Jo Slade’s reaction to Arias of Consolation by John Liddy
“I’ve read Arias of Consolation several times, a wonderful paean for Limerick, a kind of opera in three line trecets that guides the reader through the city with the constancy of its own particular music. These are memorable songs that capture the ‘edginess’ and the beauty of the city. There is also a depth of perspective, […]
Part 4. Becoming a Writer In this ten-part series Kieran Beville aims to inspire, encourage and assist aspiring writers to fulfil their dreams to become authors.
The Novel (part 4) Coincidence plays a part in the development of many stories. Use it with discretion, exercise as much judicious constraint as you would with the use of the salt and pepper condiments. The element of coincidence occurs in all our lives and most of us have had experience of it, […]
Part 3: Becoming a Writer In this ten-part Series Kieran Beville aims to inspire, encourage and assist aspiring writers to fulfil their dreams to become authors.
The Novel (part 3) It may be a good idea to plan at what point in the story the high points will occur so that the writing remains lively and dramatic. Aim to use them in such a way that they draw the reader inexorably from chapter to chapter. So that at the end […]
Samhain in spoken word and song. Live performances at Treaty City Brewery from Limerick Writers’ Centre & open mic for audience participation
About this event Samhain Limerick’s Hallowe’en Festival proudly presents /the return of The Limerick Writers Centre performing Samhain themed poetry & prose in the cool surrounds of Treaty City Brewery. Dominic Taylor, John Liddy Mike MacDomhnaill & a special rendition of Drunken Thady & the Bishop’s Lady by Pat Power. Music and song form special […]
Becoming a Writer. In this ten-part part Series Kieran Beville aims to inspire, encourage and assist aspiring writers to fulfil their dreams to become authors.
Becoming a Writer In this ten-part series Kieran Beville aims to inspire, encourage and assist aspiring writers to fulfil their dreams to become authors. The Novel (part 2) I want to look a little deeper into the idea of writing a novel. You have an idea for a novel. You have let it […]
Becoming a Writer. In this ten-part part Series Kieran Beville aims to inspire, encourage and assist aspiring writers to fulfil their dreams to become authors.
The Novel No writer of the first order needs the formula any more than a sound man needs a crutch. In his simplest moods, when he is seeking to amuse, he does not manufacture a plot, he tells a story. (George Bernard Shaw) Writing a novel is about telling a story. This involves preparing a […]
A Halloween Themed Reading/Performance
Limerick Writers’ Centre in association with Samhain Halloween Festival present A Samhain Themed Reading/Performance Fri 29th Oct 2021 7.00pm to 9.00pm Treaty Brewery, Nicholas St., Limerick Join our guest readers and musicians Stories and poems from – John Liddy and Mike MacDomhnaill Plus a special live recitation of the Bard of Thomond, Michael Hogan’s ‘Drunken Thady and the Bishop’s Lady’ […]
An Island of Scribes and Bards – Part 3 Limerick Literary Legends – Poets
An Island of Scribes and Bards – Part 3 Limerick Literary Legends – Poets by Kieran Beville Kieran Beville – Proud Limerick-man and former teacher of English Literature – concludes a three part series on Irish writers, notably Limerick authors, showcasing their immense contribution to Ireland’s rich literary heritage. This week the focus is on […]
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