What happens when art meets the rising tide? At Kerry Writers’ Museum, the exhibition Flow: Rising Tides, Changing Shores asks us to reflect on how rising sea levels are reshaping the landscapes — and lives — of coastal communities along the Shannon Estuary and Somme Bay. Created by French artist Carl Cordonnier with collaborators Sandra
Kerry Writers’ Museum is proud to host the launch of GRIT, the debut book by Kerry writer, poet, and visual artist Aidan O’Leary, during the 2025 Listowel International Storytelling Festival. Aidan’s hybrid work blends poetry, prose, photography, and sound, with QR codes linking readers to audio pieces that bring words and images to life. His
Exploring the Lore of Luck at Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2025 Luck has always had a special place in Irish life — from four-leaf clovers tucked into books, to horseshoes nailed above the door, to the familiar ritual of knocking on wood. Behind each of these customs lies a story, passed down through generations, shaping
For more than eight years, Poetry in the Park has been a heartbeat of creativity in Listowel — a gathering where poets, singers, musicians, storytellers, and even the occasional juggler come together to share words, music, and laughter. Founded by Mike Gallagher, the group has met every third Sunday of the month at Kerry Writers’