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Desmond O’Grady Memorial Reading Wed 19th April 2023
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents As part of April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2023 The Desmond O’Grady Memorial Reading Wed 19th April at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Square. Start 7.30pm This reading commemorates the late Limerick poet Desmond O’Grady. O’Grady, was born in Limerick in 1935, started writing poetry in his...
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KAYAK Limerick Travel Guide
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The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2023
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2023 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT SAT 18th MARCH 2023 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...
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Book launch: The Poster & Other Stories by Denis O’Shaughnessy
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...
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Gabriel’s ‘Farewell’ for Revival in Limerick
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...
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April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2023
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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Poet Tim Still Inspired by Limerick and its People
Limerick born poet Tim Cunningham turns 80 on June 21st and a special reading has been arranged for his birthday by the Limerick Writers’ Centre, the reading will take place at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square and kick off is 7.30pm. Reading alongside Tim will be long-time friend and poet John Liddy...
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A Reading with Emily Cullen, Michael Durack and Eoin Devereux
The Poetry Circle, an occasional reading series run by the Limerick writers’ Centre, are delighted to be taking part in this years programme of events for April is Poetry Month in Limerick. Tonight we introduce 3 poets each with a distinctive voice and style of presentation – Michael Durack, Emily Cullen and Eoin Devereux. Sexton’s...
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Now Booking The Limerick Literary, Cultural and Heritage Walking Tour
Now Booking Guided Literary Walking Tour for Limerick Join Limerick writer and Failte Ireland approved regional tour guide Joe Coleman for this fun and lively tour around literary Limerick. Learn about the rich history of writers and events that make literary Limerick unique. Tour length 2 hours. Every Thursday June 9th – August 25th. (You...