The Poetry Circle in association with April is Poetry Month in Limerick presents A reading with 3 poets Edward O’Dwyer, Frances Browner and John Liddy Wed 26th April 2023 7.30pm The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pary Sq., Limerick. Edward O’Dwyer is from Limerick, Ireland, and writes poetry and fiction. His most recent book, Cheat...
Co Clare poet Niamh Twomey was announced the winner, with her poem ‘Airmead in the Glen’, of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2023 by competition judge Eleanor Hooker last night at the Desmond O’Grady Memorial Reading held in The People’s Museum of Limerick. Eleanor Hooker said about the winning poem: ‘Airmead in the Glen’,...
CLICK TITLES FOR DETAILS A Farewell to Poetry – Gabriel Fitzmaurice Witness – Anne Donnellan The Day’s Worth – Calvin McManus Weaned on War – Eugene Platt Drawing on Memory – Tom Conaty
THE LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE runs the popular Acoustic Club for songwriters every month in the Record Room of the Commercial Bar on Catherine Street. Now, in association with EGN Productions, they are launching a fundraising compilation album to help raise funds for the Doras Ukrainian Refugee Appeal Fund in Limerick. Doras is an independent, non-profit,...
The Poorest of The Poor – Seosamh Ó Cuinneagáin’s Personal Journey Administering to the Street Children of India. Former Ardscoil Rís teacher in Limerick and Mary Immaculate College lecturer Dr Seosamh Ó Cuinneagáin will launch his latest book The Poorest of the Poor, Thursday 15th Sept 7.30pm in Ardscoil Rís, on the North Circular Road. The book, published...
Described as “the best contemporary, traditional, popular poet in English”, Kerry poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice will read in Limerick this September. Local publishers Revival Press has announced a reading and book launch with Gabriel Fitzmaurice at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Sq., Limerick on Thurs 22nd Sept 7.30pm. The book, A Farewell to Poetry...
MK Chavez Website: https://www.limesquarepoets.com/event-details/lime-square-poets-featuring-mk-chavez FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/456517346216408 Kevin Higgins Website: https://www.limesquarepoets.com/event-details/lime-square-poets-featuring-kevin-higgins-1 FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/316640137175931 Maeve McKenna Website: https://www.limesquarepoets.com/event-details/lime-square-poets-featuring-maeve-mckenna FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/484852216530450 Emily Cullen Website: https://www.limesquarepoets.com/event-details/lime-square-poets-featuring-emily-cullen FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/751036755864594
New History of the 1921 Curfew Murders Retired local tour guide and historian Mark Liddy from Sycamore Avenue in Janesboro is publishing a new book called Centenary of The Curfew Murders 1921-2021. The book will be launched on Sat 23rd April at 4.00pm in the Janesboro Football Club, Pearse Stadium, Janesboro. The book deals with...
‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering present a reading with 3 poets Tim Cunningham; AM Cousins; Richard W. Halperin. Wed 6th April 2022 7.00pm The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq., Limerick. Admission Free – Donations Accepted Tim Cunningham was born in Limerick and educated at C.B.S., Limerick, and Birkbeck College, London. He has worked mainly...
