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Kerry Women in Literature
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In this exhibition you will discover the lives and works of 13 female writers from Kerry, whose contributions span centuries, genres, and social backgrounds.
From the oral traditions of Peig Sayers, whose autobiographical storytelling preserved a way of life on the Blasket Islands, to the haunting lament of Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill, regarded as one of the greatest poets of the 18th century, the exhibition brings to light the powerful legacy of women who often worked against societal constraints to share their words.
Other featured writers include nationalist and children’s author Máirín Cregan, playwright and short story writer Siobhán Ní Shúilleabháin, and civil servant and dramatist Pauline Maguire. Also included are lesser-known yet culturally significant figures such as Mary Downing, an active nationalist poet known by the pen name “Christabel,” and Anne Margaret Rowan, historian, novelist, and campaigner against Home Rule.
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What people are saying about us
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Popped in here to escape the rain and get a cup of tea and cake. Very reasonable prices and great service. Then noticed the little hare jumping around on the wall when I used the toilets! Looked very intriguing and prompted us all to buy tickets to the museum. Wow! So worth it as the exhibits and the way it was presented was lovely, really unusual. So informative and so different to other museums. Really good value for money and a real highlight to the town.
Great Service (Trip Advisor Review)
– March, 2023
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Most impressive is how ingrained in both The Creative & local communities The Seanchaí is, from the workshops, coffee mornings & plain old drop ins, To Book launches, poetry recitals, projects & engagements with the local schools. The Seanchaí is a much loved and universally treasured cultural icon. By the inhabitants of Listowel, most of Co. Kerry and West Limerick.
Mark Ollerhead (Google Review)
– March, 2023
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We had requested the 30-minute tour, but happily lingered for an hour longer than we had planned. As we exited, we looked at each other and laughed out loud at our good fortune. We could have so easily missed this experience that left us feeling moved, intrigued and a bit more educated about the Kerry writers. In our delight, we failed to tip our guide but I will be going to your donations page to make a modest pledge in gratitude for our host whose name we did not record to memory.
Jane Braswell (Google Review)
– March, 2023
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Our visit to the Kerry Writers Museum was a very memorable experience from beginning to end. Cara, who was working at the centre that day, was very welcoming and most helpful. The exhibition of the Kerry writers was imaginative and most engaging. The seanchai relating the background stories each writer was magic! A wonderful experience all round.
Cara (Google Review)
– May, 2021
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This museum has been developed with great care and meticulous attention to detail. The audio elements are matched perfectly to the installations which are beautifully presented. The option to activate the audio guides in each room without resorting to the use of handheld devices worked very well. This is a must see/hear for anyone with an interest in Irish writing. There is also a little coffee shop and gifts on sale.
Beautifully Curated (Trip Advisor Review)
– July, 2019