The Poetry Circle, an occasional reading series run by the Limerick writers’ Centre, are delighted to be taking part in this years programme of events for April is Poetry Month in Limerick. Tonight we introduce 3 poets each with a distinctive voice and style of presentation – Michael Durack, Emily Cullen and Eoin Devereux. Sexton’s...
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Launch of The Limerick Broadsheet – ‘April is the Cruellest Month’
All are welcome to come along to the poetry launch at this Poetry Day Ireland event. Thursday 21st April 2022, The Atrium Area, University Concert Hall Building UL. 1.00pm Readers may include: Kieran Beville, Emily Cullen, Denise Chaila, Willzee, Jo Slade, Eoin Devereux, Martin Dyre, Imelda Maguire and Kerrie O’Brien This broadsheet takes TS Eliot’s...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Announce the Winner of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2022.
The winners, and commended poems, of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2022 were announced last night by judge Adam Wyeth at the Desmond O’Grady memorial reading in the People’s Museum of Limerick. First prize: Kendrick Loo for his poem ‘laundry’ Kendrick Loo is a poet and reviewer based in Singapore. His writing has appeared in...
Lime Square Poets Readings for April 2022
MK Chavez Website: https://www.limesquarepoets.com/event-details/lime-square-poets-featuring-mk-chavez FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/456517346216408 Kevin Higgins Website: https://www.limesquarepoets.com/event-details/lime-square-poets-featuring-kevin-higgins-1 FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/316640137175931 Maeve McKenna Website: https://www.limesquarepoets.com/event-details/lime-square-poets-featuring-maeve-mckenna FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/484852216530450 Emily Cullen Website: https://www.limesquarepoets.com/event-details/lime-square-poets-featuring-emily-cullen FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/751036755864594
New Guided Literary Walking Tour for Limerick
New Guided Literary Walking Tour for Limerick Joe Coleman is the author of the best-selling books; “House Full”, “Falling Gradient”, “The Breaking Rapids” and “Down by the Bare Place”. He is also a Failte Ireland approved Regional Tour Guide. Continuing on Sat 30th April ant 3.00pm from (Starting Point) The Parade, King John’s Castle he...
New History of the 1921 Curfew Murders by Mark Liddy
New History of the 1921 Curfew Murders Retired local tour guide and historian Mark Liddy from Sycamore Avenue in Janesboro is publishing a new book called Centenary of The Curfew Murders 1921-2021. The book will be launched on Sat 23rd April at 4.00pm in the Janesboro Football Club, Pearse Stadium, Janesboro. The book deals with...
‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering – a reading with 3 Poets Wed 6th April 7pm
‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering present a reading with 3 poets Tim Cunningham; AM Cousins; Richard W. Halperin. Wed 6th April 2022 7.00pm The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq., Limerick. Admission Free – Donations Accepted Tim Cunningham was born in Limerick and educated at C.B.S., Limerick, and Birkbeck College, London. He has worked mainly...
Book Launch: ‘A Place Apart’ by Kieran Beville Sun 3rd April 2022 2.30pm
Revival Press Invite you to the launch of ‘A Place Apart’ by Kieran Beville Sun 3rd April 2022 2.30pm Limerick City Gallery of Art, Pery Sq., Limerick Launch by poet Anton Floyd. Kieran Beville is author of Write Now – A Practical Guide to Becoming a Writer (LWC, 2019). He has had a substantial number...
Limerick Writers’ Centre present Sarah McQuaid @ the Record Room, Limerick
In this exclusive Limerick performance, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Sarah McQuaid will perform an intimate concert. About this event To book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/limerick-writers-centre-present-sarah-mcquaid-the-record-room-limerick-tickets-299185049537 “One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music … Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.” —Neil March, Trust The Doc “She reached parts other singers...