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# Kerry Writers Museum

Come join us to celebrate the stories of the past and create the stories of the future

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/blog/) - All the latest literary news from Kerry Writers' Museum in Listowel.
- [Celebrating 25 Years of Kerry Writers' Museum](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/celebrating-25-years-of-kerry-writers-museum/) - On a memorable summer evening in Listowel, friends, supporters, volunteers, artists, writers, musicians, board members and community partners gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone — the 25th anniversary of Kerry Writers' Museum. The evening was filled with stories, memories, music and reflection, honouring not only the museum's achievements over the past quarter century but also
- [The Book of Ballykinlar Comes to Kerry Writers’ Museum](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/the-book-of-ballykinlar-comes-to-kerry-writers-museum/) - As part of the forthcoming Listowel Celtic Arts Weekend, Kerry Writers’ Museum was honoured to welcome Daniel Ayiotis, Director of the Military Archives, for a special preview visit accompanied by one of the most remarkable cultural treasures of Ireland’s revolutionary period — The Book of Ballykinlar. More than an archive, this extraordinary volume is a
- [The Tony Fitzmaurice Collection](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/the-tony-fitzmaurice-collection/) - Tony Fitzmaurice (1932-2019) of Ballybunion built an extraordinary collection of social documentary photographs over six decades, starting in 1954 when his parents gave him a present of a Kodak Retinette camera in recognition of his growing interest in photography. “Tony always had a camera at hand” wrote his cousin Kathy Reynolds on the website TONY’S PHOTO ARCHIVE, which she developed
- [Stories Without Borders: Ireland & Morocco Connect Through Storytelling](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/stories-without-borders-ireland-morocco-connect-through-storytelling/) - The 7th Annual Listowel International Storytelling Festival celebrated not only the joy of story, but also the power of cultural exchange, friendship, and creativity across borders. This year, we were honoured to welcome H.E. Dr. Lahcen Mahraoui, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Ireland, and his wife Leyla, to Listowel at the kind invitation
- [UISCE – Celebrating Ireland’s Weather, Water & Words](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/uisce-celebrating-irelands-weather-water-words/) - This October, Kerry Writers’ Museum will host UISCE, a day-long celebration of Ireland’s weather, water, and culture, exploring how these elements continue to shape our landscapes, communities, and creativity. Taking place on Sunday 19th October, UISCE will feature talks, poetry, walks, and exhibitions — inviting visitors to connect with nature, reflect on change, and be
- [FLOW: Rising Tides, Changing Shores Exploring the Future of Our Coastlines Through Art, Sound, and Story](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/flow-rising-tides-changing-shores-exploring-the-future-of-our-coastlines-through-art-sound-and-story/) - 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
- [100 Sessions of Poetry, Music, and Community – Poetry in the Park Marks a Milestone](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/100-sessions-of-poetry-music-and-community-poetry-in-the-park-marks-a-milestone/) - 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’
- [Stories Without Borders: Introducing Omar Belaarej](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/stories-without-borders-introducing-omar-belaarej/) - At this year’s Listowel International Storytelling Festival, voices from around the world will join Kerry’s own tradition of tale-telling. Among them is Moroccan storyteller Omar Belaarej, a rising star whose gift for weaving ancient tales across languages makes him a bridge between cultures. From the mountains of Morocco to international stages, Omar has brought audiences
- [GRIT: Aidan O’Leary’s Debut Multimedia Collection Launches during Listowel International Storytelling Festival](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/grit-aidan-olearys-debut-multimedia-collection-launches-at-kerry-writers-museum-during-listowel-international-storytelling-festival-2025/) - 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 GRIT: Aidan O’Leary’s Debut Multimedia Collection Launches at Kerry Writers’ Museum during Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2025
- [Exploring the Lore of Luck at Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2025](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/exploring-the-lore-of-luck-at-listowel-international-storytelling-festival-2025/) - 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
