Writers' Week

Super excited to announce this year's dates for the unforgettable celebration of written word that is Listowel Writers' Week...we're back! #kerrycountycouncil #failteireland #listowelwritersweek #irish #irishstories

The Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival 2025 is taking place from March 28th - 30th. Be sure to call by! ballydbardfest.com

Time is almost up! Closing Date: March 10th 2024 Full list of competitions on our website: writersweek.ie/comp-2025/ For more information please email: [email protected] #kerrycountycouncil #failteireland #lww

Full list of competitions on our website: writersweek.ie/comp-2025/ Closing Date: March 10th 2024 For more information please email: [email protected] #kerrycountycouncil #artscouncilsupported #failteireland

Join local historian, Martin Moore, as he explores the dramatic events that unfolded during the siege of Listowel Castle! 📍Kerry Writers Museum 🕐6pm 📅20th September 2024 🎟️Free Admission ➡️eventbrite.ie/e/upon-their-k… #culturenight2024 #kerrycountycouncil #artscouncilsupported

Writers’ Week had the privilege of meeting the Irish Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason at Milwaukee Irish Festival #milwakeeirishfest #failteireland #kerrygroup

Day 3 at Milwaukee Irish Fest with the incredible Listowel Writers' Week crew! Soaking up the sunshine, music, arts, and culture—Irish spirit at its best! ☀️🎶✍️ #MKEIrishFest #kerrygroup #failteireland

"Writers Week is here at the Milwaukee Irish Festival! Join us for a weekend full of storytelling, culture, and creativity. 📚☘️ #failteireland #kerrygroup #milwaukeeirishfest

🎉WE'RE HIRING🎉 📚Interested in this role? 📚Would you like to be the Curator of Ireland's Oldest Literary Festival? For more information on this role please contact [email protected] #artscouncilsupported #kerrycountycouncil #failteireland

Readings by Rachael English & Sinéad Gleeson, two acclaimed writers whose most recent books, ‘Whatever Happened to Birdy Troy’ and ‘Hagstone’ consider the value of art in personal and societal terms. Hosted by @seancarlson Photo Credit Ger Holland Venue The Listowel Arms Hotel

A marvellous exploration of the work & life of Winifred M. Letts - poet, playwright, novelist, suffragist. The first poem I chose for Windfall @HachetteIre anthology Irish nature poetry was her WW1 poem 'Dead'. @clairerockfinch @lcollins232 @Edel_Hanley_ rte.ie/radio/lyricfm/…

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‘The Madonna Effect” Comedy panel with the brilliant Barbara Scully, Orla O’Doherty and Val Troy on the last evening of events during Writers’ Week 2024, exploring the theme ‘reinvention as you age’. Photo Credit Ger Holland #artscouncilsupported #failteireland #lww

Black and Irish: ‘Legends, Trailblazers and Everyday Heroes’ with Leon Diop and Briana Fitzsimons in conversation with Martin Dyar. ‘An informative tribute to Black Irish hero’s past and present with hopeful messages for those yet to come’ ~ Kirkus Reviews Photos: Ger Holland

Looking back @WritersWeek 2024, and it was a most enjoyable experience. Long may it continue to prosper. Thanks to @martindyar Simone Langemann @GHollandPhoto and all the fantastic staff, artists, guests and sponsors.

Book launch: ‘Autumn Blooms’ by Cyril Kelly, Paddy Glavin, and John Fitzgerald ‘Autumn Blooms a selection of stories, poetry and parables’ is a collection of writings by a trio of native Listowel sons: Paddy Glavin, Cyril Kelly and John Fitzgerald. #lww Photo Credit Ger Holland

Poetry as Gaeilge:by Caitriona Ní Chleirchín & Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha. two exceptional Irish language poets, both of whom, together with distinct lyrical and bilingual powers, possess a compelling in memory of Michael Hartnett, takes place in partnership with Poetry Ireland