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...
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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...
UNESCO World Book Day with Quay Books and Limerick Writers’ Centre Thurs 22nd April 1pm
April is Poetry Month in Limerick Celebrates World Book Day at Quay Books, Limerick 11 Sarsfield Street, Limerick Thursday, 23 April 1.00–2.30 pm Join us at Quay Books for a relaxed lunchtime gathering in honour of World Book Day. Whether you’re a regular visitor or simply passing by, we invite you to drop in, browse the shelves, and enjoy a moment surrounded by stories, ideas, and the joy of reading. Throughout the afternoon, we’ll have informal readings, conversations about books old and new, and plenty of opportunities to discover something unexpected. It’s a chance to connect with fellow readers, support...
Anthology Launch: Unsinkable – Poems Inspired by the Titanic
UNSINKABLE Tour Reading Comes to Limerick – Wednesday 22 April, 7.30pm The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square We are delighted to welcome the UNSINKABLE poetry tour to Limerick for a special evening of readings inspired by one of the most enduring stories of the 20th century — the Titanic. Join poet Sandy Yannone and a gathering of fellow writers as they share work from Unsinkable: Poems Inspired by the Titanic, a remarkable anthology edited by Margo Taft Stever, Sandra Yannone, and Susana H. Case and published by Salmon Poetry. The collection brings together voices from across the world, each...
LOOK IN is a new collection of poetry by Michael Durack and it takes place Friday 17th April
Revival Press, as part of April is Poetry Month in Limerick, is pleased to announce the launch of LOOK IN By Michael Durack LOOK IN is a new collection of poetry by Michael Durack and it takes place Friday 17th April in The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square, Limerick at 7.30pm. The book is published by Revival Press, an imprint of The Limerick Writers’ Centre, under their Community Publishing initiative and will be launched by poet and writer Edward O’Dwyer. All are welcome to attend. LOOK IN is a book written by someone who loves poetry’s toolkit —...
Winning Poem Announced in the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2026
George Syranidis Announced as Winner of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2026 The Limerick Writers’ Centre is delighted to announce George Syranidis (UK) as the winner of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2026 with his winning poem The Cistern. The announcement was made last night during the much‑anticipated Desmond O’Grady Memorial Reading, an event, held in association with Poetry Ireland, that drew a large and warmly engaged audience. This year’s competition judge, Seán Lysaght, revealed the winning poem during the evening’s proceedings. Although Syranidis was unable to attend in person, he sent a specially recorded video of himself reading the...
April is Poetry Month – This Weeks Events
April is Poetry Month in Limerick. Event Number 5. On a cold, wet Friday night, the People’s Museum of Limerick became a bright gathering place as John Liddy’s poetry warmed the room and carried listeners into the reflective, finely‑tuned world of his work. Revival Press were proud to present True to Form, the newest collection from Liddy — a poet whose life and imagination move between Limerick and Spain, and whose voice continues to deepen with each book. April is Poetry Month in Limerick – Event Number 4 A wonderful gathering of poets filled the Belltable last night to mark...
Book Launch: ‘The Long Way Home’ (Savoy Editions) by Angie Togher Wed 18th Mar.7pm
Savoy Editions announce the launch of a new novel by Limerick writer Angie Togher. The launch takes place in Gleeson’s Bar, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare on Wed 18th March at 7.00pm. The book will be officially launched by author Madge O’Callaghan. Angie Togher is a Limerick-born writer who has resided in County Clare for the past four decades. Following a distinguished career as a Health Service Executive (HSE) administrator, she pursued her passion for creative writing upon retirement. An accomplished author and storyteller, Togher has received recognition in multiple short story competitions. The Long Way Home, from Savoy Editions, marks her...
APRIL IS POETRY MONTH IN LIMERICK 2026 – PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
APRIL IS POETRY MONTH IN LIMERICK 2026 A Landmark Month of Poetry, Performance and Publication Comes to the City Limerick once again takes its place as a beating heart of Irish literary culture as April Is Poetry Month returns for 2026 with an ambitious and wide-ranging programme of readings, book launches, installations, and special events running throughout the entire month of April. From intimate readings and performances to milestone anniversaries and UNESCO celebrations, this year’s programme offers something for every poetry lover — whether a lifelong devotee of verse or simply curious about what poetry has to offer. THE PROGRAMME...