The ‘First Wednesday Series’, in association with Poetry Ireland, continues its journey next month on Wed 2nd July 2025 7.30pm at the famous old world pub, The White House Bar. Join hosts D’or and Lauren as we welcome Revival Press poet Jessica Browne as our special guest reader. Jessica Brown is a poet, novelist, teacher,...
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of poet Paul Durcan. Below a picture when he was our guest at the Cusile Poetry Festival in 2003. Poet John Liddy asked us to publish his poem ‘Paul Durcan Contemplates’ in tribute to Paul. PAUL DURCAN CONTEMPLATES The street view allowed the archeologist in you...
We are seeking authentic stories and poems from frontline workers engaged in social inclusion services for our upcoming anthology “Frontline Voices.” WHO CAN SUBMIT We welcome submissions from professionals and volunteers working directly with vulnerable people in: Addiction services (drugs and alcohol) Homelessness support Mental health services Crisis intervention Community outreach Social work and case...
Comórtas Filíochta Séamus Ó Cinnéide 2025 Spriocdháta: 28 Feabhra 2025 Tá Ionad Scríbhneoirí Luimnigh thar a bheith bródúil as insealbhú an Comórtas Filíochta Séamus Ó Cinnéide a fhógairt. Is comórtas nua é seo do dhánta i nGaeilge, atá deartha chun scríobh na filíochta i nGaeilge a spreagadh agus a chur chun cinn, agus ómós á...
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...
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...
Experience an enchanting evening of poetry and music as the soul-stirring verses of Mike MacDomhnaill intertwine seamlessly with the captivating melodies of Moxie. Join us on Friday, May 3rd, at 8 PM in the historic Desmond Hall, nestled in the heart of Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Immerse yourself in an evocative fusion of language and...
Revival Press, Limerick are proud to publish four poetry titles during April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2024. First up on the 5th April 7.30pm in The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square is ‘Weeds United’ from Mike MacDomhnaill. Bi-lingual writer Mike Mac Domhnaill has five books to his name in both Gaelic and...
As we enter April is Poetry Month in Limerick the ‘First Wednesday Series’ is back on Wed 3rd April in the Whitehouse Bar with a very special guest poet from the USA, Sandy Yannone. Sandy is a great friend of poetry in Limerick having cut her teeth in the local scene at our ‘On the...
