If you’ve wandered into St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre lately, chances are you’ve been greeted by the warm smile and creative spark of Shayne Mangan. What you might not realise is that behind that welcoming face is a design powerhouse with a remarkable career that spans decades, continents, and some of the biggest names
Art has a way of shaping us, guiding us through time and place, leaving its imprint on our lives in unexpected ways. In this latest piece for Kerry Writers’ Museum blog, Marian Relihan reflects on a lifetime of artistic encounters — from her school days with an inspiring teacher to the galleries of London and
Our creative blog at Kerry Writers’ Museum continues with a special feature from Joe Lane, a writer with deep roots in Kerry and Cork. Joe never planned to become an author, but a personal journey led him to write Red, White and Green, a novel exploring war, family, and identity. In this heartfelt blog post,
In this heartwarming blog post, twelve-year-old Danny Lawlor takes us through his creative journey as a young author and illustrator. From his earliest memories of drawing and storytelling in Listowel to publishing his first book, The Night of the Full Moon, Danny reflects on the experiences and people that have shaped his passion. He shares
Calling all young warriors! Kerry Writers’ Museum is proud to unveil its newest and most exciting School Tour Programme for 2025, featuring the action-packed Celtic Warriors & Legends Workshop. Designed for primary school children aged 5–12, this interactive, hands-on experience will transport young learners back to ancient Ireland, where fearless warriors roamed, druids cast their
Our latest blog feature comes from none other than our very own Louise Lynch — a talented artist, curator, and one of the creative forces behind Kerry Writers’ Museum, Little Artists Listowel, St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre, and the Listowel Visual Artists’ Collective (LVAC). In this heartfelt piece, Louise reflects on the lasting impact
We are delighted to introduce Anne Donegan as the second participant in our Kerry Writers’ Museum blog series. A poet, playwright, and storyteller, Anne’s work is deeply rooted in land, language, and life, drawing inspiration from both her native Limerick and her adopted home of North Kerry. Her debut poetry collection, Seashells, captures the beauty
We are delighted to welcome local poet and writer Barbara Derbyshire as the first contributor to our new blog at Kerry Writers’ Museum. Based in North Kerry, Barbara is a talented poet and short fiction writer with a deep-rooted passion for storytelling. Her work explores themes of identity, place, and the human experience, often drawing
📣 New Blog Launch in Kerry Writers’ Museum in Listowel – Share Your Voice! Kerry Writers’ Museum is launching a dedicated blog, offering local poets, writers, and creatives the chance to share their unique insights into Kerry’s literary heritage, culture, and storytelling traditions. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, support our
Kerry Writers’ Museum has been granted funding from the Regional Museums Exhibition Scheme for a new permanent exhibition entitled Kerry Women in Literature. The project will research the lives and works of Kerry female writers from the past. Twelve writers have been identified to date for inclusion in the exhibition (see Appendix 1 below), but