Tours

Writers’ Rooms

Tours

Writers’ Rooms

Why has North Kerry produced so many great writers? The answer from one of its most famous sons, John B. Keane, is that it’s probably easier to write in this part of the world than not to do so. Discover the answer yourself in a tour of our museum where you will be immersed in the words of John B. Keane (The Field), Bryan MacMahon (The Windows of Wonder), Brendan Kennelly (The Man Made of Rain), Maurice Walsh (The Quiet Man) and George Fitzmaurice (The Magic Glasses). Experience the uniquely designed themed installations in each writer’s room and view original artefacts and materials of the writers which forms part of the Museum’s collection.

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Kerry Writers

Join the writers in a recreations of the environments they found their creative inspiration in.

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John B. Keane

Like Dickens he was inspired by the unusual characters around him, many of which he encountered in the public house he ran with his wife Mary.

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Bryan MacMahon

Join the Master in his classroom and learn about his passion for folklore, nature, the language and local characters.

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George Fitzmaurice

Described as a misunderstood genius, playwright George was considered ahead of his time. Meet him in the little bedsit at No. 3 Harcourt Street, Dublin.

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Brendan Kennelly

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 with.

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Maurice Walsh

Join Maurice in his summer house at the end of his garden where he penned many of his masterpieces.

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REVIEWS

What people are saying about us

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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