- [Meet the Creative Force Behind Pixel Canvas – Shayne Mangan](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/meet-the-creative-force-behind-pixel-canvas-shayne-mangan/) - 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 for Art’s Sake by Marian Relihan](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/art-for-arts-sake-by-marian-relihan/) - 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
- [Joe Lane – ‘What Goes  Around’](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/joe-lane-what-goes-around/) - 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, 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, - My Journey as a Young Author and Illustrator with Kerry Writers’ Museum by Danny Lawlor
- [My Journey as a Young Author and Illustrator by Danny Lawlor](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/clone-step-back-in-time-with-kerry-writers-museums-exciting-new-celtic-warriors-legends-workshop-for-schools/) - 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 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 - My Journey as a Young Author and Illustrator with Kerry Writers’ Museum by Danny Lawlor
- [Step Back in Time with Kerry Writers’ Museum’s Exciting New Celtic Warriors & Legends Workshop for Schools](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/step-back-in-time-with-kerry-writers-museums-exciting-new-celtic-warriors-legends-workshop-for-schools/) - 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 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 - New Celtic Warrior Workshop as part of the 2025 School Tours Programme in Kerry Writers' Museum in Listowel
- [Honouring a Legacy: Louise Lynch’s Tribute to Her Father](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/honouring-a-legacy-louise-lynchs-tribute-to-her-father/) - 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 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 - Honouring a Legacy: Louise Lynch’s Tribute to Her Father, the late John Kehoe of Lios na gCon Ringfort, West Cork.
- [Introducing Our First Blog Contributor: Barbara Derbyshire](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/barbara-derbyshire-blog/) - 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 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 - We are delighted to welcome local poet and writer Barbara Derbyshire as the first contributor to our new blog at Kerry Writers’ Museum.
- [Land, Language & Life | Featuring Writer Anne Donegan](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/land-language-life-featuring-writer-anne-donegan/) - 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 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.
- [New Blog Launch](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/new-blog-launch/) - Kerry Writers’ Museum has been granted funding from the Regional Museums Exhibition Scheme for a new permanent exhibition entitled Kerry Women in Literature.
- [Kerry Women in Literature](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kerry-women-in-literature/) - Kerry Writers’ Museum has been granted funding from the Regional Museums Exhibition Scheme for a new permanent exhibition entitled Kerry Women in Literature.
- [Building Renovations](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/building-renovations/) - We have undertaken renovation works on our building, removing the existing plaster on the gable wall and reinstating the plaster with a traditional lime mortar.
- [Kingdom of Kerrys Greenway](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kingdom-of-kerrys-greenway/) - To accommodate visitors to the Kingdom of Kerry's Greenway, we are currently installing new bike stands at the entrance of Kerry Writers' Museum.
- [Community Enhancement Programme](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/community-enhancement-programme/) - We would like to sincerely thank Kerry County Council for the support received under the Community Enhancement Programme 2022.
- [The Ireland Funds](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/the-ireland-funds/) - We would like to sincerely thank the Ireland Funds and its donors for the generous support received under the Heart of the Community Fund 2022.
- [Remembering George Fitzmaurice](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/clone-remembering-bryan-macmahon/) - We remember the great Irish playwright and writer, George Fitzmaurice, who passed away 60 years ago this May.
- [Whiskey by Maurice Walsh](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/whiskey-by-maurice-walsh/) - To mark World Whiskey Day we are sharing this article written by Maurice Walsh first published in The Bell magazine in the 1940s.
- [New Exhibition Coming Soon](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/new-exhibition-coming-soon/) - Kerry Writers’ Museum is delighted to announce that it will soon open a new exhibition of Celtic illumination artwork by artist Michael O’Connor.
- [Great Service (Trip Advisor Review)](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/trip-advisor-review/) - Popped in here to escape the rain and get a cup of tea and cake. Very reasonable prices and great service.
