My sci-fi and fantasy course has booked out. There are still places available for my book illustration course in October. @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/book... #SpeirGorm

Book Illustration with Oisín McGann - Irish Writers Centre

6-week course focusing on learning the skills involved in book illustration with Oisín McGann. Beginning Tuesday 6 October, 6.30-8.30pm.

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I'll be running a 6-week course at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social in Dublin in September on writing science fiction and fantasy. Check out the details on their website if you'd like to join me in my discussions about making stuff up. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...

Bump! My writing masterclass in Derry is coming up on 12 September. I'll have loads to say. Do come! @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...

Writers in the Regions: Writing, a masterclass with Rónán Hession (Derry) - Irish Writers Centre

This masterclass will focus on the writing, editing and publishing of novels of creative literary fiction with Ronan Hession in Derry

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Just announced as part of our Black History Month programme (October), Nandi Jola will lead a special workshop for members of the global majority. Find out more, and book your spot: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/crea...

The Irish Writers Centre is delighted to once again partner with Write by the Sea Literary Festival this September, to bring you a host of exciting events! Find out more about the latest stop in our literary roadshow: irishwriterscentre.ie/whats-coming...

We're looking for Sci-Fi X Myth in 2027 so beyond excited to see @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social linking up with Leeanne to run an online course on working mythological concepts into fiction; with a focus on Irish myth and integration with speculative fiction! #sciencefiction #ireland #myth

Phenomenally exciting to see our friends at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social hosting John Kenny of Albedo One for a 6 week masterclass course on writing Science Fiction and Fantasy this October/November!!! #sciencefiction #ireland #irishwriters SFFwriters #masterclass

⭐Congratulations to the winners of this year's IDNC!⭐ @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social booksirelandmagazine.com/winners-of-i...

Winners of International Debut Novel Competition 2026 - Books Ireland

IDNC attracts entries from 38 countries as Irish Writers Centre celebrates its 35th anniversary.

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Congratulations to my old pal @mikestevens72.bsky.social for being among the winners of the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social International Debut Novel Prize. Just 12 novels picked out of 804 submissions from 38 countries. Fantastic achievement! irishwriterscentre.ie/turning-the-...

Turning the Page on Tomorrow's Bestsellers: Irish Writers Centre Reveals Winners of International Debut Novel Competition 2026 - Irish Writers Centre

Competition attracts entries from 38 countries as Irish Writers Centre celebrates its 35th anniversary From Australia to Abu Dhabi, New York to New Zealand, hundreds of aspiring novelists set their si...

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I'm so delighted to be one of the winners of the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social International Debut Novel Prize for my novel The Setlists. And looking forward to meeting the other winners. Yay. irishwriterscentre.ie/turning-the-...

Turning the Page on Tomorrow's Bestsellers: Irish Writers Centre Reveals Winners of International Debut Novel Competition 2026 - Irish Writers Centre

Competition attracts entries from 38 countries as Irish Writers Centre celebrates its 35th anniversary From Australia to Abu Dhabi, New York to New Zealand, hundreds of aspiring novelists set their si...

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Coming up here in the building on Culture Night, we couldn't be more excited to welcome Booker Prize-longlisted novelist Djamel White alongside acclaimed poet Nithy Kasa and legendary storyteller Chrissy Donoghue Ward! Booking opens August 18. culturenight.ie/event/fierce...

We are thrilled to reveal the 12 winners of the 2026 International Debut Novel Competition (a record year for entries!) To find out more, check out our site: irishwriterscentre.ie/turning-the-...

Just a reminder that you can join us online tomorrow night from 7pm for our August Climate Writing Session! Authors Roz Dineen and Caoilinn Hughes will be in conversation via Zoom from 7pm. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1992930042...

Rescheduled: Irish Writers Centre Climate Writing Session

Join authors Caoilinn Hughes (The Alternatives) and Roz Dineen (Briefly Very Beautiful) for our Climate Writing Session on 12th August

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After my Sci-FI and Fantasy Course in September, I'll be running a 6-Week Book Illustration Course in the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social in October. This is about communication, not making pretty pictures, so only basic drawing skills are required. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/book...

