Kieran Beville opens his book with the appropriate chapter heading, Making a Start, and some advice from Stephen King: “The scariest moment is always just before you start.” This is about getting oneself to sit and face the blank page. Not an easy task, as most writers will confirm but a necessary one in order...
Come join us on Sat 27th April, 2019 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Winding Stair Bookshop, Ormond Quay, Dublin when Louis Bourne reads a poetry selection from his newly published book “The Thought of Seeing.” We believe you will find Dr. Bourne’s poetry to be both energetic and perceptive. Joining him for the...
the Limerick Writers’ Centre in association with the Limerick Soviet Centenary Committee present the launch of ‘Let Us Rise’ – an anthology commemorating the Limerick Soviet 1919 Sunday 28th April 2019 4.00pm The anthology will be launched by Ann McGee – President of Forsa Trade Union All Welcome – refreshments will be served. For two...
THE Acoustic Club continues to attract a large crowd of musicians, songwriters and fans every Tuesday to Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone Street. From 9.00 pm onwards! The open mic session welcomes special guest singer/ songwriter Fergal Nash Tues 30th April 2019. Fergal Nash is a rock singer/songwriter from Kilcornan,Co. Limerick. Influences include Nirvana, Stone...
First prize – Tammy Armstrong (Canada) for Digitalis Tammy Armstrong’s publications include four poetry collections and two novels. She has been nominated for Pushcart Prizes, short-listed for the CBC Literary Prize, and the Governor General’s Award for Poetry. She also holds a PhD in English literature and Critical Animal Studies from the University of New Brunswick,...
The Acoustic Club at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick Presents Tues 7th May 2019 Sean MacLeod – singer/songwriter Sean MacLeod is a singer/songwriter/musician, author, music producer and lecturer from Dublin, now living in Limerick, Ireland. Sean has been writing and producing music for more than twenty five years. For many years Sean played...
Thurs 2nd May 2019 at CB1, Central Buildings, 51 O’Connell Street, Limerick. Start 8pm (note new venue) This month, our guests are Australian poet Philip Porter, and writers Tanya Farrelly and David Butler plus OPEN-MIC! Philip Porter Philip Porter has spent much of his life travelling for pleasure and work which is reflected in his poetry. A...
With author Ben Kesp. – Sat 11th May to Sat 25th May 10.20am to 12.30pm Workshop Fee 60 Euro for the 3 weeks. Booking essential – limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com 087 2996409 Have you written a piece of work and wish to have it published? Do you know the options that are available to you? This workshop will...
Facilitated by John W. Sexton: – Sat 20th April 2019 10.30am to 1.00pm This will be a proactive three-hour workshop where participants will be taught real and practical methods of writing for children, as well as essential plotting techniques. The plotting method covered in the workshop is designed not only for novel and short-story writing,...
Saturday 13th April – An introduction to Haiku workshop with Sean O’Connor. Limerick Writers’ Centre, 12 Barrington St., Limerick 10.30am – 12.30pm An overview of haiku poetry, with English-language examples, a short history of Japanese haiku and its major practitioners, and the various techniques used to write haiku. Includes writing exercises and a sharing/feedback session....
