As we enter April is Poetry Month in Limerick the ‘First Wednesday Series’ is back on Wed 3rd April in the Whitehouse Bar with a very special guest poet from the USA, Sandy Yannone. Sandy is a great friend of poetry in Limerick having cut her teeth in the local scene at our ‘On the...
During the 30 days of April, with over 15 events and over 26 performers, Limerick’s annual poetry festival April is Poetry Month in Limerick returns. Once again poetry will fill the streets and intimate venues of this historic city of Limerick. Long associated with poetry and literature the Limerick Writers’ Centre inaugurated the festival in...
Author and journalist DAVID RICE is this months guest at The Thursday Forum, Thursday 29th Feb 7pm at The Whitehouse Bar, 52 O’Connell St., Limerick. he will discuss his new book The Sundered Children, a book of 30 essays written by notable people dealing with the problem of integrated education, especially in Northern Ireland. Chapters in the book...
The Limerick Writer’s Centre are delighted to announce that celebrated Irish writer Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, has been appointed external judge of the Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2024. Ní Chuilleanáin is an Irish poet and academic, and has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. Born in Cork City in 1942,...
“First Wednesday Series” Returns to The Whitehouse Bar, Limerick, with Tipp based Poet Patricia Anne Moore. The First Wednesday Series, a treasured fixture in Limerick’s cultural landscape, is set to make a triumphant return on March 6th at The Whitehouse Bar, located at 51 O’Connell St. This monthly gathering, hosted by The Poetry Circle and...
We had a fantastic kickoff to the Acoustic Club at our brand-new venue, The Number 3 Pub on Lower Glentworth Street in Limerick last week! The abundance of talent on display was truly remarkable once again. Whether you’re a seasoned songwriter, a passionate singer, a skilled performer, or simply eager to test the waters of...
The Acoustic Club @ The N0. 3 Pub 3 Lr. Glentworth Street, Limerick TUES 6th FEB 2024 8.00pm Songwriter/Singer Open-Mic The Acoustic Club returns for 2024 with a new venue for a new year, they are now based at The N0. 3 Pub on Lr. Glentworth Street, Limerick and also it returns as a weekly...
We kicked off the new year with an electrifying event on January 4th, and we’re thrilled to sustain the momentum into February 7th with another amazing guest poet, Carrie Barrett. Carrie, a published playwright and poet hailing from Limerick City (currently residing in Co. Clare), has an impressive background in the arts. As the inaugural...
Join The Limerick Writers’ Centre for the second installment of this monthly event: THE THURSDAY FORUM. Engage in lively discussions and debates with leading literary figures, starting this month with renowned journalist and author Tommy Conlon. Event Details: Date: Thursday, 18th Jan 2024 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Venue: The Whitehouse Bar, 52 O’Connell...
Kickstart your 2024 creative journey by joining us for an unforgettable evening of poetry and camaraderie! We’re thrilled to invite you to our New Year Poetry Celebration at the Whitehouse, Limerick featuring the renowned guest poet, Ciaran O’Driscoll. This much-anticipated event will take place on Wednesday, 3rd January 2024, starting promptly at 7:30 PM. Ciaran...
