Limerick Writes
Unleash Your Inner Author!
Notice as of 23 Jan 2026
Unfortunately, due to high demand and limited places, the Limerick Writes workshops are now full, and as of 1 Feb, our waiting list is also full!Thanks for your interest, and keep an eye out for future workshops.
Limerick Writes is a short series of free Creative Writing workshops for beginner and intermediate writers.Hosted by students of the MA in Creative Writing program at UL, the workshops will run in the Dooradoyle Library on Friday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m., beginning on 27 February 2026 and running through 20 March 2026.As places are now full, we have removed the information about how to enquire and register.Important Notes
The workshops are free, but places are limited, so registration is essential. We will contact you to confirm your place. In the event that the workshops are over-subscribed, places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
The workshop will focus on the writing and editing process. As we are not (yet!) published authors, we are unable to offer advice on the publishing process.
Who We Are
Emma Beard lives in Co. Laois with her husband and two-year-old son. She is currently studying for an MA in Creative Writing in UL and is editing her first fiction novel.
Brian Keating worked in the tech industry for more than thirty years, before packing it in to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. He is currently studying for an MA in Creative Writing at UL. He lives in Limerick with his wife and two children. His short story, Missing Person, will be published in The Galway Review in April 2026. Other short stories have been longlisted for various competitions.