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UNESCO World Book Day with Quay Books and Limerick Writers’ Centre Thurs 22nd April 1pm

UNESCO World Book Day with Quay Books and Limerick Writers’ Centre Thurs 22nd April 1pm

April is Poetry Month in Limerick Celebrates World Book Day at Quay Books, Limerick 11 Sarsfield Street, Limerick Thursday, 23 April 1.00–2.30 pm Join us at Quay Books for a relaxed lunchtime gathering in honour of World Book Day. Whether you’re a regular visitor or simply passing by, we invite you to drop in, browse the shelves, and enjoy a moment surrounded by stories, ideas, and the joy of reading. Throughout the afternoon, we’ll have informal readings, conversations about books old and new, and plenty of opportunities to discover something unexpected. It’s a chance to connect with fellow readers, support...

Anthology Launch: Unsinkable – Poems Inspired by the Titanic

Anthology Launch: Unsinkable – Poems Inspired by the Titanic

UNSINKABLE Tour Reading Comes to Limerick – Wednesday 22 April, 7.30pm The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square We are delighted to welcome the UNSINKABLE poetry tour to Limerick for a special evening of readings inspired by one of the most enduring stories of the 20th century — the Titanic. Join poet Sandy Yannone and a gathering of fellow writers as they share work from Unsinkable: Poems Inspired by the Titanic, a remarkable anthology edited by Margo Taft Stever, Sandra Yannone, and Susana H. Case and published by Salmon Poetry. The collection brings together voices from across the world, each...

LOOK IN is a new collection of poetry by Michael Durack and it takes place Friday 17th April

LOOK IN is a new collection of poetry by Michael Durack and it takes place Friday 17th April

Revival Press, as part of April is Poetry Month in Limerick, is pleased to announce the launch of LOOK IN By Michael Durack LOOK IN is a new collection of poetry by Michael Durack and it takes place Friday 17th April  in The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square, Limerick at 7.30pm.  The book is published by Revival Press, an imprint of The Limerick Writers’ Centre, under their Community Publishing initiative and will be launched by poet and writer Edward O’Dwyer.  All are welcome to attend. LOOK IN is a book written by someone who loves poetry’s toolkit —...

Winning Poem Announced in the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2026

Winning Poem Announced in the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2026

George  Syranidis Announced as Winner of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2026 The Limerick Writers’ Centre is delighted to announce George Syranidis (UK) as the winner of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2026 with his winning poem The Cistern. The announcement was made last night during the much‑anticipated Desmond O’Grady Memorial Reading, an event, held in association with Poetry Ireland, that drew a large and warmly engaged audience. This year’s competition judge, Seán Lysaght, revealed the winning poem during the evening’s proceedings. Although Syranidis was unable to attend in person, he sent a specially recorded video of himself reading the...