We are delighted to welcome Caelainn Hogan to the Centre. Caelainn's work has been published in The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, New Yorker, Guardian, Dublin Review, Harper’s & VICE. Her book, Republic of Shame, was published by Penguin. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...

CLARA AND CHRISTINA by Andrew Cunning @johnmurrays.bsky.social @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social the other evening. Hosted by @hollowaywriter.bsky.social with books by @booksupstairs.bsky.social Stunning reading, great conversation & the loveliest of writer friends ❤️ And tote bags for all!

I’m launching Rush of Wingspan in Dublin on August 5th! @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social eleonoreschonmaier.com/2026/07/15/r...

Rush of Wingspan: Dublin Launch

On August 5 at 6:30 pm I’ll be reading from Rush of Wingspan at the Winding Stair bookstore in Dublin, Ireland. All are welcome.

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Coming up next week, three friends of the Irish Writers Centre (Sarah Gilmartin, Enda Wyley and Mary O'Donnell) will be reading in Hodges Figgis!

Mary O'Donnell@maryodonnell.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Looking forward to reading with Sarah and Enda in @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social on Thurs 6th--readings plus Q & A!

I'll be running a 6-week course at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social in Dublin in September on writing science fiction and fantasy. Check out the details on their website if you'd like to join me in my discussions about making stuff up. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...

For the latest edition of our literary journal spotlight, we're delighted to feature Swerve Magazine! Check out our site to find out more about the publication, and to read a sample of work they've previously published. irishwriterscentre.ie/literary-jou...

Literary Journal Spotlight #5: Swerve - Irish Writers Centre

Below, the editors of Swerve tell us a little about the magazine, and you can read an extract! Swerve is a biannual journal—Summer and Winter—based in Skibbereen, West Cork. It is supported by Arts Gr...

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Quick reminder that I'm facilitating this 4-week #ShortStory course from 1st September @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/quee...

Fantastic news this weekend! www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

Hundreds of Irish writers set to share millions of euro after €1.31bn Anthropic settlement

Artificial intelligence giant settles copyright infringement case

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Did you know that the Irish Writers Centre offers gift vouchers? These can be put towards courses, membership and one-to-one mentoring; we have something for writers at every stage of their development. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/gift...

Buzzing to see our friends at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social have got an unreal programme of speculative fiction courses upcoming!!! @oisinmcgann.bsky.social teaching an in-person workshop on writing Sci-Fi and Fantasy starting early September 🚀🚀🚀 #sciencefiction #ireland #irishwriters

Now booking for the Autumn! @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/the-...

The Nuts and Bolts of Crime Fiction with Andrea Carter - Irish Writers Centre

An in person course for those interested in writing crime fiction, ideal for those working on a novel. Led by Andrea Carter.

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Did you know that our historic Georgian building in central Dublin is available for hire at competitive rates? Find out more today! irishwriterscentre.ie/about-us/ven...

Now live: autumn masterclasses! On the site now, booking is open for three fantastic, in person masterclasses from leading writers Madeleine Keane, Martina Devlin and Sheila O'Flanagan. Check them out here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/

Want to see out the summer by trying something new? Why not join us for Mark Granier's online course 'Poetry for the Curious' at the end of August! (There are only two spots remaining, so be sure to book quickly to avoid disappointment.) irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/poet...

Interested in writing a play? Want to learn the essentials with a renowned theatre practitioner? Coming up in three weeks, acclaimed playwright Aoife O'Connor's 'Intro to Playwriting'! Sign up here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/intr...

Intro to Playwriting with Aoife O'Connor - Irish Writers Centre

6-week in person playwriting course faciliated by playwright and poet Aoife O'Connor at the Irish Writers Centre from Wednesday 5 August.

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For the latest edition of our literary journal spotlight, we're delighted to feature Profiles! Check out our site to find out more about the publication, and to read a sample of work they've previously published. irishwriterscentre.ie/literary-jou...

Entries are now open for the inaugural Eugene McCabe Short Story Award from Monaghan County Council, with the window closing on September 30th. The winning entry will receive €1,000, a Tyrone Guthrie Centre bursary and an Irish Writers Centre bursary. monaghan.ie/library/euge....