Munster Poetry Slam 2026.Take part, email Dominic at limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com and book your spot. Basic Rules:Basically the poem has to be no more than 3 mins.It must be of the poets own construction.No props, or music is allowed, singing a song does not count either.Reading from the page is ok but not advised, you will tend to be deducted marks if you need to read it, so memorising it is best practice.You will need two poems as there will be two rounds, a preliminary round and then a final!Participants must be living in the province of Munster.
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The Acoustic Club is Back Tues 6th Oct 9pm
The Acoustic Club is a live music venue presenting local, independent and community musicians. Every first Tuesday of the month, starts 9pm, in The Number 3 Pub, Lr. Glentworth Street, Limerick (alongside the Glen Tavern). To sign up for the Open-Mic, email Dominic at limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com or just turn up early to get your name on the play list!
Book Launch: Work in Progress — An Anthology by The V94 Write Offs Tuesday 6th October, 7.30pm The People’s Museum of Limerick,
Book Launch: Work in Progress — An Anthology by The V94 Write Offs Tuesday 6th October, 7.30pm The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square. Published by Revival Press Revival Press is proud to announce the launch of Work in Progress, the first anthology from The V94 Write Offs Creative Writing Group, taking place on Tuesday 6th October at 7.30pm in the historic surroundings of The People’s Museum of Limerick. The event will be officially launched by best selling author Donal Ryan. Work in Progress brings together an exciting collection of poetry and fiction from one of Limerick’s most vibrant...
First Wed Series Poetry Reading & Open-Mic 2nd Sept @ The White house Bar, Limerick
Join us Wed 2nd Sept 7.30pm in The White House Bar for another night of poetry with special guest Stephen Murray followed by our open-mic! To book a spot email Dominic at limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com Hosts Lauren McNamara and D’or Seifer. About our guest Stephen Murray. Stephen Murray is the author of three critically acclaimed collections of poetry with Salmon Poetry: House of Bees, On Corkscrew Hill and The Sleep Thief. Born in Ireland in 1974, he grew up in London and lived in the first Women’s Aid shelter, foster care and children’s homes. His forth collection Your Mother examines the dychotemy...
The Acoustic Club is back Tues 1st Sept 9pm!
The Acoustic Club is a live music venue presenting local, independent and community musicians. Every first Tuesday of the month, starts 9pm, in The Number 3 Pub, Lr. Glentworth Street, Limerick (alongside the Glen Tavern). To sign up for the Open-Mic, email Dominic at limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com or just turn up early to get your name on the play list! The Acoustic Club is an initiative of the Limerick Writers’ Centre.
‘It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This’ Book Launch 14th Aug 2026
Launch of It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This by Miriam O’Donohoe. DATE: 14 August 2026; VENUE: The Good House, Inagh, Co. Clare; LAUNCHED BY: Burren Poet /Philosopher Patrick McCormack Revival Press is proud to announce the forthcoming launch of Miriam O’Donohoe’s debut poetry collection, It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This – a lyrical and deeply rooted celebration of rural life in County Clare. Drawing on her childhood in the Burren’s limestone valleys and the rich storytelling tradition passed down through her family, O’Donohoe invites readers to walk beside her through landscapes where history, mythology, and lived memory intertwine....
International Honour for Limerick Poet John Liddy as Hong Kong Review Publishes Major Critique of his latest work True to Form.
Limerick poet John Liddy has received significant international recognition with the publication of a full review of his latest collection, True to Form, in The Hong Kong Review, one of Asia’s leading English‑language literary journals. The review, titled Form and Fidelity, written by Tony Huang, Director and General Editor of the journal, offers a thoughtful and appreciative reading of True to Form, underscoring Liddy’s mastery of craft and his distinctive voice. For a Limerick poet to be featured in a journal of such international standing is a significant achievement, highlighting the global reach of Irish poetry and the enduring resonance...
Book Launch: ‘Gift of the View’ by Orla Fay 6pm Sun 31st May, Swift Cultural Centre, Trim Co Meath
Revival Press Launches The Gift of the View by Co Meath Poet Orla Fay Revival Press is pleased to announce the launch of The Gift of the View, the new poetry collection from Co Meath writer Orla Fay. The book will be officially launched by poet Michael Farry at Swift Cultural Centre in Trim, Co Meath on Sunday 31st May at 6pm. The Gift of the View affirms Orla Fay as a distinctive and resonant voice in contemporary Irish poetry, offering readers a rich, lyrical journey through the landscapes, inner and outer, that shape us. All are warmly invited to attend the launch and celebrate this important new publication from...
Book Launch: ‘Berlin Divided – An Irishman’s Journey Through the Cold War’ Tues 26th May 6.15pm Ard Scoil Ris, NCR, Limerick
Book Launch: Berlin Divided by Seosamh Ó Cuinneagáin. Tuesday 26th May 2026, 6.30pmThe Theatre, Ard Scoil Rís, North Circular Road, Limerick The Limerick Writers’ Centre is delighted to launch Berlin Divided, a gripping new memoir by Limerick‑based author Seosamh Ó Cuinneagáin. Born in Co. Kilkenny and long settled in Limerick, Ó Cuinneagáin traces his fascination with Germany back to childhood stories told by Paddy Stapleton, a Somme veteran whose tales of German precision sparked a lifelong curiosity. That early influence led him to study German at UCC and spend two decades of summers in Berlin, working by day in a cemetery and studying by...
Book Launch: ‘Sense of Place’ by Tom McElligott Thurs 21st May 6.15pm
Savoy Editions Announces the Launch of a New Novel by Limerick Author Tom McElligott Savoy Editions, an imprint of the Limerick Writers’ Centre, is delighted to announce the launch of Sense of Place, a compelling new novel by Limerick author Tom McElligott. The launch will take place on Thursday, 21st May at 6.15pm in Dooradoyle Library, Crescent Shopping Centre, Limerick. The book will be officially launched by author and workshop facilitator Madge O’Callaghan. About Sense of Place A chance encounter on a rain‑soaked bridge draws a weary commuter into the orbit of an old tramp whose past is far richer,...
First Wednesday Series 6th May 7.30pm The White House bar, Limerick
First Wednesday Series – May 6th 7.30pm. We’re back at The White House Bar on May 6th for another great night of poetry, featuring a guest reader from the MA in Creative Writing programme at UL, followed as always by our welcoming open‑mic. Join us for new voices, fresh work, and the warm community atmosphere that makes the First Wednesday Series such a highlight each month. Whether you want to read or simply listen, you’re part of the night. Wednesday, May 6th The White House Bar, Limerick 7.30pm Guest readers + open‑mic All are welcome. To sign up for the...
Book Launch: Shades of Red by Vivienne McKechnie 7.30pm The People’s Museum of Limerick.
Book Launch: Shades of Red by Vivienne McKechnie (Revival Press) Wednesday, 7.30pm The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Sq., Limerick Revival Press is proud to announce the launch of Shades of Red, the powerful new poetry collection from Limerick poet Vivienne McKechnie, taking place at 7.30pm in The People’s Museum of Limerick. The launch will be performed by author Donal Ryan. In this deeply personal and finely observed book, McKechnie traces the shifting contours of loss, love, and memory across the Irish landscape. Her poems move from the stark horror of Tuam’s unmarked graves to the quiet heartbreak of...