Luain Press Poetry Club A message from Lee Sheridan: For the last three years, the Luain Press Poetry Club has taken place in the Maynooth Community Library. Despite never exceeding 10 members, it has flourished in its own way, fostering its own regulars and identity. The meetings follow a similar format each time. I always begin by inviting people to share a poem - whether it's their own work or that of someone else. This usually gives way to a discussion before I follow up

Here at Luain Press we are thrilled to announce two new titles - which you can pre-order today! SOURDOUGH IN STILETTOS Cover of 'Sourdough in Stilettos' by Andy Porter From kangaroos at barbecues to ageing cyclists, lemon meringue pie to encounters with aliens, mischievous dancers to stargazing labradors; each acutely observed slice of life veers between achingly funny and poignant. This sharp and tasty collection of poems is hot from the oven - packed with humour, wit and af

Barrowdise - Spoken Word Festival! Get ready for Barrowdise, the ultimate Spoken Word Festival happening live and in person! Join a vibrant crowd where voices come alive with powerful poetry, storytelling, and raw expression. Whether you're a fan or a curious first-timer, this is the place to feel the beat of words and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Featuring the storyteller and actor, Leanne Bickerdike; poets Lee Sheridan, Andy Porter, Colin Anderson, Hayley Lynn Gordon, L

Cover of 'SOAP: A History of Sweny's Pharmacy' by Lee Sheridan (Photo by Barbara Grennell) Lee Sheridan's SOAP: A History of Sweny's Pharmacy is the first non-fiction title from Luain Press. Sweny's Pharmacy was made famous by James Joyce's novel Ulysses, where, in episode 5, the protagonist Leopold Bloom visits the chemist to pick up face cream for his wife, Molly, only to end up leaving with a bar of lemon soap too.🍋 “Sheridan has contributed an important chapter to Dublin

Single - 'Words to the Virus Which Found Me in 1942' What better day to release the first track of Pat Ingoldsby's spoken word album than on St. Patrick's Day! The track, Words to the Virus Which Found Me in 1942 , is read by Pat himself and is the first single from the album, One Good Sparkle . As some of you may know, development on the album began in October 2025, and thanks to those who have contributed to our crowdfunding campaign to date, we have been able to record rea

'For Lily Briscoe' & Other Poems by Elena Stack Martin is now available! We will be launching the poetry pamphlet in The Winding Stair bookshop on Tuesday the 31/03/26 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Come along if you can! “Elena Stack Martin's first published work of poetry is a revelation: truth, beauty, eloquence, tragedy and humor compressed into less than three dozen pages of wonder. Read it and weep. And laugh. And revel in the delight of being alive. She certainly does.”

Lemonade Grenade Illustration Competition Illustration Competition Submission Guidelines Luain Press invites illustrators to submit original artwork for a chance to be featured in Lemonade Grenade , an upcoming poetry collection by Hayley Lynn Gordon. Seven winning illustrations will be selected for inclusion in the book. About the Project Lemonade Grenade is a poetry collection exploring themes of tenderness, volatility, resilience, and transformation. Illustrations must be

Cover of 'For Lily Briscoe' & Other Poems by Elena Stack Martin “Elena Stack Martin's first published work of poetry is a revelation: truth, beauty, eloquence, tragedy and humor compressed into less than three dozen pages of wonder. Read it and weep. And laugh. And revel in the delight of being alive. She certainly does.” - Helene Stapinksi 'For Lily Briscoe' & Other Poems by Elena Stack Martin is now available to pre-order here . Elena Stack Martin is a Kildare-based writer

Hi all, We said we'd kick off the new year with a submission opportunity! We're looking for article submissions, based around unique words . Selected articles may be included in the next edition of Basil McBride’s Word of the Week . To get an idea of what we are looking for, read some of the sample WOTW articles here . Your submission can be any length, should ideally be lighthearted in tone, and must be submitted by January 31st . Submission Guidelines. 1. Deadline is Janua

Hi all, Lee Sheridan here. Just a few updates to share with you. This is an exciting time to be a Pat Ingoldsby fan. I've been invited to read at the launch of Pat's latest work, a posthumous collection titled Out of the Blue... Pink , which has been compiled by Vivienne Baillie and features 300 unpublished poems. The book will be launched in Chapters Book Store on the 30th of October at 7 p.m. Also at the launch will be Jan Brierton , Steve O'Toole , and Brush Shiels of Sk

One Good Sparkle - Album Cover Hello all, Just a quick update regarding our campaign to raise money for One Good Sparkle , a spoken word album based on the poetry of Pat Ingoldsby. As mentioned in our previous blog, we are looking for €6000 to produce this album. We are now adding the option to receive a reward for your donation. There is the option to pre-order a physical copy of the album. To pre-order a CD, please visit our shop here: DISCLAIMER : By pre-ordering this item

One Good Sparkle Hi there, Lee Sheridan from Luain Press here. Established in 2022, we promote the work of emerging artists and writers. Though we tend to focus on written poetry, we also believe in the power and beauty of the spoken word. Pat Ingoldsby (25 August 1942 – 1 March 2025) was an Irish poet and television presenter. He initiated and hosted children's television shows that became hugely popular, performed his poems in venues throughout Ireland, wrote plays for the

We'd like to extend our thanks to those who came to the Community Centre in Letterkenny for the auditions of our radio adaptation of...

A message from writer, Vivienne Baillie... "This project has been a long long time in the making. I told Pat about it months before he...

Rhyme, Rhythm and Spoken Word! Neighbour's Got a New Hot Tub Book Launch At the Barrow Pavilion, July 24th 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Some of...

Dear subscribers, we've a few things going on at the moment that we thought we'd make you aware of, in case you didn't hear already......

The Winding Stair Bookshop and Café In the context of the Dublin literary scene, I hold the Winding Stair Bookshop in the same regard as...

Submissions Open! If you're thinking of submitting to us, here are some things to keep in mind: We are looking for completed manuscripts ...

Cover of 'Truth & Other Dramas' by James Anthony "Deeply observant, James writes, in detail, of moments we all have but rarely see. This...

Luain Press' Stall at Maynooth Market This has been a busy month for Luain Press! On the 12/4/25 we opened our stall at the Maynooth...