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Book Launch: The Road That Rises by Dermot Hayes
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Book Launch: The Road That Rises by Dermot Hayes

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023

  This memoir by Dermot Hayes explores and documents his experiences as an activist and campaigner across many causes over seven decades: particularly in Youth Work, Community Activism, Trade Unionism, Workers Co-Operatives, Environmental Causes and Disability Rights campaigning. The Road That Rises traces his activism and causes over the prevailing social, economic and political conditions...

The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2023
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The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2023

December 16, 2022February 18, 2023

The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2023 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT SAT 18th MARCH 2023 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 Limerick poet Desmond O’Grady. The Limerick Writers’ Centre revived the...

Book Launch: UNDERBELLY by Tom Fitzgerald
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Book Launch: UNDERBELLY by Tom Fitzgerald

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

Limerick Writers’ Centre warmly invite you to the publication of UNDERBELLY, the debut novel from Co. Limerick writer Tom Fitzgerald Sun 20th Nov 2022 2.30pm to 4.00pm. at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Sq., Limerick. The book will be launched by poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice. A teenage boy witnesses a physical attack on an...

Book Launch: Farewell Ink by MJ McGrath
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Book Launch: Farewell Ink by MJ McGrath

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

Limerick Writers’ Centre announce to publication of Farewell Ink by MJ McGrath Fri 11th Nov 2022 7.30pm to 9.00pm. at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Sq., Limerick. The book will be launched by Prof Eoin Devereux Farewells are often the most difficult experiences we encounter as humans. Be they farewells to relationships, friendships,...

Literature & Music for Halloween Weekend
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Literature & Music for Halloween Weekend

October 23, 2022October 23, 2022

Some great events coming up next week from the Limerick Writers’ Centre as part of the Richard Harris International Film Festival. On Sat 29th we walk in the footsteps of Richard Harris and explore the history of Limerick cinemas plus some of our iconic writers with tour guide Joe Coleman. On Mon in The Commercial...