Kieran Beville – Proud Limerick-man and former teacher of English Literature – begins a three part series on Irish writers and notably Limerick authors, showcasing their immense contribution to Ireland’s rich literary heritage. It seems that every other person in Ireland is a writer or an aspiring writer. This is reflected in the ever-increasing number...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The June 2019 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 6th June 2019 at CB1, Central Buildings, 51 O’Connell Street, Limerick. Start 8pm (note new venue) This month, our guests are Rachel Coventry and Steven Bond (who will be launching his poetry collection Checkerworks) plus OPEN-MIC! Rachel Coventry was born in Edinburgh...
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...
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,...
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...
Yes, it’s back! Bring Your Limericks to Limerick Competition 2019 and it takes place Saturday 17th Aug in Dolans Music Venue, Dock Road, Limerick. Up for grabs is the chance to become this year’s champion limerick writer and walk away with a cheque for €500, not bad for a five line poem. The event now...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2023. During the 30 days of April, with over 15 events and over 20 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...
To read the winning poems in this years competition, click here: https://limerickwriterscentre.com/2019/04/20/winning-poems-the-desmond-ogrady-international-poetry-competition-2019/ The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition was inaugurated in in 2012 by Barney Sheehan, poetry impresario of the White House Poetry Revival, in hnour of Limerick poet Desmond O’Grady. It was last held in 2014. The Limerick Writers’ Centre are now reviving the...
Two enterprising Italian girls have turned the limerick verse into a marketing ploy for their bookshop in Padua. What is the first thing which comes to mind when you hear the word “limerick”? Perhaps the city you live in, perhaps the short and witty poem. The limerick is a particular kind of poem, made up...