- [Beautifully Curated (Trip Advisor Review)](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/beautifully-curated-trip-advisor-review/) - This museum has been developed with great care and meticulous attention to detail. The audio elements are matched perfectly to the installations.
- [New Team Member Welcomed](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/new-team-member-welcomed/) - We are delighted to welcome Louise Lynch to our team in Kerry Writers’ Museum as Marketing & Events Coordinator.
- [Cara (Google Review)](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/paddy-casey/) - Our visit to the Kerry Writers Museum was a very memorable experience from beginning to end. Cara was very welcoming and most helpful.
- [Jane Braswell (Google Review)](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/jane-braswell-google-review/) - We had requested the 30-minute tour, but happily lingered for an hour longer than we had planned.
- [Mark Ollerhead (Google Review)](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/mark-ollerhead-google-review/) - Most impressive is how ingrained in both the creative & local communities The Seanchaí is, from the workshops, coffee mornings and plain old drop ins.
- [Remembering Bryan MacMahon](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/remembering-bryan-macmahon/) - This year marks the 25th anniversary of the passing of writer Bryan MacMahon folklorist, short story writer, poet, playwright, producer and novelist.

## Pages

- [Home](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/) - At Kerry Writers’ Museum we invite you to follow the storyteller and discover the lives of some of the County’s finest creators of stories
- [Meet our 2026 Festival Artists](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/meet-our-2026-festival-artists/) - We bring you the finest of storytellers, poets, musicians and artists from Kerry and beyond for Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2026.
- [Storytelling Festival](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/storytelling-festival/) - Welcome to the 6th annual Listowel International Storytelling Festival taking place from September 19 to 22 featuring a varied programme of events for all ages.
- [About us](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/about-us/) - Gaze through the windows of wonder and journey deep into the landscape, history and folklore that inspired our writers.
- [Whats's On](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/whats-on/) - We host a varied programme of cultural events & activities throughout the year at the Kerry Writers' Museum in Listowel.
- [Cookie Policy (EU)](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/cookie-policy-eu/) - Cookie Policy
- [Access Welcome Guide](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/access-welcome-guide/) - Kerry Writers Museum is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audienc
- [Venue Hire](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/venue-hire/) - Kerry Writers' Museum has a number of unique spaces where you can host your own event including weddings, parties, conferences and community events.
- [Listowel Celtic Arts Weekend Workshops](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/listowel-celtic-arts-weekend-workshops/) - Book your place on one of a variety of workshops at Listowel Celtic Arts Weekend from stone carving to playing the bones.
- [FAQs](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/faqs/) - Frequently asked questions about the Kerry Writers' Museum.
- [Volunteer](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/volunteer/) - If you are aged 16 or over, and would like to contribute your skills and talents to Kerry Writers’ Museum, we would like to hear from you.
- [Support Us](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/support-us/) - KERRY WRITERS’ MUSEUM Support Us support Donate Kerry Writers’ Museum is a community, voluntary not-for-profit organisation owned and managed by Kerry Cultural and Literary Centre CLG. The company is registered as a charitable organisation with the Charities Regulator and all donations made are reinvested in the Museum towards the conservation of our collections as well
- [Governance](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/governance/) - Kerry Writers’ Museum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance.
- [Adult Literacy Programme](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/adult-literacy-programme/) - Scéalta Chiarraí is a free programme for adults wishing to improve their reading and writing, learn new digital skills and build confidence through creativity.
- [Fighting Words Kerry](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/fighting-words-kerry/) - At Fighting Words Kerry we organise workshops for primary schools throughout the County. The programme is most suitable for pupils from 3rd to 6th class.
- [George Fitzmaurice](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kerry-writers/george-fitzmaurice/) - George Fitzmaurice was born in 1877 just outside Listowel. His first major success came in 1907 with an Abbey Theatre productionThe Country Dressmaker.
