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The Limerick Writers' Centre is a non profit organisation established to nurture and support writers, fostering a culture of literary excellance through readings, workshops and publishing activities. It is run by a voluntary board of directors. Established in 2009 with founding members Dominic Taylor, Mike Finn, Mark Lloyd and Dermott Petty the centre operates from 12 Barrington Street, Limerick. The current board consiste of Dominic Taylor, Jim Burke, Fiona Clark Echlin and Dermott Petty. The Centre hosts two peer critique writers' groups which meet on the second Friday of every month. Their flagship public event is called 'On The Nail' and takes place on the first Tuesday of the month in Riddlers Bar (Upstairs), Sarsfield Street, Limerick. The eventc consists of invited guests and an open-mic. Publishing has been a major part of their activities with two major publications Kemmy's Limerick Miscellany and Luaithreach Angela been notably successful. An affiliate press, Revival Press, is used to publish collections of poetry.