Kerry Writers Museum & Tourist Office — Attraction in Listowel Municipal District

While visiting from the United States, my daughter and I passed through Listowel while traveling from Dingle to Galway. There was nothing in our guidebook that encouraged us to stop in Listowel, but hunger and the need for a bathroom break insisted that we do so. We grabbed a bite and then headed to our car which was parked near The Seanchai. We decided we might take a quick peek at the museum and take advantage of its facilities. As we entered, we were quickly asked if we were interested in the guided tour. We were reluctant to say that we were there principally for the bathrooms, so said we that while would skip the tour, we did plan to glance around the museum. But we were encouraged to take the tour, and frankly, feeling just a tiny bit obligated, we entered into the museum as my daughter and I exchanged dubious glances. Perhaps there was a bit of eye-rolling involved.

We first got the sense that we had undersold this marvelous tour when our guide pulled out a rhythm instrument and sang one of the songs that was performed in a play, Sive, written by the first writer John B. Keene. We were beyond delighted and it only got better. The tour was filled with small, personal stories unlike what one would read in a textbook. Our guide displayed knowledge, admiration and seeming empathy for events in each author's life that shaped him into the writer that he became. He recited touching poetry and told poignant tales, all for his audience of two.

We had requested the 30-minute tour, but happily lingered for an hour longer than we had planned. As we exited, we looked at each other and laughed out loud at our good fortune. We could have so easily missed this experience that left us feeling moved, intrigued and a bit more educated about the Kerry writers. In our delight, we failed to tip our guide but I will be going to your donations page to make a modest pledge in gratitude for our host whose name we did not record to memory, but who we feel certain is a bit of a poet himself. Many thanks, and we would encourage anyone who finds themselves in the vicinity to take advantage of this modest...

As a writer, and keen student of history. The Seanchaí would be right up my street, as it offers plenty of info,aid & guidance to both.When I was Studying local history (Listowel Community College) i had to write The History of Writer's Week.During my research Two Fact's about The Seanchaí became apparent. First off it's not only the repository for all the printed work's of artists from The North Kerry area,with Listowel being the main area of interest to huge host of Visitors to Listowel all year round.Besides being the littoral magnet,it also doubles as a Tourist Information Center. Secondly & most impressive is how ingrained in both The Creative & local communities The Seanchaí is.from the workshops, coffee mornings & plain old drop ins,To Book launches,poetry recitals,projects & engagements with the local schools. The Seanchaí is a much loved and universally treasured cultural icon.By the inhabitants of Listowel,Most of Co.Kerry and West Limerick. -...

Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel. #PRtrip

Since 2001, Kerry Writers’ Museum has been an outstanding example of exhibition excellence, promoting the understanding and appreciation of the county’s distinctive literary and cultural heritage.

As visitors to the museum for the first time, we loved discovering the lives of some of Kerry’s finest storytellers, from John B. Keane to Maurice Walsh. We were transported into inspirational worlds of creativity and imagination as we entered each of the writers’ rooms, exploring the landscape, history and folklore of County Kerry.

An important part of the community, the museum provides engaging cultural experiences, and as a centre for the promotion of Ireland’s literary heritage, it appeals to both young and old alike.

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