Irish Literary Society

Irish Literary Society 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.

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

While at tonight’s ILS event we celebrate Aogán Ó Rathaille, the great poet of lament, we lament the passing Michael Lon...
24/01/2025

While at tonight’s ILS event we celebrate Aogán Ó Rathaille, the great poet of lament, we lament the passing Michael Longley, a great poet ‘of griefs and wonders” in Heaney’s description.

Post-work, pre-gig, reviving jar in The Swan:
25/11/2024

Post-work, pre-gig, reviving jar in The Swan:

No plans forMonday night? Now you do - get yer skates on and come down to Hammersmith to catch NeilJordan, one of Irelan...
25/11/2024

No plans forMonday night? Now you do - get yer skates on and come down to Hammersmith to catch NeilJordan, one of Ireland’s greatest filmmakers, discussing his new memoir tonight 7.30. Link in bio

What a great line up for tonight’s Four Poets Series, see you there, Wheatsheaf in Soho
30/10/2024

What a great line up for tonight’s Four Poets Series, see you there, Wheatsheaf in Soho

Season opener for the ILS we have Shivaun O’Casey on Juno and the Paycock, interviewed by Dr Michelle Paull. Sean’s grea...
28/09/2024

Season opener for the ILS we have Shivaun O’Casey on Juno and the Paycock, interviewed by Dr Michelle Paull. Sean’s great granddaughter Esther O’Casey joins with readings. Link in bio

20/08/2024
20/08/2024
In Ireland we all read like hell.
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?

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

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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...