THE LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE is pleased to announce the launch of Just One More Thing – a Collection of Short Stories by Pat McLoughlin Fri 10th Sept 2021 8pm Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, Co Limerick It will be launched by author Donal Ryan. This collection of short fiction was a joy to read. Pat...
Revival Press is pleased to announce the launch of Arias of Consolation a new collection of poetry by Limerick poet John Liddy and it takes place Sunday 5th September at the Limerick City Gallery of Art, Pery Square at 2.30pm. The book is published by Revival Press, an imprint of The Limerick Writers’ Centre, under...
Book Launch: Steering By The Stars by Matt Mooney APRIL 30th 2021. Launch by poet Thomas McCarthy. “To borrow a line from the author, here is a book “where dreams are born again”. Mooney is clear-eyed, exact and precise in evoking the places where he has been gifted with insight, in recalling the people, who...
Hi everyone, Just to let you know that our creative writing course this coming September (exact dates to be finalised) will be taking on a new direction. We are delighted to have writer Madge O’Callaghan join us to facilitate the course. It will run over 6 weeks face to face (if the pandemic is over)...
REDRESS is the debut collection of poetry from A.M. Cousins A. M. Cousins’ astute poems are sure-footed, superbly crafted, grounded in earned wisdom, shot through with insight, and written with perceptive compassion, anger at injustice and a humane clear-sightedness that is the hallmark of a unique voice. – Dermot Bolger, 2021. The launch will take...
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...
