ICL Holds 2nd Music, Poetry & Prose Reading Event

On Thursday 15 January 2026, the Irish Club of Luxembourg (ICL) held a music, poetry and prose reading evening at Oscar’s Bar & Kitchen in Luxembourg-Grund, bringing together Irish artists poet Terry Adams and singer-songwriter Jon Meehan for the second consecutive year.

The set-up was simple, as both artists performed without any sound equipment among the dining tables, which removed the barrier between the audience and the stage.

Around fifteen attendees filled the second floor of the bar, listening to the literary readings and music.

Terry Adams, who has lived in Luxembourg since 1990, opened the event by reading a selection of his poems and prose, introducing the audience to his life and perspectives through reflections on family, including stories about his wife, daughters, grandchildren and friends.

He continued with prose addressing war, with particular emphasis on the conflict in Gaza, while also referencing Ireland’s long struggle for independence, the World Wars, recent crisis in Venezuela and contemporary political views.

Further readings explored satirical themes of death and life, travel experiences, childhood memories, friendships and mental health. He delivered the pieces mainly in English, with one reading in Irish.

The programme continued with a musical contribution by Jon Meehan, who performed original songs including Stuck at Home with Homesick Blues, Momma Gonna Need More Wine and Melodies These Days. He played the set using only his acoustic guitar and voice.

Following this, Terry Adams again took the “stage” concluding with one of his personal favourites, a piece inspired by Gaelic football.

His performance felt natural, as he communicated seamlessly with the public, weaving his poetry into real-life stories while maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the audience.

He quipped about society’s fading idea of “character.” “I used to love characters,” he said, referring to how people today aspire to become doctors or lawyers. “When I was growing up, the character was the guy in the town.” Moments of laughter alternated with attentive silence throughout the reading.

Speaking with Chronicle.lu, both artists shared the pleasure of their collaboration and  confirmed that the event had been fully booked for the second year in a row, following the same concept presented at a nearby venue, Sazio, in 2025.

The event formed part of the ICL’s ongoing cultural programme and targeted members and the wider public interested in international music, literature and contemporary storytelling.