- [Maurice Walsh](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kerry-writers/maurice-walsh/) - Maurice Walsh was a contradiction and so were his plays. They were between reality and fantasy – lurking somewhere in a world of dark comedy.
- [Bryan MacMahon](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kerry-writers/bryan-macmahon/) - Bryan MacMahon, affectionately known in Listowel, The Master, as the ‘All-seein’ God’ bestowed a prolific literary talent to the north Kerry town.
- [Website Accessibility](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/accessibility/) - Kerry Writers Museum is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audienc
- [John B. Keane](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kerry-writers/john-b-keane/) - John B. Keane, dramatist, novelist, poet and raconteur and has contributed greatly to both local and national theatrical life.
- [Brendan Kennelly](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kerry-writers/brendan-kennelly/) - Brendan Kennelly, one of Ireland’s most popular poets, novelists, dramatists, and academics, was born in Ballylongford on April 17th, 1936
- [Kerry Writers](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kerry-writers/) - At Kerry Writers’ Museum we celebrate the lives and work of five of Kerry’s most acclaimed writers.
- [Kerry’s Amateur Dramatic Heritage](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/kerrys-amateur-dramatic-heritage/) - Co. Kerry boasts a rich tradition of amateur drama and it is a history that is fast disappearing and is an unjustly neglected aspect of Irish cultural history
- [Writers’ Rooms](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tours/writers-rooms/) - Immerse yourself in the literary worlds of John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, Brendan Kennelly Maurice Walsh and George Fitzmaurice
- [The War of Independence in North Kerry 1921](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/the-war-of-independence-in-north-kerry-1921/) - A centenary commemorative exhibition produced by Listowel & District Historical Society in conjunction with Kerry Writers’ Museum.
- [Listowel Police Mutiny 1920](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/listowel-police-mutiny-1920/) - This incident – forever more known as the Listowel Police Mutiny – was a seminal event in the Irish War of Independence.
- [Online Exhibitions](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/) - Our online exhibitions feature Listowel Police Mutiny 1920, The War Of Independence In North Kerry 1921 and Kerry’s Amateur Dramatic Heritage
- [Kerry Film & Digital Media Archive](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kerry-film-digital-media-archive/) - In 2024 Kerry Writers' Museum appointed Ciarán Walsh to establish and curate the Kerry Film & Digital Media Archive with funding from the Heritage Council.
- [Celtic Illumination Collection](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/celtic-illumination-collection/) - View some of the finest pieces of Celtic Illumination artwork by Michael O'Connor including St. Patrick’s Breastplate
- [Kerry’s Amateur Drama Heritage](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kerrys-amateur-drama-heritage-tour/) - County Kerry boasts a rich tradition of amateur drama and many of our writers began their careers on the local stage
- [Púca Story Trail](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/puca-story-trail/) - Follow our museum mascot Púca the Hare and discover interactive stories specifically designed to engage our younger visitors.
- [Listowel Through The Ages](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/listowel-through-the-ages/) - In this interactive exhibition you will be taken on a journey deep into the landscape, history and folklore that fired the genius of our writers.
- [Kerry Women in Literature](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kerry-women-in-literature/) - In this exhibition you will discover the lives and works of 13 female writers from Kerry, whose contributions span centuries, genres, and social backgrounds.
- [Our Tour Experience](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tours/) - Why has North Kerry produced so many great writers? The answer is that it’s probably easier to write in this part of the world than not to do so.
- [Things to Do & See](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/things-to-do-see/) - From here in Listowel, explore the Wild Atlantic Way, The Shannon Estuary Way and all that County Kerry has to offer.
- [School Tours](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/school-tours/) - Our School Tours Programme caters for students at both primary & secondary level and offers a wide range of hands-on activities based on the school curriculum
- [Castle View Café](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/castle-view-cafe/) - Following your museum tour why not relax in the comfortable surroundings of Castle View Café where you can enjoy a variety of coffees, scones & pastries
- [Plan your visit](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/plan-your-visit/) - Kerry Writers’ Museum is the cultural and tourism hub of North Kerry, beautifully located adjacent to Listowel Castle.
