The Limerick Writers’ Centre have announced the much-anticipated return of April is Poetry Month in Limerick for 2025, promising a month-long celebration of verse, rhythm, and literary expression. With over 13 events and more than 20 performers scheduled throughout April, this renowned festival continues to establish Limerick as a vibrant hub for poetry lovers.
Now in its 13th year, the festival will once again bring poetry to life across the historic streets and intimate venues of the city. Festival Director Dominic Taylor highlights its deep connection to the community, stating, “Poetry, like all genuine cultural activities, must have its roots among the ‘clay and soil’ of its communities.”
The festival launches on Wednesday April 2 at the White House Bar with an evening of poetry featuring acclaimed Scottish poets Hugh McMillan and Julie McNeill.
Throughout the month, audiences can look forward to:
• Four new poetry book launches by Revival Press.
• The annual Desmond O’Grady Memorial Reading on 16th April, with esteemed poets Ron Carey, John Liddy, and Anne Fitzgerald.
• Weekly online readings hosted by Lime Square Poets, bringing poetry to an even wider audience.
• A special tribute on 21st April to honour the life and work of Limerick poetry stalwart Tom McCarthy.
A performative essay and poetry sequence by John W. Sexton on April 27, blending literature and performance art.
This year’s festival will feature an impressive roster of poets, including Ron Carey, John Liddy, Hugh McMillan, Julie McNeill, John W. Sexton, Dominic Taylor, Cora Peters, Kieran Beville, and Tim Cunningham, among others.
Their diverse styles and themes ensure that there is something to captivate every poetry enthusiast.
All events are free and open to the public, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to making poetry accessible to all.
Whether attending in person or joining online, audiences can immerse themselves in the power of words and the beauty of spoken art.
For more details visit aprilispoetryfestivallimerick on Facebook.
