REDRESS is the debut collection of poetry from A.M. Cousins A. M. Cousins’ astute poems are sure-footed, superbly crafted, grounded in earned wisdom, shot through with insight, and written with perceptive compassion, anger at injustice and a humane clear-sightedness that is the hallmark of a unique voice. – Dermot Bolger, 2021. The launch will take place via Zoom, FRIDAY 19th MARCH 2021 7.30pm. The collection will be launched by poet Grace Wells. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84295248855… Book Available to purchase on-line at: https://limerickwriterscentre.com/…/redress-available…/
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Book Launch: Mayflies in the Heather
Mayflies in the Heather is the debut collection of poetry from Galway poet Art Ó Súilleabháin. He is deeply rooted in the landscape and language of Lough Corrib, illuminating every wing-picked insect, every curlew flight, reed and stone, replete with the lore of places. Ó Súilleabháin draws the reader into his keenly observed world with each well-tuned, musical line. The launch will take place via Zoom, FRIDAY 12th MARCH 2021 7.30pm. The collection will be launched by poet Kevin Higgins. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86134757895… Available to purchase on-line at: https://limerickwriterscentre.com/…/mayflies-in-the…/
On-Line Launch of Michael Durack’s ‘Flip Sides’
Dominic Taylor is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Book Launch Wednesday 12th Aug 7.30pm GMT on Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74067414997?pwd=QkZybGwrWXZUSnpKYlMzeERjT3gvQT09 Meeting ID: 740 6741 4997 Passcode: K9M7S0 MICHAEL DURACK Michael Durack was born on a farm near Birdhill, Co. Tipperary. He was educated at Nenagh CBS and UCD and worked as a teacher for 36 years. His work has been published in journals such as The Blue Nib, Skylight 47, The Cafe Review, The Stony Thursday Book and Poetry Ireland Review as well as airing on local and national radio. With his brother, Austin, he collaborates...
New Poetry Collection from Michael Farry
Launch of “Troubles” (Revival Press) a new poetry collection by Boyne Writers member Michael Farry. Launch by Anne Tannam. Trim Poetry Festival Sat 14th March 8pm to 9.30pm. Castle Arch Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath. Michael Farry, a retired primary teacher, is a Sligo native living in County Meath. He is a founding member of Boyne Writers Group, Trim, County Meath and of LitLab, the Cavan/Meath writers group. He was editor of Boyne Berries, the poetry and prose journal published by the Boyne Writers, from its inception in 2006 until 2014. He was selected for Poetry Ireland Introductions 2011. He has...
March 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The March 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 5th March at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month we are delighted to welcome poets Paddy Moran and marian O’Rourke PLUS the Open-Mic! Patrick Moran was born in Templetuohy, County Tipperary, where he still lives. He works as a post-primary teacher. He has won the Gerard Manley Hopkins Poetry Prize; he has also been a winner at Listowel Writers’ Week and the 2008 Éist Poetry Competition. In 1990, he was shortlisted for the Hennessy/Sunday Tribune Poetry Award. His poems have appeared...
Feb 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The Feb 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 6th Feb at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month we are delighted to welcome poets Richard W. Halperin and Frances Browner PLUS the Open-Mic! Richard W. Halperin has Irish/U.S. dual nationality. His poetry has been widely published in Ireland and the U.K. The poem ‘Snow Falling, Lady Murasaki Watching’ is on permanent display in the foyer of the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo. He had had three collections published by Salmon Poetry; the most recent is Quiet in a Quiet House, 2016....
Jan 9th 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The Jan 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 9th Jan 2020 at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month we are delighted to welcome actor, writer, director Myles Breen and the Poetry of Oscar Wilde PLUS the Open-Mic! Myles Breen will reprise excerpts from his recent sell out one man show on the life of Oscar Wild ‘A Wilde Fan’ bringing us the poetry of the great man himself. Join us for this unique presentation. Everyone is invited to take part in the open-mic after the main event, poets, storytellers, musicians and...
The Acoustic Club Every Tues 9pm @ The Number 3 Pub, Lr. Glentworth St., Limerick
https://limerickwriterscentre.com The Acoustic Club @ The Number 3 Pub, Lr. Glentworth St., Limerick EVERY TUES 9.00pm Open-Mic Plus Come and Play…Come and Listen! Book an open-mic spot Tel 087 2996409. ———————————————————————- The Acoustic Club, Limerick, is a weekly live music venue presenting local, independent and community musicians, plus nationally touring performers. It is a non-profit organisation and 100% volunteer operated. All aspiring songwriters, musicians, singers and community musicians are invited to attend and play in front of a live audience. All types of music and singers are welcome. The evening features performers doing short sets of two or three songs....
The Acoustic Club Tues 3rd Dec 2019 at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Limerick
The Acoustic Club at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick Presents Tues 3rd Dec 2019 9.00pm Fergal Nash – singer/songwriter Fergal Nash is a songwriter/singer and guitarist who hails from the parish of Kilcornan in Co. Limerick. He released his debut album “Take It Over” in July 2013 following a number of shorter EP’s. Described as being “Rather Excellent” by Alan Owens of the Limerick leader. Fergal is a busy live performer in the mid-west region and beyond. He is thrilled to be returning to play a headline slot at The Acoustic Club. His set will include some brand...
BOOK LAUNCH (Limerick launch): Shadows On My Shoulder by Con Hurley
Limerick Writers’ Centre Invite you to the launch of Shadows on my Shoulder – the heart warming memoir of a larger than life Irish family by Con Hurley Wed Dec 4th 2019 7.00 pm Limerick City Library, Michael St., Limerick Con Hurley was born in 1961 and lived in the Northside of Cork City, along with 21 siblings. He started work at age 10 selling newspapers around the city before joining the Irish army at 17. After leaving the army he fell into a life of addiction which saw his life spiral out of control. Following counselling he was offered...
The Acoustic Club Tues 26th Nov 2019 at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick
The Acoustic Club at Charlie Malone’s Bar, Wolfe Tone St., Limerick Presents Tues 26th Nov 2019 9.00pm. Seosamh de Rossa Born in Dublin in the early 90′s Seosamh started to write and play music from a young age. Influenced by artists such as Tracy Chapman, Damien Dempsey and Simon Neil, Joe began to write his first original songs and think seriously about a future in music in his early teens. As the lead singer and main song writer of Offaly based hard rock band Listen Up, he began to develop his own sound while continuing to jam it out on...
Launch of ‘Second Sight’ Anthology at Dec 2019 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The Dec 2019 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 5th Dec at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month the launch of SECOND SIGHT – an anthology of writing from The Limerick Writers’ Centre Creative Writing Class for Older People 2019 PLUS the Open-Mic! The anthology will be launched by Liz Kelly, Director of Mountains To The Sea Book festival and a Cultural Producer with Galway 2020. Second Sight – Edited by award winning poet Ron Carey, you will find within these pages stories and poems that lift the spirits, gentleness,...