Mayflies in the Heather is the debut collection of poetry from Galway poet Art Ó Súilleabháin. He is deeply rooted in the landscape and language of Lough Corrib, illuminating every wing-picked insect, every curlew flight, reed and stone, replete with the lore of places. Ó Súilleabháin draws the reader into his keenly observed world with...
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2021 ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED. 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 competition as part of our April...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre is pleased to announce a mentoring service for poets. The service is aimed at those who are at intermediate level and beyond; looking to move to the next stage in their poetry writing – perhaps putting together a collection. Published poets will also find this helpful, they will be encouraged to...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Present A Six Week Poetry Appreciation Course with Aosdána poet Ciaran O’Driscoll WED 14th OCT to WED 18th NOV 2020 on-line via Zoom. Start time: 7pm Fee payable in advance via PayPay, cash or cheque €90.00 Details and booking information Dominic Taylor limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com Poet and Aosdána member Ciaran O’Driscoll is offering...
No B-Sides Here! Fiona Clark Echlin Flip Sides by Michael Durack Revival Press (2020), Limerick. 80pp, €12.00 ISBN 978-1-9162593-8-6 Sales: www.limerickwriterscentre.com While adhering to the familiar settings in time and place which have become his signature, Durack’s explorations of Ireland’s rural Mid-West while coming of age are extended to include the flip side of these...
The organisers of the Bring Your Limericks to Limerick Competition have made the difficult decision to cancel this years competition final due to take place Sat 22nd Aug 2020 in Dolans Music Venue. Considering the unpredictability of travel as well as the safety and comfort of our participants and audience we feel that this is...
The winners, and commended poems, of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2020 were announced tonight by judge John Liddy. The winning poems will be posted on the Limerick Writers’ Centre website, with the judge’s comments. Judge for this year’s competition, poet John Liddy, said he “felt the stirrings of pure and honest voices behind...
Limerick Writer’s Centre Writers Exchange Fully facilitated forum for writers run by well known Limerick writer and lecturer Eleanor McSherry. Facilitated sessions to help with ideas, re-kick start your writing Expert support and critical feedback for your work Guest writers from time to time will host the session And peer support €10 per session, pay...
Launch of “Troubles” (Revival Press) a new poetry collection by Boyne Writers member Michael Farry. Launch by Anne Tannam. Trim Poetry Festival Sat 14th March 8pm to 9.30pm. Castle Arch Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath. Michael Farry, a retired primary teacher, is a Sligo native living in County Meath. He is a founding member of Boyne...
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The March 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 5th March at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month we are delighted to welcome poets Paddy Moran and marian O’Rourke PLUS the Open-Mic! Patrick Moran was born in Templetuohy, County Tipperary, where he still lives. He...
