Limerick poet Tom McCarthy truly is a man of many talents – a gifted footballer in his youth, a shrewd businessman who understands the practical world as well as the poetic one, and above all, a poet whose work resonates with authenticity. He is, in every sense, a poet of the people, for the people,...
Jamie O’Halloran was last night announced as the winner of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2025, with her poem ‘LEAF’. The judge for the competition Anne Fitzgerald said, “LEAF this year’s winning poem of the 2025 Desmond O’Grady’s International Poetry Competition is shot-through with the attributes of what makes a piece of writing a...
We are seeking authentic stories and poems from frontline workers engaged in social inclusion services for our upcoming anthology “Frontline Voices.” WHO CAN SUBMIT We welcome submissions from professionals and volunteers working directly with vulnerable people in: Addiction services (drugs and alcohol) Homelessness support Mental health services Crisis intervention Community outreach Social work and case...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre, in association with Poetry Ireland, proudly presents the 2025 Desmond O’Grady Memorial Reading on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This prestigious literary event will take place at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square. The evening will feature three distinguished poets: John Liddy, Ron Carey, and Anne Fitzgerald,...
Two Celebrated Limerick Poets Set to Illuminate April is Poetry Month with Ground Breaking Collections Revival Press is proud to announce a landmark literary event that on Friday, April 11th at 7:30 PM, the historic People’s Museum of Limerick will become the stage for the simultaneous launch of two extraordinary poetry collections by two of...
Trio Poetry Reading at The People’s Museum of Limerick for April 2025 April is Poetry Month in Limerick presents its first Trio Poetry Reading on Sunday, April 6th at 3:00pm in The Peoples Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square. Featured poets include Dublin’s Bob Shakeshaft and Helen Dempsey, along with Clare’s Deirdre Devally. Bob Shakeshaft:...
The People’s Museum of Limerick is proud to host the launch of Of Clay and Soil (Revival Press) the debut poetry collection by Dominic Taylor, on Friday, April 4th at 7:30pm. The event will take place as part of April is Poetry Month in Limerick in the elegant surroundings of the museum at 2 Pery...
Tá fíor-bhród orainn sa Limerick Writers’ Centre agus muid ag fógairt gurb í Máire Dinny Wren í an buaiteoir i gComórtas Filíochta Séamus Ó Cinnéide, a ritheamar don chéad uair riamh i mbliana agus muid ag iarraidh barr feabhais i bhfilíocht na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh. Roghnaíodh “In Uaigneas na Coille” don duais seo, faoi shúil...
INTERNATIONAL FLAYOUR TO APRIL’S ‘FIRST WEDNESDAY SERIES’ AT THE WHITE HOUSE BAR< LIMERICK The First Wednesday Series (FWS), in partnership with Poetry Ireland and the Limerick Writers’ Centre’s April is Poetry Month, announces two Scottish poets Hugh McMillan and Julie McNeill as the featured readers for its April 2nd, 2025 event at The White House...
April Poetry Festival, Limerick The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2025. During the 30 days of April, with over 13 events and over 20 performers, Limerick’s annual poetry festival April is Poetry Month in Limerick returns. Once again poetry will echo in the streets and intimate venues of this historic...
