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...
The winners, and commended poems, of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2022 were announced last night by judge Adam Wyeth at the Desmond O’Grady memorial reading in the People’s Museum of Limerick. First prize: Kendrick Loo for his poem ‘laundry’ Kendrick Loo is a poet and reviewer based in Singapore. His writing has appeared in...
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...
Revival Press Invite you to the launch of ‘A Place Apart’ by Kieran Beville Sun 3rd April 2022 2.30pm Limerick City Gallery of Art, Pery Sq., Limerick Launch by poet Anton Floyd. Kieran Beville is author of Write Now – A Practical Guide to Becoming a Writer (LWC, 2019). He has had a substantial number...
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2022 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT FRI 18th MARCH 2022 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...
You Are Invited! Revival Press is pleased to announce the launch of The Unicycle Paradox A collection of poems by Kenneth Hickey Fri 26th Nov 2021 7.30pm Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin St, Cork Special guest speaker: Gerry Murphy All are welcome to attend. For further details: Dominic Taylor; Tel: 087 2996409; E: limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com
THE LIMERICK WRITERS’ CENTRE is pleased to announce the launch of Just One More Thing – a Collection of Short Stories by Pat McLoughlin Fri 10th Sept 2021 8pm Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, Co Limerick It will be launched by author Donal Ryan. This collection of short fiction was a joy to read. Pat...
Hi everyone, Just to let you know that our creative writing course this coming September (exact dates to be finalised) will be taking on a new direction. We are delighted to have writer Madge O’Callaghan join us to facilitate the course. It will run over 6 weeks face to face (if the pandemic is over)...
Limerick Writer’s Centre Writers Exchange Fully facilitated forum for writers run by well known Limerick writer and lecturer Eleanor McSherry. Facilitated sessions to help with ideas, re-kick start your writing Expert support and critical feedback for your work Guest writers from time to time will host the session And peer support €10 per session, pay...
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2020 in association with April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2020 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 17th MARCH 2020 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...
