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The Irish Literary Society was established in London in 1892. Among its founders were W B Yeats and other leaders of the Irish Literary Revival.
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Find us on twitter: We are a literary society open to all. The ILS monthly lecture series runs from September until May. The series includes the annual Noel O'Connell Memorial Lecture, which is run in partnership with the Irish Texts Society, an early off-shoot of the ILS; our Annual Yeats Lecture run with the Embassy of Ireland. Lectures cover a wide range of topics, some specificall

y literary or historical, and some of more general cultural interest. During the pandemic the Society is producing events online, see our website for further details: www.irishlitsoc.org

20/08/2024

In Ireland we all read like hell.

The small island has produced Nobel laureates and Booker winners and hosts a booming writing and publishing scene. What’s the secret to its success?

26/03/2024

Carrick -on- Suir Poet Michael Coady R.I.P.

Celebrated writer was admired by Seamus Heaney and Ciaran Carson, says publisher

15/03/2024

Seán's career was dedicated to deepening understanding of Irish culture and history

14/01/2024

Here at the Irish Cultural Centre, we invite you to check out Martin Doyle: UK Book Launch "Dirty Linen - The Troubles in My Home Place". Book your tickets today!

02/11/2023

The creation of an ambitious Irish national literature for the future poses pressing questions on many fronts

20/09/2023

We mark the 10th anniversary of the death of the poet and ILS President, Seamus Heaney, with an event to reflect on his engagement with classical literature. Tuesday 3 October down at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith:

20/09/2023

Londoners: 25 Sept 7.30pm, Bloomsbury. Mark O’Connell and Brian Dillon discuss ‘A Thread of Violence’. A compelling account of one of Ireland’s most notorious crimes and an interrogation of the nature of true crime writing itself. Tix etc:

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7:30pm - 9pm

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http://www.irishlitsoc.org/

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We are a literary society open to all and based in London since 1892. We are a membership Society but events are ticketed and are open to all. The ILS monthly lecture series runs from September until May. Events cover a wide range of topics, some specifically literary or historical, and some of more general cultural interest. Events in the 2019-20 season include discussion on the experience of 2nd-generation Irish people in Britain; consideration of the legacy of the Belfast Agreement and the potential consequences of Brexit; a celebration of the great poet Ciaran Carson; Polly Devlin and Joan Bakewell in conversation; Irish female detectives in literature; the 10th anniversary of The Moth literary magazine...