With Donal Ryan, John W. Sexton and Dr John McDonagh Poetry often relays a story, through its stylised wordplay and rhythms. In this discussion novelist/short story writer Donal Ryan and narrative poet John W. Sexton will read from their work and discuss the similarities and differences between the short story and the narrative poem. Moderated...
Write Now!: A Guide to Becoming a Writer is a helpful book. It is practical and covers a lot of ground. It begins with self-analysis – with a view to discovering if you have the personal qualities needed to fulfil your ambition to become a published author. Kieran Beville is a former teacher of English...
This month, our guests are Australian poet Philip Porter, and writers Tanya Farrelly and David Butler plus OPEN-MIC! Philip Porter Philip Porter has spent much of his life travelling for pleasure and work which is reflected in his poetry. A first generation Australian of Greek and British heritage he has never felt entirely “at home” anywhere,...
The Acoustic Club @ Charlie Malone's Bar, 19 Wolfe Tone Street, Limerick Present Tues 3rd Sept 2018 Faraway Martin -singer/songwriter Faraway Martin returns to Ireland from Doha, Qatar, where he has been based for the past four years. The singer/songwriter is completing a mammoth tour of Ireland, playing 32 gigs in all 32 counties, in...
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...
You Are Invited! Revival Press is pleased to announce the launch of The Unicycle Paradox A collection of poems by Kenneth Hickey Fri 26th Nov 2021 7.30pm Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin St, Cork Special guest speaker: Gerry Murphy All are welcome to attend. For further details: Dominic Taylor; Tel: 087 2996409; E: limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2022 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT FRI 18th MARCH 2022 The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition was inaugurated in 2012 by the late Barney Sheehan - poetry impresario of the White House Poetry Revival - in honour of Limerick poet Desmond O’Grady. The Limerick Writers’ Centre revived the...
In this exclusive Limerick performance, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Sarah McQuaid will perform an intimate concert. About this event To book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/limerick-writers-centre-present-sarah-mcquaid-the-record-room-limerick-tickets-299185049537 “One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music … Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.” —Neil March, Trust The Doc “She reached parts other singers...
The Poetry Circle present Three poets Reading Their Poetry Thurs 27thmJuly 7.30pm The People's Museum of Limerick The Poetry Circle, in collaboration with the Limerick Writers' Centre, proudly presents an evening of poetic expressions, featuring renowned poets Richard W. Halperin, Sheila Fitzpatrick O'Donnell, and Breda Spaight. The event will take place at the welcoming People's...
Join us on Wednesday 7th August at The Whitehouse Bar, 52 O'Connell Street, Limerick at 7.30pm for our First Wednesday Series poetry reading and open-mic. Our special guest reader is Bernadette Gallagher whose debut collection The Risen Tree was published by Limerick's Revival Press earlier this year! Bernadette Gallagher was born by the sea in...
