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,...
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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...
First Wednesday Series April 2025
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 Bar, Limerick. Hugh McMillan is an award-winning Scottish poet from Penpont who writes in both Scots and English. His latest collection, “Diverted to Split,” was published by Luath in 2024. McMillan’s work has been featured three times in “Best Scottish Poems” and on National Poetry...
April Poetry Festival, Limerick 2025
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 city of Limerick. Long associated with poetry and literature the Limerick Writers’ Centre inaugurated the festival in 2013. For the month of April Limerick will showcase some of the best from the world of poetry, including local, national and international guest readers! Dominic Taylor, director...
Comórtas Filíochta Séamus Ó Cinnéide 2025 / Séamus Ó Cinnéide Poetry Competition 2025
Comórtas Filíochta Séamus Ó Cinnéide 2025 Spriocdháta: 28 Feabhra 2025 Tá Ionad Scríbhneoirí Luimnigh thar a bheith bródúil as insealbhú an Comórtas Filíochta Séamus Ó Cinnéide a fhógairt. Is comórtas nua é seo do dhánta i nGaeilge, atá deartha chun scríobh na filíochta i nGaeilge a spreagadh agus a chur chun cinn, agus ómós á thabhairt do Séamus Ó Cinnéide, duine a chuir cúis na Gaeilge chun cinn i Luimneach go díograiseach i rith an 20ú haois. Fógrófar buaiteoirí chomórtas na bliana seo i mí an Mhárta 2025 agus tabharfar cuireadh dóibh a saothar a léamh ag ócáid speisialta ag...
‘First Wednesday Series’ Wed 8th Jan 2025- Guest reader John W. Sexton plus Open-Mic.
The ‘First Wednesday Series’ continues in 2025 with special guest poet John W. Sexton. John W. Sexton was born in 1958 and identifies with the Munster Aisling tradition. His work spans vision poetry, contemporary fabulism, experimentalism and tangential surrealism. He is the author of eight poetry collections, the three most recent being Futures Pass (Salmon Poetry 2018), Visions at Templeglantine (Revival Press 2020) and The Nothingness Kit (Beir Bua 2022). A chapbook of his surrealist poetry, Inverted Night, came out from SurVision in April 2019. Under the ironic pseudonym of Sex W. Johnston he has recorded an album with legendary...
Book Launch: ‘Head First, From a Height by Freyja Hellebust Wed 27th Nov 2024
Limerick Writers’ Centre announce the launch of ‘Head First, From a Height’ by Freyja Hellebust on Wed 27th Nov 7.00pm at Prim’s Bookshop, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The guest reader to launch the book is Niamh Prior. ‘Head First, From a Height’ is the winning entry of the Gerald Griffin Competition for First Adult Fiction 20234. “We are thrilled to recognise Freyja Hellebust’s exceptional talent,” said Dominic Taylor, Director of the Limerick Writers’ Centre. “Her manuscript stood out in a field of impressive entries, showcasing the vibrant state of original fiction writing in Ireland today.” Judges Ciaran O’Driscoll and Eiléan Ní...
‘First Wed Series’ presents Michael Farry plus Open-Mic Wed 6th Nov 7.30pm
Join us at The White House bar on O’Connell Street Wednesday, November 6th, for our First Wednesday Series featuring acclaimed Revival Press poet Michael Farry. Known for his masterful craftsmanship and profound understanding of the human experience, Farry will share selections from his published collections alongside new works. His poetry is celebrated for its multifaceted approach and deep emotional resonance, offering insights that both challenge and comfort readers. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of Ireland’s finest contemporary poets. An open-mic session will follow the main reading – all are welcome to participate. Sign up in advance or come...
Limerick Writers’ Centre Unveils Extraordinary Tale of 18th Century Merchant Prince.
The Limerick Writers’ Centre is proud to announce the publication of “A Gentleman of Limerick – The Francis Arthur Story,” a captivating historical account written by Michael Kelly. This extraordinary tale brings to life the story of Francis Arthur, a member of the influential merchant family whose name still graces Limerick’s landscape today. Book Launch Details Date: Thursday, November 7th Time: 7:30 PM Venue: The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square Special Guest: Historian Paddy Waldron will launch the book About the Book “A Gentleman of Limerick” offers a meticulously researched glimpse into 18th century Ireland through the life...
Slipstreaming with poets John Liddy and Jim Burke
Revival Press present a unique reading and interaction with the two poets who founded the Stony Thursday Book nearly 50 years ago in Limerick, Jim Burke and John Liddy reunite to give a reading from their recent joint collection ‘Slipstreaming – In the West of Ireland’ at the Whitehouse Bar, O’Connell Street, Limerick on Wed 9th Oct 7.30pm. After the reading the two lifelong friends will discuss the origins of The Stony Thursday Book with the audience. Don’t miss what promises to be a night of poetic reminiscence and chat!
The Munster Poetry Slam Returns to Limerick
‘First Wednesday Series’ Announces Return of the Munster Poetry Slam to Limerick. The Limerick Writers’ Centre, in collaboration with Lime Square Poets, is thrilled to announce the return of the Munster Poetry Slam to Limerick. This exciting event will take place on Wednesday, September 4th, at 7:30 PM in the White House Bar, Limerick, as part of their much praised ‘First Wednesday Series’. The Munster Poetry Slam invites poets of all backgrounds, and locations, to showcase their original work in a competitive yet supportive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to perform their poetry before a live audience and a panel...