The Limerick Writers’ Centre, in association with Poetry Ireland, proudly presents the 2025 Desmond O’Grady Memorial Reading on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This prestigious literary event will take place at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square. The evening will feature three distinguished poets: John Liddy, Ron Carey, and Anne Fitzgerald,...
INTERNATIONAL FLAYOUR TO APRIL’S ‘FIRST WEDNESDAY SERIES’ AT THE WHITE HOUSE BAR< LIMERICK The First Wednesday Series (FWS), in partnership with Poetry Ireland and the Limerick Writers’ Centre’s April is Poetry Month, announces two Scottish poets Hugh McMillan and Julie McNeill as the featured readers for its April 2nd, 2025 event at The White House...
April Poetry Festival, Limerick The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2025. During the 30 days of April, with over 13 events and over 20 performers, Limerick’s annual poetry festival April is Poetry Month in Limerick returns. Once again poetry will echo in the streets and intimate venues of this historic...
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2025 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT SATURDAY 15th MARCH 2025 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. The Limerick Writers’ Centre revived the...
Limerick Writers’ Centre announce the launch of ‘Head First, From a Height’ by Freyja Hellebust on Wed 27th Nov 7.00pm at Prim’s Bookshop, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The guest reader to launch the book is Niamh Prior. ‘Head First, From a Height’ is the winning entry of the Gerald Griffin Competition for First Adult Fiction 20234....
Limerick Writers’ Centre announces that entries for The Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2025 are now being accepted. The competition incorporates a four-week course for aspiring writers of longer fiction, conducted by poet and novelist Ciaran O’Driscoll. Aspiring authors are invited to submit 1500 to 2000 words, the beginning of a piece of...
Fix the date in your diary for the next ‘Angela’s Rambling House’, THURS 31st October 7.30pm at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Square! Join us for the spirited sounds of traditional Irish music, heartfelt songs, captivating stories, and the rhythmic tapping of dancing feet. Plus we expect to hear lots of Samhain stories and...
Join us at The White House bar on O’Connell Street Wednesday, November 6th, for our First Wednesday Series featuring acclaimed Revival Press poet Michael Farry. Known for his masterful craftsmanship and profound understanding of the human experience, Farry will share selections from his published collections alongside new works. His poetry is celebrated for its multifaceted...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre is proud to announce the publication of “A Gentleman of Limerick – The Francis Arthur Story,” a captivating historical account written by Michael Kelly. This extraordinary tale brings to life the story of Francis Arthur, a member of the influential merchant family whose name still graces Limerick’s landscape today. Book Launch...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre cordially invites members of the media to attend the award ceremony for the 2024 Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction. This inaugural competition celebrates emerging talent in Irish fiction writing and honours the legacy of Limerick-born novelist and poet Gerald Griffin. Date: Friday, September 20th, 2024 Time: 6.00pm Venue:...
