The winners, and commended poems, of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2020 were announced tonight by judge John Liddy. The winning poems will be posted on the Limerick Writers’ Centre website, with the judge’s comments. Judge for this year’s competition, poet John Liddy, said he “felt the stirrings of pure and honest voices behind...
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A Night to Remember: A Titanic Irish Poetry Showcase Tuesday, 14 April,
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...
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...
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...
Ukraine – We Stand By You – Fundraising Album Launch
THE LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE run the popular Acoustic Club for songwriters every month in the Record Room of the Commercial Bar, 47 Catherine Street. Now, in association with EGN Productions, they are launching a fundraising compilation album Ukraine – We Stand by You to raise funds for the Doras Ukrainian Refugee Appeal Fund in Limerick....
‘I Am in Need of Music’ – A Music Inspired Creative Writing Workshop
April is Poetry Month in Limerick present ‘I Am in Need of Music’ – A music-inspired creative writing session with writer Jessica Brown Sat 9th April 2022 10 am to 1 pm Central Buildings, 51 O’Connell Street, Limerick Motifs, cadence, crescendos, emotions, memories, and the imaginary – a beautiful tradition exists between music and writing....
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...
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...
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...









