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.
Distinguished Poet Honored at Comórtas Filíochta Séamus Ó Cinnéide 2025.
An intimate gathering of literary enthusiasts and supporters convened at Conradh na Gaeilge today to celebrate Máire Dinny Wren as she received first prize in the prestigious Comórtas Filíochta Séamus Ó Cinnéide 2025 poetry competition. The ceremony featured Professor Eoin O’Devereux of the University of Limerick, nephew of the competition’s namesake, who delivered a moving tribute detailing Séamus Ó Cinnéide’s significant contributions to Irish language poetry and cultural preservation. His personal reflections offered attendees rare insights into the man behind the literary legacy. Competition judge Tomás Ó Coileáin spoke eloquently about the exceptional quality of submissions this year, noting that...
John W Sexton – The Well of Annihilation: Poetry Magic and Pagan Reconstructionism for Our Turbulent Times
Which leads me to remind you that there are only three sleeps left before I present “The Well of Annihilation: Poetry Magic and Pagan Reconstructionism for Our Turbulent Times” – A performative essay and poetry sequence demonstrating the concepts of Poetry Magic, Poetry Spellcasting, Ritual Word Constructs, and Myth Channeling as an active agent for Irish Poetics. And it’s all happening this coming Sunday, the 27th of April, in The People’s Museum of Limerick at 3.00pm
Book Launch: The Beauty in the Broken by Cora Peters
REVIVAL PRESS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF CORA PETERS’ DEBUT COLLECTION “THE BEAUTY IN THE BROKEN” Limerick, Ireland – Revival Press proudly announces the launch of “The Beauty in the Broken,” the highly anticipated debut collection from renowned Limerick poet and storyteller Cora Peters. The launch event will take place on Friday, April 25th at 7:30 PM at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square. Described as a “true modern day Bard,” Peters brings her exceptional storytelling gifts to this collection of poems and stories that evoke the vivid memories of growing up in 1960s Limerick. “The Beauty in the Broken”...
Donegal Poet Máire Dinny Wren Reading Thurs 24th April 6.00pm, Conradh na Gaeilge, Thomas Street, Limerick
The Limerick Writers’ Centre proudly announces Máire Dinny Wren as the winner of the first-ever Séamus Ó Cinnéide Poetry Competition, celebrating excellence in Irish language poetry. Her winning poem, “In Uaigneas na Coille” (In the Loneliness of the Wood), has been selected by distinguished poet and editor Tomás Ó Coileáin. A Celebration of Irish Language and Literary Heritage The competition stands as a powerful tribute to Séamus Ó Cinnéide, a legendary Limerick poet, historian, and passionate advocate for the Irish language. By creating this award, the Limerick Writers’ Centre honours Ó Cinnéide’s lifelong commitment to preserving and promoting Irish cultural...
Second Trio Poetry Reading at The People’s Museum of Limerick for April 2025
April is Poetry Month in Limerick presents its second Trio Poetry Reading on Wednesday, April 23rd at 7:30pm in The Peoples Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square. Featured poets include from Waterford Ger Duffy and Frank Farrelly and Cork poet Catherine Ronan. Waterford poet Ger Duffy’s work appears in publications across Ireland, UK, US, and South Africa. Her poems have been anthologized internationally, received multiple awards, and earned recognition in competitions. She was featured at Cork Poetry Festival and the Southbank London, received mentoring awards, and is a Pushcart nominee. Waterford poet Frank Farrelly’s work appears in numerous publications including...
April is Poetry Month in Limerick Present: TOM McCARTHY: THIS IS YOUR POETRY LIFE.
Limerick poet Tom McCarthy truly is a man of many talents – a gifted footballer in his youth, a shrewd businessman who understands the practical world as well as the poetic one, and above all, a poet whose work resonates with authenticity. He is, in every sense, a poet of the people, for the people, and always with the people.Tonight, as we celebrate Tom’s contributions to Limerick’s rich literary landscape, we honour not just his words but his presence – the way he has shown up, year after year, to ensure that poetry remains vital in our community. His commitment...
Jamie O’Halloran Announced as the Winner The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2025
Jamie O’Halloran was last night announced as the winner of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2025, with her poem ‘LEAF’. The judge for the competition Anne Fitzgerald said, “LEAF this year’s winning poem of the 2025 Desmond O’Grady’s International Poetry Competition is shot-through with the attributes of what makes a piece of writing a poem. The poet’s poetic inventiveness and skill here, imbues us with a sense of that intangible quality of what makes poem a good poem.” Jamie O’Halloran has published five chapbooks including The Visible Woman and Corona Connemara & Half a Crown. Her poems appear in Poetry Ireland Review, Southword, Crannóg,...
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – FRONTLINE VOICES: An Anthology of Social Inclusion Writing
We are seeking authentic stories and poems from frontline workers engaged in social inclusion services for our upcoming anthology “Frontline Voices.” WHO CAN SUBMIT We welcome submissions from professionals and volunteers working directly with vulnerable people in: Addiction services (drugs and alcohol) Homelessness support Mental health services Crisis intervention Community outreach Social work and case management WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR We seek writing that captures the realities, challenges, triumphs, and human connections experienced in your work. Your submissions might: Explore the complex human stories that rarely make the headlines Reflect on moments of connection, breakthrough, or challenge Illuminate the hidden...
LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE ANNOUNCES THE 2025 DESMOND O’GRADY MEMORIAL READING
The Limerick Writers’ Centre, in association with Poetry Ireland, proudly presents the 2025 Desmond O’Grady Memorial Reading on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This prestigious literary event will take place at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square. The evening will feature three distinguished poets: John Liddy, Ron Carey, and Anne Fitzgerald, who will share their work in honour of the renowned Limerick poet Desmond O’Grady. A highlight of the event will be the announcement of the winners of The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2025. Competition judge Anne Fitzgerald will present the results and recognise this...
Two Book Launches: Beville and Cunningham Unite to Launch Books!
Two Celebrated Limerick Poets Set to Illuminate April is Poetry Month with Ground Breaking Collections Revival Press is proud to announce a landmark literary event that on Friday, April 11th at 7:30 PM, the historic People’s Museum of Limerick will become the stage for the simultaneous launch of two extraordinary poetry collections by two of Limerick’s most distinguished wordsmiths, Tim Cunningham and Kieran Beville. This much anticipated evening will showcase two remarkable poets at the height of their creative powers. Kieran Beville will introduce his sixth poetry collection, Shadowlands, to be officially launched by renowned poet Mike Mac Domhnaill. Simultaneously,...