Betty Stenson

BIG NEWS: Dublin, Written In Our Hearts @DublinCityofLit is now available as an audiobook! You can access the audiobook via @dubcilib BorrowBox online library service 🎧 🔗dublin.borrowbox.com/product/SFA_75…

We're very excited to announce this— Off The Scéal is a brand new Multilingual Open-Mic night created and hosted by the amazing himself @DanFlynn944 and myself. Come on down to the DLR Lexicon studio and join us for a night of poetry and song— and if you want to perform (1/2)

What makes a great documentary? 📽️ We're excited to introduce a new masterclass with award-winning programme maker and journalist Hilary Fennell. Taking place on Saturday 10 May 2025 at the Irish Writers Centre in Dublin. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/from-i…

Upcoming course with Rebecca Ivory! Build your confidence, explore your identity as a writer, and find joy and purpose in your craft with the help of the acclaimed author of Free Therapy. 🕔6.30pm-8.30pm 📆Starts Tuesday 13 May 📍IWC irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/identi…

...And we're back! Clár speisialta 'Afra-Éire' aon uaire do Lá na hAfraice ag teacht go luath ar @raidionalife! Beidh aíonna iontacha againn ✨️ Bí linn ar 24.05.25 🙌🏾 #radio #interculturalism #music

A couple of places still available on #LizMcSkeane new course on the short story, @IrishWritersCtr starts May 6th. tinyurl.com/muez5jcc @deuxiemepeau @PublishingIRL @BooksUpstairs @chaptersbooks @alanhannasbooks @MartinDoyleIT @LPOBryan

Bookshop tour in Waterford! #rembrandtspromise #readirishwomenchallenge25 #irish #waterford #newbook #amsterdam #rembrandt

Congratulations @barbleahy! Great to see another #novelfair winner find a home for their debut!

NEW ARTIST TALK SERIES! There’s a flea problem on Parnell Square. We are collaborating with Frustrated Writers' Group on a new artist talk series exploring the work and practice of some of Ireland’s best prose-writers, editors, and poets. Book the April talk now! irishwriterscentre.ie/observe-a-flea…

Masterclass ⁦@IrishWritersCtr⁩ about to start - lovely way to spend a Saturday #books #writers ⁦@LilliputPress⁩

⭐️Course Spotlight⭐️ The Details of Craft: A New Look at the Writing Life w/ @kevlcurran Looking to learn about the key elements that makes engaging fiction? Starting Tuesday 25 March, this in-person 3-week course might just be for you! irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/the-de…

Reading for joy supports children's mental health, focus, curiosity, agency, empathy. During world book week, I'll be delighted to be promoting the value of reading at @OMahonysBooks on Thurs, and at @ebcf on Fri with the wonderful @shanehegarty: glor.ie/events/ennis-b…

March's first review.... Rembrandt Amsterdam Scandal ....superb! thebooktrail.com/historical-fic… @eriu_books @barbleahy

abc for فلسطين a poem of solidarity 🍉 Thanks to @lianneohara from the Brick By Brick team. Please support #BrickByBrick and help rebuild & provide shelter for 26 family members. Please share and donate what you can gofund.me/afb9de78

Delighted to be paying an Oscar tribute to the incomparable Maggie Smith on @RTESunMisc on @RTERadio1 just after 9am 2/3/2025 this Sunday (not forgetting her co-star, the brilliant @themichaelcaine )

Calling all writers living in county #Limerick! Did you know you can receive free mentoring from an acclaimed writer of your choice? Thanks to the support of Limerick Arts Office @LimerickArts @LimerickCouncil. Applications close Sunday. irishwriterscentre.ie/opportunities/…

Help spread the word: @MayoLibrary @MayoDotIE @MayoBooks 🎉🎉

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jennifer Johnston, one of the most acclaimed Irish writers of her generation. We were honoured to host her at the Irish Writers Centre for several literary events. We send our thoughts to her family and friends.