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Kerry Writers Museum

Name: Kerry Writers Museum
Address: Listowel, IE
Telephone: +3536822212
Rating: 4.9

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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.

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📖 Book Launch | Unveiled – Debut Poetry Collection by Sandra Behan on Friday 19th September at 6pm as part of the Listowel International Storytelling Festival hosted by Kerry Writers’ Museum

Join us for the launch of Unveiled, the debut poetry collection from sandrabehan_ — a long-time supporter of Kerry Writers’ Museum and the Listowel International Storytelling Festival.

Sandra’s work blends warm memories of childhood and family with reflections on world events and the complexities of relationships. The sea and Kerry’s natural beauty flow through her verses, offering readers a lens of rich imagery and emotional depth.

Her journey from a dedicated member of our literary community to published poet has been shaped by encouragement and shared love of words.

Unveiled is more than a collection of poems—it’s an exploration of feeling, memory, and connection.

🎫 Free Event.
📍 Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel

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13/08/2025

🎤 Frances Kennedy Joins Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2025

We are delighted to welcome Frances Kennedy Entertainer to this year’s Listowel International Storytelling Festival, hosted by Kerry Writers’ Museum.

Originally from Cork and now proudly based in Listowel, Frances grew up surrounded by stories, songs, and neighbours who knew how to entertain. As the youngest of eleven, she learned early that everyone had a voice — and hers has since become a festival favourite.

Known for her humour, quick wit, and authentic style, Frances brings a lively mix of tales and tunes that reflect both her roots and the people she’s met along the way.

📅 Festival Dates: 18–21 September

🎫 Programme & booking: kerrywritersmuseum.com/storytelling-festival-2025

✨ Meet the artists: kerrywritersmuseum.com/meet-our-2025-festival-artists

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13/08/2025

🇮🇪 Focail, Fonn is Filíocht on Friday 19th September at 4.30pm in St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre

Bí linn d’tráthnóna álainn lán le healaín na Gaeilge – áit a dtiocfaidh focail, fonn agus filíocht le chéile go beo bríomhar! Beidh an file mór le rá Gabriel Fitzmaurice i mbun an tí mar Fhear an Tí, agus é ag treorú na hócáide le croí, greann agus ceol na bhfocal le aíonna speisialta.

Beidh deis ag lucht féachana páirt a ghlacadh chomh maith – mar sin tabhair leat do scéal, do dhán nó d’amhrán más mian leat, nó tar go simplí chun éisteacht agus taitneamh a bhaint as an ócáid.

🎫 Free Event
📍 St John's Theatre & Arts Centre

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12/08/2025

✨ Find balance, strength, and clarity this August in Kerry Writers’ Museum in Listowel

Join us for a Qi Gong: Ba Gua (Circle Walking) Workshop on 23–24 August 2025 in Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel.

This movement-based art of Chinese medicine helps improve flexibility, balance, core strength, and your overall physical and mental wellbeing.

Whether you’re new to Qi Gong or looking to deepen your practice, this weekend offers a calm yet energising space to reconnect with yourself and your sense of place in the world.

📅 Dates: 23–24 August 2025.
📍 Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel.
💶 Investment: €90
📞 Contact Elaine Nolan: 087 242 7901 | [email protected]

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🌍 From Marrakech to Listowel – Omar Belaarej brings his stories to the 7th Listowel International Storytelling Festival hosted by Kerry Writers’ Museum, this September!

Get a taste of the magic coming to Listowel this September with a glimpse of Omar Belaarej, a talented storyteller from Marrakech, who will be joining us for the 7th annual Listowel International Storytelling Festival hosted by Kerry Writers’ Museum.

From Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st September, experience a celebration of story, music, and culture with artists from Ireland and around the world.

Omar brings old Moroccan tales to life in English, Arabic, and Tamazight, sharing wisdom, tradition, and heritage that transcend borders.

📅 Festival Dates: 18–21 September 2025.

🎫 Full programme & booking: kerrywritersmuseum.com/storytelling-festival-2025

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12/08/2025

📚 Seosamh Ó’Maolalaí Joins Listowel International Storytelling Festival, 2025

We are delighted to welcome Seosamh Ó’Maolalaí to this year’s Listowel International Storytelling Festival, hosted by Kerry Writers’ Museum.

With decades of experience, Seosamh has brought stories to life in schools, libraries, and festivals across Ireland — in both English and Irish. His repertoire includes folktales, global stories, songs, rhymes, and light-hearted fun for all ages.

A member of Storytellers of Ireland, the Writers in Schools Scheme, and Heritage in Schools, Seosamh continues to pass on the oral tradition with charm and warmth.

