Poetry Circle (Limerick Writers’ Centre) and Lime Square Poets present First Wednesday Series, an open mic and poetry reading gathering on the first Wednesday of the month. First Wednesday Series is hosted by Laura McNamara and D’or Seifer with the intention of inspiring a passion for poetry performance and gather poets from the mid-west region. Join us on February 4th at 7:30pm for the First Wednesday Series’ monthly session, featuring a reading from poet Kaya McCarthy followed by open mic. The event takes place at the White House Bar (52 O’Connell St., Limerick). All our events are free and all...
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Comórtas Filíochta Séamus Ó Cinnéide 2026
Comórtas Filíochta Séamus Ó Cinnéide 2026 Spriocdháta: 28 Feabhra 2026 Tá Ionad Scríbhneoirí Luimnigh thar a bheith bródúil as an Comórtas Filíochta Séamus Ó Cinnéide a fhógairt. Is comórtas é seo do dhánta i nGaeilge, ionas scríobh na filíochta i nGaeilge a spreagadh agus a chur chun cinn, chomh maith le hómós 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 ag tús Mí Márta 2026 agus tabharfar cuireadh dóibh a saothar a léamh ag ócáid speisialta i lár Sheachtain...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre: A Literary Beacon on the Shannon
In the heart of Limerick city, where the Shannon flows and literary tradition runs deep, the Limerick Writers’ Centre stands as a vibrant hub for creative expression, nurturing both emerging and established voices in one of Ireland’s most storied cultural landscapes. For years, this vital institution has been weaving together the threads of community, craft, and celebration, creating a landscape of literary achievement that honours the past while boldly embracing the future. The Centre’s mission extends far beyond simply providing inspiration and advice for writers. It serves as an incubator for talent, a champion of the written word in all...
Entries Open for the 2026 Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition.
Entries Open for the 2026 Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition. Limerick Writers’ Centre is proud to announce the 2026 Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT SAT 7th MARCH 2026 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 the late Limerick poet Desmond O’Grady, who died in 2014. The Limerick Writers’ Centre now runs the competition as part of April is Poetry Month in Limerick festival. The prize winner of this year’s competition will be announced during April 2026 and will be invited to give a reading of his/her work during the 2027 festival. First...