- [Listowel Literary Festival](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/listowel-literary-festival/) - We announce the return of a major literary celebration in Listowel with the launch of Listowel Literary Festival taking place from May 28th to June 1st, 2025.
- [Book Now](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/book-now/) - Discover the stories and immerse yourself in the rich literary history of Kerry and book a tour today.
- [Heritage Week 2024](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/heritage-week-2024/) - Join us for a week of workshops, screenings, discussions and tours celebrating community filmmaking for National Heritage Week 2024.
- [Kerry Writers Directory](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/kerry-writers-directory/) - Why has North Kerry produced so many great writers? The answer is that it’s probably easier to write in this part of the world than not to do so.
- [Festival Programme](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/storytelling-festival/festival-programme/) - Welcome to the 6th annual Listowel International Storytelling Festival taking place from September 19 to 22 featuring a varied programme of events for all ages.
- [Listowel Storytelling Festival](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/listowel-storytelling-festival/) - Read a selection of excellent and creative stories created by Primary School participants at Fighting Words Kerry Workshops.
- [Fighting Words Stories](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/fighting-words-kerry/fighting-words-stories/) - Read a selection of excellent and creative stories created by Primary School participants at Fighting Words Kerry Workshops.
- [The Bolex Boys and Camera Obscura](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/the-bolex-boys-and-camera-obscura/) - This exhibition celebrates the pioneering work of two film makers from North Kerry – John Lynch & Michael Mulcahy (The Bolex Boys).
- [Listowel police mutiny 1920 - HTML Block](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/listowel-police-mutiny-1920/listowel-1920-archive/) - Listowel Police Mutiny 1920 a Centenary Commemorative Exhibition
- [Thank You](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/thank-you/) - Gaze through the windows of wonder and journey deep into the landscape, history and folklore that inspired our writers.
- [The Valley of Knockanure](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/the-war-of-independence-in-north-kerry-1921/the-valley-of-knockanure/) - May 12, 1921, in a field in Gortaglanna, Knockanure in North Kerry, 3 unarmed IRA men, Jerry Lyons, Paddy Walsh and Paddy Dalton, were lined up and executed
- [Kilmorna House & Sir Arthur Vicars](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/the-war-of-independence-in-north-kerry-1921/kilmorna-house-sir-arthur-vicars/) - The months of April and May, 1921 saw a lot of bloodshed in the parish of what is now Moyvane-Knockanure near Listowel in North Kerry.
- [Kerry’s Amateur Drama Heritage](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/kerrys-amateur-dramatic-heritage/kerrys-amateur-drama-heritage/) - Raising the Curtain on Kerry’s Amateur Drama Heritage is a new exciting and innovative research project being developed by Kerry Writers’ Museum.
- [John B Keane Writers Room](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tours/writers-rooms/j-b-k-writers-room/) - John B. Keane, dramatist, novelist, poet and raconteur, was born on 21 July 1928 in Listowel
- [Privacy](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy for Kerry Writers' Museum
- [Contact](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/contact/) - We are always glad to hear from our visitors – if you wish to get in touch, please use one of the options provided.
- [SHOP](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/shop/) - Shop
- [Friends of the Museum](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/friends-of-the-museum/) - Friends of the Museum is a new scheme which provides exclusive offers to members as well as contributing to the ongoing development of the museum
- [Bryan MacMahon Writers Room](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tours/writers-rooms/bmcm-writers-room/) - “All great school masters must have a touch of roguery. It keeps their pupils interested because at any moment magic can happen”
- [George Fitzmaurice Writers Room](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tours/writers-rooms/g-f-writers-room/) - Meet George Fitzmaurice in the little bedsit at No. 3 Harcourt Street, Dublin, where he spent the last years of his life.
