Denis O’Shaughnessy has been writing books about Limerick for the past 25 years, and within their pages he has generally been acknowledged as capturing the character of the city, its nuances, pathos and humour. He has also been a regular contributor to the Irish Times Irishman’s Diary, Ireland’s Own and other publications. This, his latest...
Limerick Writers’ Centre warmly invite you to the publication of UNDERBELLY, the debut novel from Co. Limerick writer Tom Fitzgerald Sun 20th Nov 2022 2.30pm to 4.00pm. at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Sq., Limerick. The book will be launched by poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice. A teenage boy witnesses a physical attack on an...
Limerick Writers’ Centre announce to publication of Farewell Ink by MJ McGrath Fri 11th Nov 2022 7.30pm to 9.00pm. at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Sq., Limerick. The book will be launched by Prof Eoin Devereux Farewells are often the most difficult experiences we encounter as humans. Be they farewells to relationships, friendships,...
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...
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...
The Limerick Writers Centre is ready to launch our new Creative Writing Course – Write on the Edge – on the 10th of September, running for 6 weeks. If you wish to participate, please book now with Dominic Taylor at Limerick Writers as the numbers on the course will be restricted – to book email:...
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