📅 Festival Dates: 18–21 September

🎫 Programme & booking: kerrywritersmuseum.com/storytelling-festival-2025

✨ Meet the artists: kerrywritersmuseum.com/meet-our-2025-festival-artists

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12/08/2025

🎙️ Story & Poetry on the Bawn on Friday 19th September at 2.30pm at Listowel Castle Amphitheatre

Join us for our first Story & Poetry Swap of the weekend with the majestic Listowel Castle as our backdrop.

Whether you have a captivating story, a heartfelt poem, or a thought-provoking piece to share, we invite you to take the mic and let your voice be heard.

With poet John McGrath.

🎫 Free Event
📍 Listowel Castle

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11/08/2025

🌾 Just a Few Days to Go – A Day in the Bog This Saturday!

Join us this Saturday 16th August for A Day in the Bog with Kerry Writers’ Museum, our Heritage Week event celebrating the traditions, stories and landscapes shaped by Ireland’s boglands.

🕤 10.30am – Heritage Workshop with Tom Dillon.

🎬 12.00pm – Screening of Home Turf (2011), filmed near Listowel.

🚶 1.00pm – Guided walk on Derra Bog led by Tom Dillon reflecting on turf cutting and community change.

Advance booking is advised. Suitable footwear required for bog walk (car-pooling will be arranged).

🕘 Saturday 16th August | Booking advised
📞 068 22212 | 📧 [email protected]

Please note: bog walk includes car-pooling and uneven ground.

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11/08/2025

🎶 Songs & Stories with P.J. Murrihy at Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2025

We are thrilled to welcome P.J. Murrihy to this year’s Listowel International Storytelling Festival, hosted by Kerry Writers’ Museum.

A celebrated voice in Irish music, P.J. brings decades of tradition to the stage — from early days with the Kilfenora Céilí Band to beloved songs like Pat Murphy’s Meadow.

His performances offer heartfelt storytelling through music, shaped by family, place, and heritage/

Join us this September to hear one of County Clare’s finest musical storytellers live in Listowel.

📅 Festival Dates: 18–21 September

🎫 Full programme & booking: kerrywritersmuseum.com/storytelling-festival-2025

✨ Festival artists: kerrywritersmuseum.com/meet-our-2025-festival-artists

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11/08/2025

🎭 Cú Rí Mac Daire (The Druid of Many Faces) on Friday 19th September at 1pm in St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre

Not many warriors have ever got one over on the most lauded of warriors Cú Chulainn.

But there was one giant and sorcerer who not only beat, but buried Cú Chulainn to his armpits, cut his luscious locks and smeared his head with dung.

So brutal was the humiliation Cú Roí Mac Daire laid upon the hero of Ulster that Cú Chulainn dared not show his face for a whole year.

Written & presented by Foinse, a group of storytellers, musicians, artists and singers based in Corca Duibhne, who delve into the deep mythological stories stored in the landscape that surrounds them.

🎫 Tickets: €15 (Schools concessions available)
📍 St John's Theatre & Arts Centre
📞 Call St. John’s Ticket Office 068 22566 or book online at https://stjohnstheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173665698/events

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11/08/2025

🎙️Poetry in the Park – August Open Mic on Sunday 17th August at 2pm in Kerry Writers’ Museum in Listowel

Join us for Poetry in the Park, our monthly open mic event celebrating poetry, creativity, and community.

Bring along a poem, short story, or piece of spoken word to share — or simply come to listen and enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Seasoned performers and first-time readers are all welcome.

No booking needed — just drop in, sign up, and speak from the heart.

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08/08/2025

🎙️ Maria Gillen Returns to Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2025

We are delighted to welcome Maria Gillen back to Listowel International Storytelling Festival, hosted by Kerry Writers’ Museum.

A familiar voice on the Irish storytelling circuit and beyond, Maria served as Storyteller in Residence at the Museum from 2019 – 2022 and led the festival as Artistic Director from 2020 – 2022.

She continues to share powerful stories rooted in tradition and healing, drawing from her work as a Dramatherapist and her involvement with Sheahan’s Storytelling Cottage in Finuge.

Maria has performed across Ireland, as well as at international festivals in Marrakech and Nova Scotia.

📅 Festival Dates: Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st September.

🎫 Programme & booking: https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/storytelling-festival-2025/

✨Festival artists: https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/meet-our-2025-festival-artists/

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Located in a beautifully restored 19th century Georgian residence in Listowel’s magnificent Square, Kerry Writers’ Museum takes you on a journey of discovery through the lives and works of some of the County Kerry’s esteemed writers including John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, George Fitzmaurice, Brendan Kennelly and Maurice Walsh. The works of these national and internationally acclaimed 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 our Museum with a sense of the people and places that shaped Kerry’s literary genius. Following your tour sample our award winning Alfredo coffee and scrumptous desserts at Castle View Cafe located at the entrance to Kerry Writers’ Museum.

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