The word poetry typically sparks thoughts of love poems and doesn’t necessarily bring fun and laughter to mind. The exception to the rule? Limerick poems, a form of humorous poetry that's been ...

There is a town called Limerick in Ireland, but there’s no evidence to suggest limerick poetry comes from Limerick. The most famous poet to write limericks was Edward Lear in the 19th century.

Originally launched in 1984 as The Kate O’Brien Weekend to mark the tenth anniversary of the renowned Limerick author’s ...