• White House Readings

    The Lock Bar Lock Quay, Limerick, Ireland, Ireland

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  • All Week – Poetry and Painting Exhibition

    CBI 51 O'Connell St.,, Limerick

    The exhibition comprises of 15 works of art by local artists which were created in response to a call-out for poets to submit a poem for April is Poetry Month in Limerick. The exhibition is assisted by renowned local artist Kate Hennessy. The exhibition will run fro Monday 25th March to the 30th April 2019....

  • A reading with US poet Sandy Yannone

    Sexton's Bar 91 Henry Street, Limerick, Ireland

    After her marvelous reading at April is Poetry Month in Limerick in 2017, US poet Sandy Yannone makes a welcome return to Limerick, this time she has brought 4 friends with her: Carolyn Zukowski, Peter Wise, Mary Scheurer and Jim Burke in what promises to be one of the highlight events of the festival.   Everyone...

  • Remembering Michael Hartnett – A language Seldom Spoken

    Limerick City Library Michael St.,, Limerick

    In association with Foras na Gaeilg. A timely lecture, in Irish and English, on the work of Co Limerick poet Michael Hartnett, whose 20th anniversary occurs this year. Dr John McDonagh and Dr Stephen Newman of Mary Immaculate College will look at examples of his poetry in Irish following his ‘Farewell to English’ in 1975....

  • A reading with Tim Cunningham and Richard W. Halperin plus music with jazz duo Rory Murphy and Paddy Shanahan

    Nelly's Cafe Nicholas Street, Limerick

    Join us for an evening of poetry and jazz with an international flavour in the heart of historic Limerick. Two poets Limerick born Tim Cunningham and Irish-American, now residing in France, Richard W. Halperin will read from their poetry collections. Plus some cool jazz from due Rory Murphy and Paddy Shanahan. Tim Cunningham was born...

  • An introduction to Haiku workshop with Sean O’Connor (Ended)

    Limerick Writers' Centre 12 Barrington St.,, Limerick

    An overview of haiku poetry, with English-language examples, a short history of Japanese haiku and its major practitioners, and the various techniques used to write haiku. Includes writing exercises and a sharing/feedback session. Suitable for beginners. Sean O’Connor is a poet and writer who has been writing haiku for over 30 years. Workshop Fee 12.00...

    €12.00
  • World Book Day celebration

    Arthur's Quay Shopping Centre Arthurs Quay, Limerick, Ireland

    Join us for a celebration of UNESCO World Book Day with books and roses outside Quay Books.

  • Book launch and Reading with Louis Bourne and John Liddy

    The Granary Library Michael Street, Limerick

    Revival press are pleased to announce the publication of 'The Thought of Seeing' by US poet Louis Bourne. In this overdue, welcome first collection of poems in English by Louis Bourne, who has given so much time and talent to translating other poets’ work. The book launch will be proceeded by a reading from poet...

  • The Acoustic Club Tuesday 23 April

    Charlie Malones 19 Woulfe Tone Street, Limerick

    The exhibition comprises of 15 works of art by local artists which were created in response to a call-out for poets to submit a poem for April is Poetry Month in Limerick. The exhibition is assisted by renowned local artist Kate Hennessy. The exhibition will run fro Monday 25th March to the 30th April 2019....