Tag: <span>university of limerick</span>

The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2024 – Entries Open!
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The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2024 – Entries Open!

November 30, 2023February 18, 2024

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...

The Acoustic Club Tues 17th Oct 2023 @ the Record Room, Limerick
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The Acoustic Club Tues 17th Oct 2023 @ the Record Room, Limerick

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023

🎶 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...

Extraordinary Debut Poetry Collection ‘Real Words’ by Nenagh Poet Marie Studer Mesmerises Readers
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Extraordinary Debut Poetry Collection ‘Real Words’ by Nenagh Poet Marie Studer Mesmerises Readers

September 14, 2023September 22, 2023

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...

Book Launch: “An Unbreakable Dream” by Pat McLoughlin in Newcastle West, Co Limerick
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Book Launch: “An Unbreakable Dream” by Pat McLoughlin in Newcastle West, Co Limerick

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

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...

Capturing Life’s Verse: A Poetry Workshop Inspired by ‘Where I’m From’
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Capturing Life’s Verse: A Poetry Workshop Inspired by ‘Where I’m From’

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

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...

Book Launch: ‘News from Inside’ by Greg Carey
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Book Launch: ‘News from Inside’ by Greg Carey

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

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...

Poetry Reconvenes at White House Bar: September’s Poetry Gathering
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Poetry Reconvenes at White House Bar: September’s Poetry Gathering

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

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...

The Desmond O’Grady Memorial Reading 2023
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The Desmond O’Grady Memorial Reading 2023

April 13, 2023April 13, 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...