Kerry Writers Museum

Kerry Writers Museum A museum of words and spirit where the imaginative worlds of the great Kerry writers are evoked, inc

The Seanchaí is a visitor and cultural heritage centre in the Historic Town of Listowel which presents the works of the great Kerry writers in a unique audio-visual experience. Located in a 19th century Georgian residence in Listowel’s magnificent Square, the Centre features five of the County Kerry’s most esteemed writers – John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, George Fitzmaurice, Brendan Kennelly and M

aurice Walsh. The writings of these national and internationally renowned literary figures are filled with an abundance of rich characters, humour, romance and tragedy drawn from the towns and villages of North Kerry. The words of the writers will make you laugh and cry, but above all you will come away from your visit to Seanchaí with a sense of the people and places that shaped Kerry’s literary genius.

✨ As this year’s Listowel Writers’ Week draws to a close, the stories continue at Kerry Writers’ Museum Festival memorie...
01/06/2026

✨ As this year’s Listowel Writers’ Week draws to a close, the stories continue at Kerry Writers’ Museum

Festival memories may still be fresh, but the literary journey carries on here in the heart of Listowel.

Step inside to discover the writers, voices, and stories that continue to shape this remarkable place.

📍 Kerry Writers’ Museum, 24 The Square, Listowel, Co.Kerry. V31 RD93.

We look forward to welcoming you.



29/05/2026

✨ Step Inside the Story at Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel

As the magic of Listowel Writers' Week fills the air, step inside our doors to find where literature truly comes to life.

Our museum isn’t just a building; it’s where the voices of Kerry’s literary giants like John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, and Brendan Kennelly — gather and linger, all year round.

Step off the Square and into the very heartbeat of Irish storytelling.

📍 Kerry Writers’ Museum, 24 The Square, Listowel, Co.Kerry. V31 RD93.

🔗 kerrywritersmuseum.com

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29/05/2026

Presentations, workshops, concerts and an outing!

✨ Windows of Wonder Guided Tour in Kerry Writers’ Museum as part of Listowel Writers’ Week festivalFestival season is in...
29/05/2026

✨ Windows of Wonder Guided Tour in Kerry Writers’ Museum as part of Listowel Writers’ Week festival

Festival season is in full swing in Listowel, and we are delighted to welcome Listowel Writers' Week visitors to Windows of Wonder — a special guided tour of Kerry Writers’ Museum.

Join us today, Friday 29th May at 12.30pm and step through the stories, discover the voices that shaped our literary heritage, and experience the museum through fresh eyes.

📍 Kerry Writers’ Museum, 24 The Square, Listowel, Co.Kerry. V31 RD93.

🕧 Friday 29th May | 12.30pm

🎫 Tickets €10 available in the Museum.

All festival-goers warmly welcome.





✨ Step Inside the Story during Listowel Writers’ Week Festival visitors are invited to experience Windows of Wonder in K...
28/05/2026

✨ Step Inside the Story during Listowel Writers’ Week

Festival visitors are invited to experience Windows of Wonder in Kerry Writers’ Museum during this year’s Listowel Writers' Week festival.

Blending storytelling, theatre and literary heritage, these engaging guided tours offer a unique way to explore the museum and discover the writers, voices and stories connected to Kerry’s rich literary tradition.

A wonderful addition to your festival journey and a chance to see the museum through fresh eyes.

📍 Kerry Writers’ Museum, 24 The Square, Listowel, Co.Kerry. V31 RD93.

🗓️ Thursday 28th and Friday 29th May at 12.30pm.

🎟️ Tickets €10 available in the Museum.





📚Join us for Listowel Writers’ Week in Kerry Writers’ Museum As part of this year’s Listowel Writers' Week  festival, Ke...
28/05/2026

📚Join us for Listowel Writers’ Week in Kerry Writers’ Museum

As part of this year’s Listowel Writers' Week festival, Kerry Writers’ Museum are delighted to host a wonderful selection of events celebrating literature, poetry, history and storytelling.

Festival audiences can enjoy thought-provoking conversations, book launches, poetry gatherings, visual art, open mic performances and guided tours throughout the week.

Join us for a single event or spend time soaking up the festival atmosphere in the heart of literary Listowel.

We look forward to welcoming you.

📍 Kerry Writers’ Museum, 24 The Square, Listowel, Co.Kerry. V31 RD93.

🗓️ Listowel Writers’ Week Festival Programme https://writersweek.ie/programme-2026/

Kerry County Arts Creative Ireland




☀️Sweating more than a writer staring at a blank page on deadline day? Escape the heatwave and step into the cool sanctu...
27/05/2026

☀️Sweating more than a writer staring at a blank page on deadline day?

Escape the heatwave and step into the cool sanctuary of the Kerry Writers' Museum!

Pop in to lower your temperature, explore some history, and grab a freezing cold drink or a delicious ice cream. Sunscreen is optional, but taking a break from the scorching sun is highly recommended.

See you in the shade! 😎




27/05/2026
📚✨ Help Us Expand the Story ✨📚As part of the ongoing Kerry Women in Literature exhibition at Kerry Writers’ Museum, we a...
27/05/2026

📚✨ Help Us Expand the Story ✨📚

As part of the ongoing Kerry Women in Literature exhibition at Kerry Writers’ Museum, we are seeking to gather additional stories, photographs, documents, memories and archival material connected to the remarkable women writers featured in the exhibition.

Do you have:

📖 Letters, photographs or publications.
🖋 Family stories or personal memories.
📰 Newspaper clippings or historical references.
🎙 Oral histories or local knowledge.
📚 Material relating to Kerry women writers and their lives or work

We would love to hear from you.

Every fragment of memory helps deepen our understanding of these women’s lives, voices and literary legacy. To find out more about the exhibition, visit: https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kerry-women-in-literature/

If you have information or material you would be willing to share or discuss, please contact Kerry Writers’ Museum.
📧 [email protected]

Kerry County Arts Creative Ireland Discover Kerry Louise Lynch Creative





🌿 A wonderful evening of conversation, connection, and care for the natural world at Kerry Writers’ Museum. Thank you to...
26/05/2026

🌿 A wonderful evening of conversation, connection, and care for the natural world at Kerry Writers’ Museum.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Kerry Writers’ Museum for a fascinating evening with environmental scientist Anneke Vreiling O'Connor.

Anneke shared her passion and expertise on protecting local biodiversity, exploring how our gardens can become important spaces for wildlife, with a special focus on pollinators and hedgehogs.

This free event was presented as part of National Biodiversity Week.

With thanks to Kerry County Council Kerry County Council Environment and the National Parks and Wildlife Service for their support.

📷 Thanks to Colette O’Connor for the fab photos!

Kerry County Arts Creative Ireland




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24 The Square
Listowel
V31RD93

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+3536822212

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