In this new book its author makes a statement about what words mean to him. ”Words in Ireland, if not always certain good, are definitely certain meaningful and sometimes certain loaded.” It is a forewarning for the reader on how to approach this book of essays, reviews and articles by Hugh McFadden, for words also...
The Acoustic Club at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick Presents Tues 4th June 2019 Michelle O’Dwyer – singer/songwriter Michelle O’Dwyer is a Nenagh based singer/songwriter. her debut album ‘Liberty’ was released in 2017. A single released in 2017, ‘Let’s Go’ clocked up over 2000 views on Facebook upon release. The talented Clonoulty native...
THE LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE is pleased to announce the launch of Organic Words by writer and literary critic Hugh McFadden LIMERICK LAUNCH: Friday 31st May 2019 7.30pm – The White House Bar, O’Connell St., Limerick DUBLIN LAUNCH: Wed 5th June 2019 6.30pm – Rathmines Library, Lr. Rathmines Rd. Dublin 6.30pm Hugh McFadden is a poet...
The Acoustic Club at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick Presents Tues 28th May 2019 Gary Hayes – singer/songwriter Gary Hayes is from Limerick and. He is a regular supporter of The Acoustic Club. He writes songs about the landscape and evocative imagery of collective memory. He has been playing The Acoustic Club open-mic...
Kieran Beville – Proud Limerick-man and former teacher of English Literature – continues in this second article of a three part series on Irish writers, notably Limerick authors, showcasing their immense contribution to Ireland’s rich literary heritage. This week the focus is on our novelists. Limerick people may rightly be proud of their past literary...
The Acoustic Club at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick Presents Tues 21st May 2019 Gerry Tully – singer/songwriter Gerry Tully is a native of Meath, Ireland, who has carved himself a reputation as an outstanding performer, entertaining crowds with his own evocative style. A natural, self-taught musician with a vast repertoire from across...
The Acoustic Club at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick Presents Tues 4th May 2019 Dáwna – singer/songwriter Dáwna is an Irish singer/songwriter just telling his own story through song and story. Please note musicians attend and perform purely on a voluntary basis and the event is designed to showcase the work of aspiring...
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...
