Wednesday, 9 October 2013

Sunday, 6 October 2013

. Ivy Day October 6 is the anniversary of the death of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), Irish statesman. Ivy Day
Ivy Day (IrishLá an Eidhneáin) was formerly observed on October 6 in Ireland, in memory of the prominent nationalist politician Charles Stewart Parnell (June 27, 1846 – October 6, 1891). James Joyce's short story, "Ivy Day in the Committee Room", features several Irish politicians who fail to live up to Parnell's memory. A small ceremony still takes place at Parnell's graveside in Glasnevin Cemetery on the Sunday nearest 6 October. It is attended by a small number of devotees of Parnell and a brief oration is delivered in his honour (at midday. The day to read from Dubliners....

Thursday, 3 October 2013

On the Nail by Limerick Writers Centre

Great evening on Tuesday. Some intense and personal prose and poetry contributions. If you want to go to a friendly Open Mike event you should try a visit. On first Tuesday of each month at The Locke Venue, upstairs at the Locke Bar, George's Quay Limerick. You can check out guest speakers on Limerick  Writers website.Limerick Writers' Centre