Mayflies in the Heather is the debut collection of poetry from Galway poet Art Ó Súilleabháin. He is deeply rooted in the landscape and language of Lough Corrib, illuminating every wing-picked insect, every curlew flight, reed and stone, replete with the lore of places. Ó Súilleabháin draws the reader into his keenly observed world with...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Present A Six Week Poetry Appreciation Course with Aosdána poet Ciaran O’Driscoll WED 14th OCT to WED 18th NOV 2020 on-line via Zoom. Start time: 7pm Fee payable in advance via PayPay, cash or cheque €90.00 Details and booking information Dominic Taylor limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com Poet and Aosdána member Ciaran O’Driscoll is offering...
The winners, and commended poems, of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2020 were announced tonight by judge John Liddy. The winning poems will be posted on the Limerick Writers’ Centre website, with the judge’s comments. Judge for this year’s competition, poet John Liddy, said he “felt the stirrings of pure and honest voices behind...
Limerick Writer’s Centre Writers Exchange Fully facilitated forum for writers run by well known Limerick writer and lecturer Eleanor McSherry. Facilitated sessions to help with ideas, re-kick start your writing Expert support and critical feedback for your work Guest writers from time to time will host the session And peer support €10 per session, pay...
Launch of “Troubles” (Revival Press) a new poetry collection by Boyne Writers member Michael Farry. Launch by Anne Tannam. Trim Poetry Festival Sat 14th March 8pm to 9.30pm. Castle Arch Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath. Michael Farry, a retired primary teacher, is a Sligo native living in County Meath. He is a founding member of Boyne...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The March 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 5th March at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month we are delighted to welcome poets Paddy Moran and marian O’Rourke PLUS the Open-Mic! Patrick Moran was born in Templetuohy, County Tipperary, where he still lives. He...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The Feb 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 6th Feb at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month we are delighted to welcome poets Richard W. Halperin and Frances Browner PLUS the Open-Mic! Richard W. Halperin has Irish/U.S. dual nationality. His poetry has been widely...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre has run April is Poetry Month in Limerick since 2014. Our aim is to create poetry events during April involving public participation, celebrating poetry’s vital place in our culture. We host a number of poetry events ourselves but this is also a cooperative festival of poetry taking in all the poetry...
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2020 in association with April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2020 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 17th MARCH 2020 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...
Thank you for your support during 2019. Below are some of our many highlights of the past year. We hope you have enjoyed being part of our community and we look forward to an exciting year for the Limerick Writers’ Centre in 2020. This year we held a total of 129 events made up of...