- [Brendan Kenelley Writers Room](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tours/writers-rooms/bk-writers-room/) - Brendan once said that his love of memory and his love of language was nurtured by the strong bonds with the people he grew up wit
- [Maurice Walsh Writers Room](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tours/writers-rooms/mw-writers-room/) - Walsh was one of Ireland’s most beloved novelists and is to this day the yardstick against which all subsequent generations of Irish storytelling is measured
- [Patrons Scheme](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/patrons-scheme/) - We are inviting you to become a Patron of the Museum to enable us to continue to be a vibrant and stimulating cultural organisation.
- [1921 -  The Early Months](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/the-war-of-independence-in-north-kerry-1921/the-early-months/) - Despite its republican heritage a conception has existed for some time of Kerry being inactive in the 1919-1921 Irish War of Independence.
- [The Burning of Ballylongford](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/the-war-of-independence-in-north-kerry-1921/the-burning-of-ballylongford/) - Less famous than the burning of Cork but no less violent Ballylongford a small market village in North Kerry was burned by the Crown Forces February 23, 1921
- [War of Independence Lecture Series](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/the-war-of-independence-in-north-kerry-1921/ware-of-independence-lecture-series/) - To commemorate the centenary of events in North Kerry during the War of Independence we hosted a series of online lectures during April and May 2021.
- [Kerry's Amateur Drama Groups](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/kerrys-amateur-dramatic-heritage/kerrys-amateur-drama-groups/) - Raising the Curtain on Kerry’s Amateur Drama Heritage is a new exciting and innovative research project being developed by Kerry Writers’ Museum.
- [Kerry’s Amateur Drama – An Oral History](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/kerrys-amateur-dramatic-heritage/kerrys-amateur-drama-an-oral-history/) - An Oral History - Currently, interviews with well-known and respected individuals from the world of amateur drama and theatre in Kerry are being complied.
- [Seamus de Faoite: A Forgotten Kerry Writer](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/kerrys-amateur-dramatic-heritage/seamus-de-faoite-a-forgotten-kerry-writer/) - Seamus de Faoite, Killarney: Actor, Short Story Writer, Playwright and Journalist. (1915-1980)
- [Catalogue](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/online-exhibitions/kerrys-amateur-dramatic-heritage/catalogue/) - Kerry’s Amateur Dramatic Heritage Catalogue at Kerry Writers Museum.

## Events

- [Summer Sessions](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/event/summer-sessions/) - Celebrate summer with an inspiring series of live music and storytelling at Kerry Writers' Museum.
- [Literary Listowel](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/event/literary-listowel/) - We invite all budding writers, poets, storytellers, and performers to come along to our Literary Listowel monthly morning open mic gathering.
- [Heritage Week 2026](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/event/heritage-week-2026/) - Join Dr. Fiona Brennan, Theatre Historian on Saturday August 15th from 11 am to 2 pm for an introductory session on researching our amateur dramatic history.
- [Listowel International Storytelling Festival](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/event/listowel-international-storytelling-festival/) - Join us for 7th annual Listowel International Storytelling Festival from September 18th to 21st 2025.

## Products

- [St. Patrick's Breastplate](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/st-patricks-breastplate/) - The nearly forgotten illuminated Breastplate of Saint Patrick created by Listowel born artist Michael O’Connor in 1961 is a creation of “national treasure” status. This wonderful painting was itself under a spell of concealment in a much more mundane way than Patrick and his monks. It was recovered from a dilapidated frame that had been
- [War of Independence in North Kerry](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/war-of-independence-in-north-kerry/) - This new documentary DVD tells the story of events that happened in North Kerry during the period referred to as 'The Decade of Centenaries' from 1912 - 1922
- [George Fitzmaurice: Wild in his own Way](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/george-fitzmaurice-wild-in-his-own-way/) - Fiona Brennan has done an immense service to Irish theatre by gifting us this thorough and sympathetic biography of the great Kerry magician.
