Join us the 23rd September 9pm at The Number 3 Pub, Lr Glentworth St., Limerick Come and be part of this thriving community that celebrates and elevates Limerick’s musical heritage. Let’s keep the spirit of live music alive and kicking in our beloved city! Remember to mark your calendars and spread the word. Bring your friends, your love for music, and your best singing voice as we continue to #keepsingingthesongs! See you every Tuesday at The Number 3 Pub. Let’s make it another night to remember! Come and Play…Come and Listen! Book an open-mic spot, email Dominic at limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com
‘First Wednesday Series’ Poetry Reading & Open-Mic Wed 3rd Sept. 7.30pm
Join us Wed Sept 3rd 7.30pm in The White House Bar, Limerick for our ‘First Wednesday Series’ poetry and open-mic event. Brought to you by Limerick Writers’ Centre and Lime Square Poets in association with Poetry Ireland. Our special guest reader for September is from Texas Jason Fisher. Jason Fisher (J.J.F.) is an American poet and spoken word artist. He’s been a featured performer at poetry events throughout Ireland. He also curates and co-hosts a long running poetry/music night called Prose and Woes. His themes include life, death, love, loss, crisis, vices and renewal! Don’t forget if you wish to...
An Introduction to Writing Poetry & Short Story Workshop
Limerick Writers’ Centre Announces Intensive One-Day Creative Writing Workshop Saturday 27th Sept 2025. Award-winning Galway poet Órfhlaith Foyle to lead poetry and short story workshop at The People’s Museum of Limerick. The Limerick Writers’ Centre is delighted to announce “An Introduction to Short Story and Poetry,” a comprehensive one-day workshop designed to inspire and guide aspiring writers in two of literature’s most beloved forms. The intensive workshop will take place at The People’s Museum of Limerick on Pery Square, Sat 27th September 2025, featuring separate morning and afternoon sessions. Poetry will be explored from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, followed...
‘First Wednesday Series’ Wed. 6th Aug 2025. Guest reader Fiona Smith plus Open-Mic.
‘First Wednesday Series’ Wed 6th Aug 2025 7.30pm @ The White House bar, Limerick The ‘First Wednesday Series’, in association with Poetry Ireland, continues its journey next month on Wed 6th Aug 2025 7.30pm at the famous old world pub, The White House Bar. Join hosts D’or and Lauren as we welcome Revival Press poet Fiona Smith as our special guest reader. Fiona Smith’s chapbook Travellers of the North was published by Arc Publications in 2022. She has had poetry published in Southword, Poetry Ireland Review, The Stony Thursday Book, Hennessy New Irish Writing, the Templar Poetry Anthology Skein and...
‘First Wednesday Series’ Wed 2nd July 2025 7.30pm @ The White House bar, Limerick
The ‘First Wednesday Series’, in association with Poetry Ireland, continues its journey next month on Wed 2nd July 2025 7.30pm at the famous old world pub, The White House Bar. Join hosts D’or and Lauren as we welcome Revival Press poet Jessica Browne as our special guest reader. Jessica Brown is a poet, novelist, teacher, and creative writing mentor. Her collection of poetry _And Say_ was published with Revival Press in 2019, and her most recent novel _Penny’s Story_ came out last year in December 2024. Her website is www.jessicabrownwriter.com The open-mic continues to attract the very best local poets...
Book Launch: ‘Connections & Reflections’ by Sandra Lefroy Thurs 26th June 6.30pm
Literary Heritage Comes Alive: Sandra Lefroy’s ‘Connections and Reflections’ to Launch at Killaloe. New book explores family ties to Jane Austen, William Wordsworth, and the inspiration for Austen’s beloved character Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice. The Limerick Writers’ Centre is proud to announce the launch of ‘Connections and Reflections’ A chronicle of Sandra Lefroy’s family ties to such luminaries as Jane Austen, William Wordsworth and noted jurist Tom Lefroy Event Details: Date: Thursday, 26th June 2025 Time: 6:30 PM Venue: Killaloe Hotel & Spa, Kincora Harbour, Killaloe Launch: Sean Donlon, formerly Irish Ambassador to the United States, Secretary General to the Department of...
‘First Wednesday Series’ Poetry Reading and Open-Mic. Wed 4th June 2025 – Special Guest reader: Cora Peters
Our dynamic poetry reading and open-mic the ‘First Wednesday Series’ at The White House Bar, Limerick returns on Wed 4th June 7.30pm with special guest reader Cora Peters.Cora’s debut collection has recently been published to wide acclaim locally and abroad, so don’t miss this special occasion to hear her recite her work.The ‘First Wednesday Series’ is brought to you by Limerick Writers’ Centre and Lime Square Poets.
The Acoustic Club Returns Tues 3rd June 9.00pm @ The Number 3 Pub, Limerick
We’re back next Tuesday 3rd June…join us! Sign up for an open-mic spot or just turn up on the night! 9.00pm start! Bring your songs and your magic!
The Passing of Poet Paul Durcan.
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of poet Paul Durcan. Below a picture when he was our guest at the Cusile Poetry Festival in 2003. Poet John Liddy asked us to publish his poem ‘Paul Durcan Contemplates’ in tribute to Paul. PAUL DURCAN CONTEMPLATES The street view allowed the archeologist in you to trace the masonry and an imposing stone cross in the west window above three steps designed for easy footfall from footpath to entrance Where part of a lintel, on your right, dated 1633, would have coaxed you inside to ponder a painting by...
First Wednesday Series – Wed 7th May 2025 7.30pm @the White House Bar, Limerick
First Wednesday Poetry Series Returns to The White House Bar. Following our successful April Poetry Month events, the poetry continues in Limerick on Wednesday, May 7th at The White House Bar. Our First Wednesday Series welcomes talented students from UL’s acclaimed MA in Creative Writing program, introduced by Emily Cullen. The evening will also feature our popular Open-Mic session—bring your own poems to share! Whether you come to perform or simply enjoy the words, join us for another night of poetic excellence.