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The Thursday Forum, Thurs 29th Feb 2024 -with David Rice
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The Thursday Forum, Thurs 29th Feb 2024 -with David Rice

February 25, 2024February 25, 2024

Author and journalist DAVID RICE is this months guest at The Thursday Forum, Thursday 29th Feb 7pm at The Whitehouse Bar, 52 O’Connell St., Limerick. he will discuss his new book The Sundered Children, a book of 30 essays written by notable people dealing with the problem of integrated education, especially in Northern Ireland. Chapters in the book...

Celebrated Irish writer Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, has been appointed external judge of the Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2024.
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Celebrated Irish writer Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, has been appointed external judge of the Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2024.

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024

The Limerick Writer’s Centre are delighted to announce that celebrated Irish writer Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, has been appointed external judge of the Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2024. Ní Chuilleanáin is an Irish poet and academic, and has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. Born in Cork City in 1942,...

UPDATE: The Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2024
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UPDATE: The Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2024

December 2, 2023June 28, 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...

Book Launch: MATHIC by Donal O’Flynn
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Book Launch: MATHIC by Donal O’Flynn

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Revival Press invite you to the launch of MATHIC by Donal O’Flynn Fri 24th Nov Schoolyard Theatre, Charleville, Co. Cork 8.00pm. Mathic is loosely based on my imagined recording of discussions, over a period of a few years preceding 2022, between four companions, from the North Cork/South Limerick area. Two of these companions I imagine...

New Book to Showcase Late Limerick TD and Historian Jim Kemmy’s Influential Writings
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New Book to Showcase Late Limerick TD and Historian Jim Kemmy’s Influential Writings

October 27, 2023November 10, 2023

New Book to Showcase Late Limerick TD and Historian Jim Kemmy’s Influential Writings (with a Foreword by Professor Eoin Devereux) A compelling new book, titled “A Job of Journeywork,” is set to be unveiled, featuring a carefully curated selection of writings from the respected late Limerick TD, socialist and historian, Jim Kemmy. Published by the...

Literature & Music for Halloween Weekend
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Literature & Music for Halloween Weekend

October 23, 2022October 23, 2022

Some great events coming up next week from the Limerick Writers’ Centre as part of the Richard Harris International Film Festival. On Sat 29th we walk in the footsteps of Richard Harris and explore the history of Limerick cinemas plus some of our iconic writers with tour guide Joe Coleman. On Mon in The Commercial...

April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2023
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April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2023

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022

Limerick Writers’ Centre has been running April is Poetry Month in Limerick since 2013. We have been turned down for funding by Limerick City and County Council for our 2023 festival . Help us keep this valuable cultural asset by making a donation. Our target amount is E2,500

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