The Waxed Lemon

09/07/2026

Thank you so much to Damien Donnelly and the Irish Writers Centre for a fabulous Literary Journal Showcase. Always a blast to catch up the fabulous Lauren O’Donovan from Howl 🫶 MÍle buíochas Éilín de Paor as ucht do saothar álainn a léamh dúinn ar an oíche 🙏 🙏
Damien Donnelly Eilín de Paor Irish Writers Centre Waterford City and County Libraries HOWL New Irish Writing

26/06/2026

The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council is pleased to announce that entries are now being accepted for the Waterford Poetry Prize 2026. This competition is open to all writers currently living on the island of Ireland. This prize has emerged from the influence of the late Waterford writer Seán Dunne whose poetry continues to inspire.

The winners of the Waterford Poetry Prize 2026 will be announced at the closing event of the Waterford Writers Weekend on Sunday 25th October 2026. This year the Arts Office is pleased to welcome back the poet, essayist and librettist, Jessica Traynor as adjudicator.

There is no age limit and no entry fee for the Waterford Poetry Prize 2026. The first prize is €600. Second prize is €400 and third prize is €300.

The closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 14th August 2026 at 10am.

Online entries only will be accepted on the Waterford Submit link https://submit.link/4VE

16/06/2026

We're delighted to announce "Books & Hooks", a FREE EVENT in The Book Bar (Book Centre, Waterford) on Thursday June 18 at 7pm.

International Bookshop Week runs from 13th-29th June and this year the fabulous Book Centre, Waterford is one of two Irish ambassadors! To celebrate, The Waxed Lemon will be curating an evening of poetry readings and live music in The Book Bar on Thursday June 18 at 7pm.

AND DID WE MENTION IT'S FREE!? Don't miss a fantastic night of local literary and musical talent!

Waterford Arts Waterford City and County Libraries Waterford Gallery Of Art

14/06/2026

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12/06/2026

09/06/2026

A weekend of words, reflection and connection.
The Seán Dunne Literary Weekend returns to the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens, Tramore from 12 to 14 June.