A film from my 1st poetry collection, Enough! published 4 years ago. Inspired by the film, Trois Couleurs; Bleu, (saw this in Dublin in ‘95) with Juliette Binoche as Julie, moving to an apartment in the 5th area of Paris with nothing (rein), where I 1st lived when I moved there with nothing, in ‘97

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Irish Writers Centre International Debut Novel Competition finalists revealed

The 12 winning writers will pitch their unpublished debuts to publishers and agents in September

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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!

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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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-...

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...

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...

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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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...

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/

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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In route to @wcorklitfest.bsky.social as part of the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social Regional Roadshow with panel discussions, spoken word showcase, information session, members event & a zine workshop! Our first event is today at 3pm with John Banville & Victoria Kennefick See you there

The Storms journal is delighted to be taking part in the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social journals showcase this evening 🎉

Tomorrow night at Street 66 one last shoutout for Pride Month with #pridepoetsdublin and I’m bursting with pride to be performing alongside @dogwithoutlegs.bsky.social Nicole Rourke Come along for pints and poetry 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

We are thrilled to announce the recipient of the 2026 Irish Writers Centre John Hewitt International Summer School Bursary is Summer Lukayo. Summer is an undergraduate student at the University of Galway, and a former Irish Writers Centre Young Writer Delegate.

To celebrate the end of Pride Month, we're bringing you a very special episode of our Podcast, Words in the Air: a conversation between novelist Katherine O'Donnell and poet Rosamund Taylor, on writing queer Irish womanhood 🌈 open.spotify.com/episode/5Mxm...

A reminder to all that there are limited subsidised places available for Eman Alhaj Ali's poetry workshop coming up on 11th July! 🇵🇸 Just email us at bookings@irishwriterscentre.ie to apply 📩 Course info here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...

Writing from East to West: Conversations with Arabic Language Writing from Palestine with Eman Alhaj Ali - Irish Writers Centre

Join journalist, storyteller, and translator Eman Alhaj Ali for an in-person poetry workshop at the Irish Writers Centre on Saturday 11 July, 11am-1pm.

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Hello! I'm SO excited to say I'll be teaching a course on writing poetry and verse for child and teenage readers with @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social next month!

Meet Your Words on the Page Facilitators: Joanne Hayden! Joanne has published in the Dublin Review, Banshee & the Storms. She facilitates creative writing workshops for all ages. Joanne's 'Writing Childhood' is part of 'Words on the Page' on 8 July Booking: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/word...

Meet your Words on the Page facilitators: Oisín McGann! Oisín McGann is a bestselling and award-winning writer and illustrator of dozens of books. Oisín will bring his taster workshop 'Book Illustration' to the Irish Writers Centre 'Words on the Page' on Wednesday 8 July 🖼️ Book: t.co/9WVWODUQ6m

Want to check out what's happening in the world of literature over the weekend? Preparing for Bloomsday next week? Literary listings for the remainder of June are now up over on our website, covering the whole island! 🎤🎤🎤 irishwriterscentre.ie/literary-lis...

New on the site... for the next slot in our literary journals spotlight, we're introducing you to the brilliant Sci-Fi Ireland! irishwriterscentre.ie/.../literary...

We are delighted to announce our latest creative writing workshop for members of the Global Majority led by the incredible poet Nithy Kasa! 📅Saturday 25 July ⏰2-5pm 📍Irish Writers Centre Book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/crea...

Join us Wednesday, 7-8pm for our 3rd Climate Writing Session! Drs Rowan Oberman, Siún Nic Mhuirí & Ashling Bourke will discuss their research: 'Conflict, Values and Emotion in Climate Writing' Sign up here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1991351953...

Irish Writers Centre Climate Writing Series: Session #3

Our 3rd Climate Writing session: 'Conflict, values and emotion in climate writing' with DCU Centre for Human Rights and Citizenship

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📺Watch poet Colm Keegan chat about his 5-day intensive course 'Poetry as a Prism' happening as part of the Irish Writers Centre 'Words on the Page', 6-10 July! Booking: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/word...

Thanks to all who contributed to The Storms. Thanks to @fingal.ie @dublincityoflit.bsky.social & @artscouncilireland.bsky.social subeditors @gaynorkanepoet.bsky.social @edepaor.bsky.social Nithy Kasa, Fiona O’Rourke @rhonagreene.bsky.social The journal is on holiday but will return in 2027 💙

We are delighted to announce that our next Writers in the Regions masterclass, taking place next month at the Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone, will be led by the fantastic Alan McMonagle. 🔗 irishwriterscentre.ie/whats-on/wri...

Announcing New Voices, a celebration of emerging voices in literature! Featuring Ciara Broderick, Brian Franklin and Lynda McCarty followed up an open mic showcase of new work! Free tickets & Open Mic signup: irishwriterscentre.ie/whats-on/new...

Two of the best workshops I’ve ever taken were with The Fly and the Irish Writers Centre, so seeing them collaborate on a prize like this is just lovely!

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Opening Tuesday June 16th... We're thrilled to announce the second year of our New Writing Prize in association with our friends at @stingingfly.bsky.social! For all the info you need, check out our site: irishwriterscentre.ie/opportunitie...

📣 Applications are now open! Evolution is a free six-month programme that provides support for up to 12 published writers at a crucial stage in their careers. Find out more and apply via our website: irishwriterscentre.ie/opportunitie... Deadline for applications: Tuesday 30 June 2026.