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The Limerick Writers’ Centre: A Literary Beacon on the Shannon
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The Limerick Writers’ Centre: A Literary Beacon on the Shannon

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

In the heart of Limerick city, where the Shannon flows and literary tradition runs deep, the Limerick Writers’ Centre stands as a vibrant hub for creative expression, nurturing both emerging and established voices in one of Ireland’s most storied cultural landscapes. For years, this vital institution has been weaving together the threads of community, craft,...

Entries Open for the 2026 Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition.
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Entries Open for the 2026 Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition.

December 2, 2025December 4, 2025

Entries Open for the 2026 Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition.  Limerick Writers’ Centre is proud to announce the 2026 Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition.  CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT SAT 7th MARCH 2026  The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition was inaugurated in 2012 by the late Barney Sheehan – poetry impresario of the White House Poetry Revival, in honour of the late Limerick...

Dec 2025 ‘First Wednesday Series’ Wed 3rd Dec 2025 at the White House Bar, Limerick
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Dec 2025 ‘First Wednesday Series’ Wed 3rd Dec 2025 at the White House Bar, Limerick

November 29, 2025November 29, 2025

Join us Wed 3rd Dec 2015 for the ‘First Wednesday Series’ (in association with Poetry Ireland) at the White House Bar, 52 O’Connell St., Limerick. Special guest readers are Ben Keatinge and Ralph Mendes… plus the amazing Open-Mic, you can book a spot by emailing Dominic at limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com ABOUT OUR GUEST READERS. Ben Keatinge won...

Debut Poetry Collection from Limerick author Suzanne Roys.
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Debut Poetry Collection from Limerick author Suzanne Roys.

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025

Suzanne Roys will launch her debut collection of poems Growing Hurts on Sunday 23rd November 2025 at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Sq., Limerick 3.00pm. The book will be launched by poet D’or Seifer. Poet and author Edward O’Dwyer says of Roys work “Growing Hurts, the debut poetry collection from Suzanne, is a...

‘First Wednesday Series’ 5th Nov 2025; Guest Reader Colm Scully
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‘First Wednesday Series’ 5th Nov 2025; Guest Reader Colm Scully

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

Join us Wed NOV 5th 7.30pm in The White House Bar, Limerick for our ‘First Wednesday Series’ poetry and open-mic event. Brought to you by Limerick Writers’ Centre and Lime Square Poets in association with Poetry Ireland. Colm Scully is a poet and poetryfilm maker from Cork. Recently retired as a Chemical Engineer, he now...

‘First Wednesday Series’ 1st Oct 2025: Guest Reader James Finnegan
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‘First Wednesday Series’ 1st Oct 2025: Guest Reader James Finnegan

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025

The Limerick Writers’ Centre & Lime Square Poets Present The October ‘First Wednesday Series’ Wed 1st Oct 2025 7.30pm Special guest reader this month is James Finnegan. James Finnegan, Dublin born, was the second-prize winner in the 2022 Gregory O’Donoghue International Poetry Competition and was shortlisted in the 2021 Bridport Poetry Prize and in the...

LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE ANNOUNCES THE WINNER OF 2025 GERALD GRIFFIN LITERARY COMPETITION 2025
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LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE ANNOUNCES THE WINNER OF 2025 GERALD GRIFFIN LITERARY COMPETITION 2025

September 20, 2025October 3, 2025

LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE ANNOUNCES THE WINNER OF 2025 GERALD GRIFFIN LITERARY COMPETITION 2025 The Limerick Writers’ Centre is proud to announce that Co Mayo native Liam Horan has been named the winner of the 2025 Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction with his manuscript novel submission “On the Way Out” The official announcement...

The Acoustic Club Tues 23rd Sept 2025 9.00pm @ The Number 3 Pub.
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The Acoustic Club Tues 23rd Sept 2025 9.00pm @ The Number 3 Pub.

August 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Join us the 23rd September 9pm at The Number 3 Pub, Lr Glentworth St., Limerick Come and be part of this thriving community that celebrates and elevates Limerick’s musical heritage. Let’s keep the spirit of live music alive and kicking in our beloved city! Remember to mark your calendars and spread the word. Bring your...

‘First Wednesday Series’ Poetry Reading & Open-Mic Wed 3rd Sept. 7.30pm
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‘First Wednesday Series’ Poetry Reading & Open-Mic Wed 3rd Sept. 7.30pm

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025

Join us Wed Sept 3rd 7.30pm in The White House Bar, Limerick for our ‘First Wednesday Series’ poetry and open-mic event. Brought to you by Limerick Writers’ Centre and Lime Square Poets in association with Poetry Ireland. Our special guest reader for September is from Texas Jason Fisher. Jason Fisher (J.J.F.) is an American poet...

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