‘First Wednesday Series’ Wed 6th Aug 2025 7.30pm @ The White House bar, Limerick The ‘First Wednesday Series’, in association with Poetry Ireland, continues its journey next month on Wed 6th Aug 2025 7.30pm at the famous old world pub, The White House Bar. Join hosts D’or and Lauren as we welcome Revival Press poet Fiona Smith as our special guest reader. Fiona Smith’s chapbook Travellers of the North was published by Arc Publications in 2022. She has had poetry published in Southword, Poetry Ireland Review, The Stony Thursday Book, Hennessy New Irish Writing, the Templar Poetry Anthology Skein and...
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‘First Wednesday Series’ Wed 2nd July 2025 7.30pm @ The White House bar, Limerick
The ‘First Wednesday Series’, in association with Poetry Ireland, continues its journey next month on Wed 2nd July 2025 7.30pm at the famous old world pub, The White House Bar. Join hosts D’or and Lauren as we welcome Revival Press poet Jessica Browne as our special guest reader. Jessica Brown is a poet, novelist, teacher, and creative writing mentor. Her collection of poetry _And Say_ was published with Revival Press in 2019, and her most recent novel _Penny’s Story_ came out last year in December 2024. Her website is www.jessicabrownwriter.com The open-mic continues to attract the very best local poets...
Book Launch: ‘Connections & Reflections’ by Sandra Lefroy Thurs 26th June 6.30pm
Literary Heritage Comes Alive: Sandra Lefroy’s ‘Connections and Reflections’ to Launch at Killaloe. New book explores family ties to Jane Austen, William Wordsworth, and the inspiration for Austen’s beloved character Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice. The Limerick Writers’ Centre is proud to announce the launch of ‘Connections and Reflections’ A chronicle of Sandra Lefroy’s family ties to such luminaries as Jane Austen, William Wordsworth and noted jurist Tom Lefroy Event Details: Date: Thursday, 26th June 2025 Time: 6:30 PM Venue: Killaloe Hotel & Spa, Kincora Harbour, Killaloe Launch: Sean Donlon, formerly Irish Ambassador to the United States, Secretary General to the Department of...
‘First Wednesday Series’ Poetry Reading and Open-Mic. Wed 4th June 2025 – Special Guest reader: Cora Peters
Our dynamic poetry reading and open-mic the ‘First Wednesday Series’ at The White House Bar, Limerick returns on Wed 4th June 7.30pm with special guest reader Cora Peters.Cora’s debut collection has recently been published to wide acclaim locally and abroad, so don’t miss this special occasion to hear her recite her work.The ‘First Wednesday Series’ is brought to you by Limerick Writers’ Centre and Lime Square Poets.
The Acoustic Club Returns Tues 3rd June 9.00pm @ The Number 3 Pub, Limerick
We’re back next Tuesday 3rd June…join us! Sign up for an open-mic spot or just turn up on the night! 9.00pm start! Bring your songs and your magic!
First Wednesday Series – Wed 7th May 2025 7.30pm @the White House Bar, Limerick
First Wednesday Poetry Series Returns to The White House Bar. Following our successful April Poetry Month events, the poetry continues in Limerick on Wednesday, May 7th at The White House Bar. Our First Wednesday Series welcomes talented students from UL’s acclaimed MA in Creative Writing program, introduced by Emily Cullen. The evening will also feature our popular Open-Mic session—bring your own poems to share! Whether you come to perform or simply enjoy the words, join us for another night of poetic excellence.
Book Launch: The Beauty in the Broken by Cora Peters
REVIVAL PRESS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF CORA PETERS’ DEBUT COLLECTION “THE BEAUTY IN THE BROKEN” Limerick, Ireland – Revival Press proudly announces the launch of “The Beauty in the Broken,” the highly anticipated debut collection from renowned Limerick poet and storyteller Cora Peters. The launch event will take place on Friday, April 25th at 7:30 PM at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square. Described as a “true modern day Bard,” Peters brings her exceptional storytelling gifts to this collection of poems and stories that evoke the vivid memories of growing up in 1960s Limerick. “The Beauty in the Broken”...
April is Poetry Month in Limerick Present: TOM McCARTHY: THIS IS YOUR POETRY LIFE.
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, and always with the people.Tonight, as we celebrate Tom’s contributions to Limerick’s rich literary landscape, we honour not just his words but his presence – the way he has shown up, year after year, to ensure that poetry remains vital in our community. His commitment...
Two Book Launches: Beville and Cunningham Unite to Launch Books!
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 Limerick’s most distinguished wordsmiths, Tim Cunningham and Kieran Beville. This much anticipated evening will showcase two remarkable poets at the height of their creative powers. Kieran Beville will introduce his sixth poetry collection, Shadowlands, to be officially launched by renowned poet Mike Mac Domhnaill. Simultaneously,...
Book Launch: ‘Of Soil and Clay’ by Dominic Taylor
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 Square, Limerick. Of Clay and Soil marks a significant milestone as Taylor, known primarily as a publisher of numerous poetry collections, steps into the spotlight with his own deeply personal work. This collection presents an honest exploration of Taylor’s private self and deeply-felt concerns, offering...