Conradh na Gaeilge Learpholl, in partnership with the Liverpool Irish Festival, are pleased to present the annual Tony Birtill Lecture.
On 21 Oct 2021, Liverpool (and Ireland) lost a great Irish Language supporter; Tony Birtill. He made an invaluable contribution to the conservation, promotion and teaching of the Irish language on Merseyside for over 30 years. A Gaeilgeoir (fluent Irish speaker) and walking enthusiast, Tony was also a keen historian and language activist. His widely acclaimed book Liverpool – A Hidden History gives a very incisive insight into the lives and living conditions of Irish emigrants living in Liverpool in the aftermath of the Great Famine (1845-1852).
This year’s memorial lecture is in two parts and will be delivered by local historian Greg Quiery and Dr. Eoghan Ahern from the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Irish Studies. Greg’s talk will be about the establishment of the Great Hunger commemoration memorial in the gardens of St Luke’s Bombed Out Church in 1998 and Dr. Ahern’s talk will be about the impact of the Famine on the Irish language. Join us to hear to Greg Quiery and Dr. Ahern deliver two most interesting talks.
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The Windows Project
WRITING ADVICE DESK
WEDNESDAY 6th AUGUSTat Liverpool Central LibraryWilliam Brown Street L3 8EW
Drop in between 5.30pm and 7.00pmfor one-to-one appraisal of scripts, stories, poemsand details of publishing opportunities, performance venues, workshops and courses
withALISON DOWN Screenwriter and poetBAFTA Rocliffe’s Emerging Children’s Writer.
ELEANOR REESPoet Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Liverpool Hope University Shortlisted for Forward Prize
Please book in on arrival. Each individual session usually lasts 20 minutes.
Join author Jude Lennon at Kingsley & Co bookshop,
There will be –
A reading of Jude’s new book ‘Lamby and the Liver Bird’
A chance to meet Bertie Liver Bird.
A chance to ask Jude some questions about what it’s like to be an author.
Colouring!
Signed copies of the book will be available to buy.
Meet local author Jude Lennon at Smithdown Social Arts Hub.
Listen to her new book ‘Lamby and the Liver Bird.
Take part in some interactive storytelling.
Enjoy some Liver Bird related activities.
Create your own map.
Signed copies of the book will be available to purchase on the day with £2 from every sale going to Smithdown Social Arts Hub so they can continue their great work in the community.
Meet local author Jude Lennon at ALDOUS BOOKS.
Here Jude read her new book ‘Lamby and the Liver Bird’. See how many local landmarks you recognise.
Signed copies available to buy on the day.
Colouring sheets to take away.
Join local author Jude Lennon at Allerton Library for –
A reading of her new book ‘Lamby and the Liver Bird’Q & A with Jude.Some crafts and colouring sheets related to the book.
Signed copies of the book will be available to purchase.
A workshop with ‘I Am Steven Gerrard’ writer Sean McLoughlin on how to let lived experience influence creative output.
Join Tip Tray Theatre and Sean McLoughlin for a free writing workshop that explores transforming personal stories and lived experience into compelling narrative work. Open to writers of all levels, just bring a notebook or laptop, your curiosity, and any ideas or experiences you’re ready to explore!
Date: Saturday 2nd August, 1:30pm
Location: Shakespeare North Playhouse
Free Tickets: Book here
Access: If you have any access requirements for the session, please contact maisy@tiptraytheatre.com
The Windows Project
WRITING ADVICE DESK
WEDNESDAY 2nd JULY at Liverpool Central LibraryWilliam Brown Street L3 8EW
Drop in between 5.30pm and 7.00pmfor one-to-one appraisal of scripts, stories, poemsand details of publishing opportunities, performance venues, workshops and courses
withALISON DOWN Screenwriter and poetBAFTA Rocliffe’s Emerging Children’s Writer.
DAVE WARDAuthor and poetEditor ‘Smoke’ magazineNominated for Carnegie Medal
Please book in on arrival. Each individual session usually lasts 20 minutes.
The legendary Liverpool Book Market returns to the Garden Room in the Bluecoat.
Browse a fantastic selection of books from a range of local booksellers, including ‘still Out-of-Print’ of Smithdown Road and the Bolshie Bargain Bookstall.
Bargains, rarities and a cornucopia of subjects for the literary mind!
Free admission.
Enquiries: ‘still Out-of-Print’ Antiquarian and Secondhand Bookshop 07440 501099
2025 Dates:
- Fri 29 & Sat 30 August
- Fri 19 & Sat 20 September
- Fri 24 & Sat 25 October
- Fri 14 & Sat 15 November
- Fri 12, Sat 13 & Sun 14 December
Head along and join the Royal Court for an evening of script in hand readings from our new writing programme – Stage Write.
There will be a selection of 10 minute excerpts from some of the scripts that have been submitted over the last two months. This is the chance to get an early look at works in progress as a team of actors and creatives get them ready for the next stage.
Feedback from the audience and questions for any of the participants will be welcomed as we continue to develop the best in new writing.
If you would like to submit a script for consideration at the next Stage Write Showcase please email it to stagewrite@royalcourtliverpool.com
