‘Angela’s Rambling House’ to Reign in Night Time Audiences. The Rambling House concept has been described as one of the best night’s entertainment and craic that can be experienced. Now, as part of Limerick Night Time Economy Project, the Limerick Writer’s Centre and The People’s Museum of Limerick bring you ‘Angela’s Rambling House’ to take place in the Coach House of The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Square on Thursday 19th Sept starting at 7.30pm, with more shows promised for Oct. And it’s free entry for the public! As the name suggests ‘Angela’s Rambling House’ casts a knowing nod to...
The Munster Poetry Slam Returns to Limerick
‘First Wednesday Series’ Announces Return of the Munster Poetry Slam to Limerick. The Limerick Writers’ Centre, in collaboration with Lime Square Poets, is thrilled to announce the return of the Munster Poetry Slam to Limerick. This exciting event will take place on Wednesday, September 4th, at 7:30 PM in the White House Bar, Limerick, as part of their much praised ‘First Wednesday Series’. The Munster Poetry Slam invites poets of all backgrounds, and locations, to showcase their original work in a competitive yet supportive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to perform their poetry before a live audience and a panel...
Book Launch: ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ by Lauren McNamara Thurs 29th Aug 6pm
Revival Press Announces Launch of ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ the Debut Poetry Collection of Spoken Word Poet Lauran McNamara LIMERICK, IRELAND – Revival Press is thrilled to announce, fresh off her performance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, the launch of spoken word poet Lauren McNamara’s ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ — her debut collection of poems. The launch event will take place: Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 6:00 PM The Belltable, 69 O’Connell St., Limerick. Prof Eugene O’Brien of the English Literature and Language department at Mary Immaculate College will launch the book. Prof O’Brien has described the collection as a “witty and...
First Wednesday Series present Bernadette Gallagher Wed 7th Aug 2024 7.30pm
Join us on Wednesday 7th August at The Whitehouse Bar, 52 O’Connell Street, Limerick at 7.30pm for our First Wednesday Series poetry reading and open-mic. Our special guest reader is Bernadette Gallagher whose debut collection The Risen Tree was published by Limerick’s Revival Press earlier this year! Bernadette Gallagher was born by the sea in Donegal and lives inland on a hill in County Cork with a view to the Cork and Kerry mountains, working the land beside a small forest that she and her husband planted in the mid-1980s. Her poems have been published in various journals and anthologies....
First Wednesday Series – Special Guest Tommy Collins Wed 3rd July 7.30pm
Join us on Wednesday 3rd July at The Whitehouse Bar, 52 O’Connell Street, Limerick at 7.30pm for our First Wednesday Series poetry reading and open-mic. Our special guest reader is Tommy Collins. Thomas Collins (Tomás Ó Coileáin) is a writer, teacher, poetry editor, father, and semi-retired goalkeeper from Limerick City. His debut collection in English, “Inside Out”, was published by Revival Press in 2020. Poems in Irish and English have appeared in Comhar, Irisleabhar Mhá Nuad, The Stony Thursday Book, Revival Poetry Journal, The Ogham Stone, Scothsmaointe Gan Smál, and chapbooks from the Stanzas creative writing collective.”Ar An Leoithne /...
BOOK LAUNCH: ‘Key to the Highway’ by Hugh McFadden Thurs 6th June 6pm Rathminess Library, Dublin
Revival Press invite you to the launch of Hugh McFaddens collected poems THURS 6th JUNE at RATHMINES LIRRARY, DUBLIN 600pm. Special guest readrer KEVIN KIELY These collected verses trace my literary life, which began in the Nineteen-Sixties when I enrolled as a student at University College Dublin in Earlsfort Terrace, and encountered several poets who influenced me at that time, including John Jordan, Patrick Kavanagh, Paul Durcan and Michael Hartnett. I dedicate these verses now to Elizabeth Hayes McFadden, my children, and grandchildren.
Book Launch: ‘The Golden Ass’ by Ciaran O’Driscoll Sun 26th May 3.00pm
Renowned poet and author Ciaran O’Driscoll is set to unveil his latest literary masterpiece, “The Golden Ass,” in a much-anticipated launch event hosted by the Limerick Writers’ Centre. Scheduled for Sunday, May 26th at 3:00 PM, the event will take place at The People’s Museum of Limerick, situated at 2 Pery Square, Limerick. Marking a significant milestone for both the author and the publisher, “The Golden Ass” marks the debut entry of Limerick Writers’ Centre into the prestigious realms of the Booker Prize. Dominic Taylor, the managing editor of Limerick Writers’ Centre publishing imprint, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “We faced rigorous...
‘First Wednesday Series’ Guest Poet for July is Tommy Collins, 3rd July 7.30pm
Join us on Wednesday 3rd July at The Whitehouse Bar, 52 O’Connell Street, Limerick at 7.30pm for our First Wednesday Series poetry reading and open-mic. Our special guest reader is Tommy Collins. Thomas Collins (Tomás Ó Coileáin) is a writer, teacher, poetry editor, father, and semi-retired goalkeeper from Limerick City. His debut collection in English, “Inside Out”, was published by Revival Press in 2020. Poems in Irish and English have appeared in Comhar, Irisleabhar Mhá Nuad, The Stony Thursday Book, Revival Poetry Journal, The Ogham Stone, Scothsmaointe Gan Smál, and chapbooks from the Stanzas creative writing collective.”Ar An Leoithne /...
The Poetry of Mike MacDomhnaill and the Music of Moxie Fri 3rd May 8pm
Experience an enchanting evening of poetry and music as the soul-stirring verses of Mike MacDomhnaill intertwine seamlessly with the captivating melodies of Moxie. Join us on Friday, May 3rd, at 8 PM in the historic Desmond Hall, nestled in the heart of Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Immerse yourself in an evocative fusion of language and sound, where the beauty of Irish poetry meets the vibrant rhythms of traditional music. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of creativity and culture.