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'On The Nail' April Literary Event

The Limerick Writers' Centre
Presents
The April 'On The Nail' Literary Gathering
Tuesday 3rd April 2012 @ 8.00pm
Upstairs@Riddler’s Bar (formally Foley's), Sarsfield St, Limerick


(Limericks Newest Live Venue for Music and the Arts)


This month launch of Revival Literary Journal No.22 PLUS in association with Foras na Gaeilge Sean O’Coistealbha.

Seán Ó Coistealbha is a Conamara based poet who writes in both Irish language and English medium. Stadhan is Seán's second publication. His poetry is inspired by rural and cultural themes and sometimes reflect on a past life and times. Seán lives in An Spidéal with his Limerick City born wife and their five children.

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Gabhar Theatre Company in association with the UL Drama Society bring us the second of our Radio Noir series of 10 minute plays, tonight Bloody Mary by Mike Reidy. Cast: Grace Cronin, Shane Vaughan, Paul Them and Hugh O'Brien.

Everyone is invited to take part in the open-mic after the main event, poets, storytellers, musicians and writers . Even if you don't write you are welcome to bring something along to read. The night begins at 8.00pm and admission is free. So join us on the night and make this event something special.

NOTE: Our special authors book table will again be in operation, so if you want your book, CD's etc publicised make sure you are represented on the table. Contact Dominic Taylor at 087 2996409 to make arrangements.

The Limerick Writers' Centre acknowledges the support of Foras na Gaeilge.

Further information contact: Dominic Taylor 087 2996409
email limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com web www.limerickwriterscentre.com http://onthenailreadings.blogspot.com
To view videos of previous reading go to: http://www.youtube.com/onthenailreadings

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