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.
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...