Kickstart your 2024 creative journey by joining us for an unforgettable evening of poetry and camaraderie! We’re thrilled to invite you to our New Year Poetry Celebration at the Whitehouse, Limerick featuring the renowned guest poet, Ciaran O’Driscoll. This much-anticipated event will take place on Wednesday, 3rd January 2024, starting promptly at 7:30 PM. Ciaran...
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UPDATE: The Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2024
The Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2024 Due to a request for a postponement of deadline being granted for the initial submission to the Gerald Griffin First Fiction Competition, this postponement has now been granted to all who wish to avail of it. The new deadline is now Friday 2nd February Limerick...
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2024 – Entries Open!
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2024 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT SAT 16th MARCH 2024 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 Limerick poet Desmond O’Grady who dies in 2014. The Limerick...
Book Launch: ‘The Truth About Lies’ by Tom Fitzgerald
The Limerick Writers’ Centre invite you to the launch of ‘The Truth About Lies’ the new novel by Tom Fitzgerald. SUNDAY 3rd DEC 3.00pm, The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Sq., Limerick. The book will be launched by Roisin Meaney. Set in present day Killarney, the story revolves around the abduction of twenty three...
Extraordinary Debut Poetry Collection ‘Real Words’ by Nenagh Poet Marie Studer Mesmerises Readers
The literary world is buzzing with excitement as poet Marie Studer unveils her remarkable debut poetry collection, ‘Real Words’, published by Limerick’s Revival Press. The launch will take place at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square, Limerick Sunday 8th Oct 2023 at 3.00pm. It will be launched by acclaimed award winning author and...
Book Launch: The Man Who Became Poems by Edward O’Dwyer
Poet and author Edward O’ Dwyer is set to launch his highly anticipated second book of stories, “The Man Who Became Poems,” on Monday, 25th September at 7:30 PM. The book is published by the Limerick Writers’ Centre and the launch will take place at the elegant Strand Hotel on the Ennis Road, Limerick within...
The Acoustic Club Tues 22nd Aug 2023
The Acoustic Club @ Record Room, The Commercial Bar, 46/47 Catherine Street, Limerick TUES 22nd Aug 2023. As we head towards the end of summer (did we have one?) The Acoustic Club, renowned for its songwriter open-mic sessions brings you another evening of exceptional emerging talent . If you have a burning desire to share...
Announcing FOUNDATION SONG: A Captivating New Poetry Collection from Eamon Carr
Revival Press, the poetry imprint of the Limerick Writers’ Centre, are delighted to announce the upcoming release of a new poetry book from writer Eamon Carr. The launch will take place at Ruby’s Cocktail Bar, Ciss Maddens, 40 Drury St., Dublin, DO2 E128 on Thurs 20th July 6.00pm. In this collection, titled FOUNDATION SONG, Carr delves into the profound...
Live Summer Poetry Event: The Poetry Circle Presents Three Poets Reading Their Poetry + Open-Mic
The People’s Museum of Limerick is set to come alive with the enchanting power of poetry on Thursday, July 27th, 2023, at 7:30pm. The Poetry Circle, in collaboration with the Limerick Writers’ Centre, proudly presents an evening of poetic expressions, featuring renowned poets Richard W. Halperin, Sheila Fitzpatrick O’Donnell, and Breda Spaight. The event will...
The Poetry Circle presents a reading with 3 poets. Wed 26th April 2023
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...