The Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction 2024 Limerick Writers’ Centre is proud to announce the inauguration of The Gerald Griffin Competition for First Original Adult Fiction. The competition will take place as part of a new novel writing course given by poet and novelist Ciarán O’Driscoll. Aspiring authors are invited to submit...
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2024 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT SAT 16th MARCH 2024 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 who dies in 2014. The Limerick...
🎶 Join us once again for a night of musical magic at the fabulous Songwriter Open-Mic event! 🎶 Date: October 17th Time: 8.30pm Location: The Record Room, The Commercial Bar, Catherine Street, Limerick Hosted by The Acoustic Club, this is your chance to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and music. Whether you’re a...
The literary world is buzzing with excitement as poet Marie Studer unveils her remarkable debut poetry collection, ‘Real Words’, published by Limerick’s Revival Press. The launch will take place at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square, Limerick Sunday 8th Oct 2023 at 3.00pm. It will be launched by acclaimed award winning author and...
Join us for an evening of literary celebration as we unveil a compelling work of fiction that resonates with the harsh realities of Irish history. Renowned author Pat McLoughlin is set to launch his latest masterpiece, “An Unbreakable Dream,” published by Limerick Writers’ Centre on Friday, October 6th, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The event will...
Join us for a Poetry Workshop presented by Revival Press and Limerick Writers’ Centre, centered around Sheila Fitzpatrick O’Donnell’s acclaimed poetry collection, “Where I’m From.” Date: Saturday, September 9th, 2023 Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square, Limerick Uncover the art of poetic expression as Sheila delves...
Revival Press, the poetry imprint of the Limerick Writers’ Centre, are delighted to announce the upcoming release of ‘News from Inside’, a debut collection of poems by poet and philosopher Greg Carey. The collection will be launched by acclaimed poet Ron Carey, the brother of Greg. The launch takes place at The People’s Museum of Limerick, 2...
Following the triumphant debut of the ‘First Wednesday Series’ in August at the White House Bar, 52 O’Connell Street, Limerick, we’re thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited sequel. On Wednesday, September 6th, at 7:30 pm, the second chapter of this captivating series unfolds, graced by the presence of the much admired, Greg Delanty, a top...
Irish poet John Liddy, known for his works in Limerick and Madrid, embarked on a unique collaboration during his visit earlier this year to Halong, Vietnam. It was a historic occasion for the Irish poet and made even more special when John, as far as he is aware, became the first Irish poet to have...
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...
