, 11am-2pm PACIFIC/7pm-10pm Ireland We already have five confirmed poets from Ireland thanks to the work of Dominic Taylor, the executive director of the Centre. As you’ll see below, Dominic had organized a robust, enriching month of poetry events in Limerick. Now some of the poets he had lined will be able to participate in an International Poetry Month event! We are calling A Night to Remember a special event/showcase to distinguish it from our weekly LIVE Open Mic.
LWC – Writers’ Exchange 7th March to 30th May 2020
Limerick Writer’s Centre Writers Exchange Fully facilitated forum for writers run by well known Limerick writer and lecturer Eleanor McSherry. Facilitated sessions to help with ideas, re-kick start your writing Expert support and critical feedback for your work Guest writers from time to time will host the session And peer support €10 per session, pay as you go! Every week from, Saturday 7th of March until Saturday 30th May 2020 (two week break for Easter), time: 10am -12 noon in the Limerick Writer’s Centre, 12 Barrington Street, Limerick. For further details contact Dominic Taylor or Eleanor McSherry at limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com Tel...
New Poetry Collection from Michael Farry
Launch of “Troubles” (Revival Press) a new poetry collection by Boyne Writers member Michael Farry. Launch by Anne Tannam. Trim Poetry Festival Sat 14th March 8pm to 9.30pm. Castle Arch Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath. Michael Farry, a retired primary teacher, is a Sligo native living in County Meath. He is a founding member of Boyne Writers Group, Trim, County Meath and of LitLab, the Cavan/Meath writers group. He was editor of Boyne Berries, the poetry and prose journal published by the Boyne Writers, from its inception in 2006 until 2014. He was selected for Poetry Ireland Introductions 2011. He has...
March 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The March 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 5th March at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month we are delighted to welcome poets Paddy Moran and marian O’Rourke PLUS the Open-Mic! Patrick Moran was born in Templetuohy, County Tipperary, where he still lives. He works as a post-primary teacher. He has won the Gerard Manley Hopkins Poetry Prize; he has also been a winner at Listowel Writers’ Week and the 2008 Éist Poetry Competition. In 1990, he was shortlisted for the Hennessy/Sunday Tribune Poetry Award. His poems have appeared...
Feb 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The Feb 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 6th Feb at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month we are delighted to welcome poets Richard W. Halperin and Frances Browner PLUS the Open-Mic! Richard W. Halperin has Irish/U.S. dual nationality. His poetry has been widely published in Ireland and the U.K. The poem ‘Snow Falling, Lady Murasaki Watching’ is on permanent display in the foyer of the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo. He had had three collections published by Salmon Poetry; the most recent is Quiet in a Quiet House, 2016....
FUNDRAISER: April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2020
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 Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2020
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2020 in association with April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2020 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 17th MARCH 2020 The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition was inaugurated in 2012 by the late Barney Sheehan – poetry impresario of the White House Poetry Revival – in honour of Limerick poet Desmond O’Grady. The Limerick Writers’ Centre revived the competition as part of our April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2019 festival. The prizewinner of this year’s competition will be announced during April and will be invited to give a reading of his/her work...
Poetry Trail for April 2020
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...