- [Teampall Bán](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/teampall-ban/) - Teampall Bán – Aspects of the Famine in North Kerry by Listowel historian John Pierse records what happened in the Listowel Union area
- [Goodbye to The Maharees](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/goodbye-to-the-maharees/) - Originally from Co. Wexford, John Kinsella moved to Listowel in the 1980s and brought his brought his love for Ballad singing with him. In this his first CD, John has recorded 6 original compositions including the winning song at the 2022 Sean McCarthy Festival Ballad competition, 'Goodbye to the Maharees'.
- [Gabriel Fitzmaurice - The Poet & His Work](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/gabriel-fitzmaurice-the-poet-his-work/) - “Gabriel Fitzmaurice: The Poet and his Work” is a celebration of Fitzmaurice’s life as a poet and translator. Containing a wide range of essays by, among others, Declan Kiberd, Bernard O’Donoghue, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne and Alan Titley, it traces the career of “a wonderful poet” (The Guardian), “one of Ireland’s leading poets” (Books Ireland) and
- [The Night of the Full Moon](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/the-night-of-the-full-moon/) - Eleven year old Danny Lawlor from Listowel combines his vibrant illustrations and mesmerising words into his debut collection of stories 'The Night of the Full Moon'. Follow his three heroe's David, Liam and James attempts to save the world, or at least not mess everything up!
- [Listowel, A Printers Legacy](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/listowel-a-printers-legacy/) - Listowel, A Printers Legacy is another chapter in the story of the Literary Capital of Ireland.
- [Kerry Memories](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/kerry-memories/) - First published in 1939, this 2007 reprint of Kerry Memories features the recollections of Bertha Beatty (Nee Creagh) who was born in Listowel in 1878.
- [Kerry Songs of Revolution](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/kerry-songs-of-revolution/) - Kerry Writers’ Museum has compiled this collection of the songs, ballads and poems of the period 1916-1924 dealing with the 1916 Easter Rising
- [The Fall of the Fitzmaurices](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/the-fall-of-the-fitzmaurices/) - The Fall of the Fitzmaurices by Listowel native Kay Caball tells the story of the demise of the Fitzmaurice family
- [Rhyming History](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/rhyming-history/) - The War of Independence and the Ballads of Atrocity in The Valley of Knockanure. The book is accompanied by a CD and is signed by the author.
- [Soldiers We Will Be](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/product/soldiers-we-will-be/) - Listowel native and former FCA Commandant Michael Guerin lifts the lid on North Kerry's rich military heritage.

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- [Exploring the Lore of Luck at Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2025](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tag/exploring-the-lore-of-luck-at-listowel-international-storytelling-festival-2025/)
- [GRIT: Aidan O’Leary’s Debut Multimedia Collection Launches at Kerry Writers’ Museum during Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2025](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tag/grit-aidan-olearys-debut-multimedia-collection-launches-at-kerry-writers-museum-during-listowel-international-storytelling-festival-2025/)
- [Stories Without Borders: Introducing Omar Belaarej](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tag/stories-without-borders-introducing-omar-belaarej/)
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- [Changing Shores at Kerry Writers’ Museum brings the story of our changing coastline to life through powerful photography](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tag/changing-shores-at-kerry-writers-museum-brings-the-story-of-our-changing-coastline-to-life-through-powerful-photography/)
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- [UISCE – Celebrating Ireland’s Weather](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tag/uisce-celebrating-irelands-weather/)
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- [Stories Without Borders: Ireland & Morocco Connect Through Storytelling](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tag/stories-without-borders-ireland-morocco-connect-through-storytelling/)
- [The Book of Ballykinlar Comes to Kerry Writers’ Museum](https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/tag/the-book-of-ballykinlar-comes-to-kerry-writers-museum/)
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