Tag: <span>literature</span>

The Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2025
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The Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2025

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

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...

‘Angela’s Rambling House’ Thurs 31st Oct 7.30pm @ the People’s Museum of Limerick.
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‘Angela’s Rambling House’ Thurs 31st Oct 7.30pm @ the People’s Museum of Limerick.

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

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...

Limerick Writers’ Centre Unveils Extraordinary Tale of 18th Century Merchant Prince.
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Limerick Writers’ Centre Unveils Extraordinary Tale of 18th Century Merchant Prince.

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

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...

LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE ANNOUNCES WINNER OF 2024 GERALD GRIFFIN FIRST ADULT FICTION COMPETITION
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LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE ANNOUNCES WINNER OF 2024 GERALD GRIFFIN FIRST ADULT FICTION COMPETITION

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

The Limerick Writers’ Centre is proud to announce that Cork based  Freyja Hellebust has been named the winner of the 2024 Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction with her manuscript novel submission “Head First, From a Height.” The official announcement took place on Friday, September 20th at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery...

Limerick Writers’ Centre Announces Winner of Inaugural Gerald Griffin Competition
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Limerick Writers’ Centre Announces Winner of Inaugural Gerald Griffin Competition

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

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:...

Book Launch: ‘The Golden Ass’ by Ciaran O’Driscoll Sun 26th May 3.00pm
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Book Launch: ‘The Golden Ass’ by Ciaran O’Driscoll Sun 26th May 3.00pm

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

Renowned poet and author Ciaran O’Driscoll is set to unveil his latest literary masterpiece, “The Golden Ass,” in a much-anticipated launch event hosted by the Limerick Writers’ Centre. Scheduled for Sunday, May 26th at 3:00 PM, the event will take place at The People’s Museum of Limerick, situated at 2 Pery Square, Limerick. Marking a...

Celebrated Irish writer Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, has been appointed external judge of the Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2024.
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Celebrated Irish writer Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, has been appointed external judge of the Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2024.

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024

The Limerick Writer’s Centre are delighted to announce that celebrated Irish writer Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, has been appointed external judge of the Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2024. Ní Chuilleanáin is an Irish poet and academic, and has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. Born in Cork City in 1942,...

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