Irish Writers Centre

🚨Breaking news 🗞️ We've just launched another incredible batch of courses on our website! Flash fiction, beginner's creative writing in Irish, writing magical realism and more all await at the link 👇 irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/

You can book Lissa's online workshop here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/teachi…

Thinking of entering the International Debut Novel Competition? Or just need a little help polishing your work for agents and publishers? 📔 Either way, Lauren Mackenzie's one-day workshop is the key to unlocking a standout synopsis. Watch her chat about the course below Booking: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/the-sy…

The Irish Writers Centre is delighted to announce our 2026 Climate Writing Series 🪻🌿 With 5 sessions taking place from April to November of this year, there's something here for everyone interested in writing on climate issues We're also pleased to announce the inaugural Irish Writers Centre Climate Writing Prize for writers of fiction/poetry inspired by 2026's Climate Writing sessions! More information and booking here: irishwriterscentre.ie/climate-writin…

My Finish Your Novel course with @IrishWritersCtr still has places for Tuesday evenings starting 14 April: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/finish…

The 2026 International Debut Novel Competition is NOW OPEN! Competition winners will skip the publication slush pile and pitch their books to agents and publishers face-to-face or zoom-to-zoom over the course of two days in September. irishwriterscentre.ie/international-…

Introducing: Words in the Air, a new literary podcast from the Irish Writers Centre! The second episode, a writers' roundtable, features Aoife Barry chatting to writers Kevin Curran, Olivia Fitzsimons, Victoria Kennefick and Emmet Kirwan. open.spotify.com/episode/1V2WeN…

Patricia O'Reilly is back at the Irish Writers Centre for this one-day workshop: 'Writing Historical Fiction', 23rd May, 10:30am - 4:30pm Book your spot here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writin…

Bí linn - join us for this workshop as part of Off The Scéal. Let's help build empathy through language and creativity! ✍️🏾📚🗣 @IrishWritersCtr

Féach ar ár ceathrú dán inár sraith 'FísDánta le Filí' i gcomhar le @reic - Seo 'A Ghaela' leis an bhfile Eoin McEvoy Watch the 4th poem in our series 'FísDánta le Filí', part of our collaboration with REIC - This is 'A Ghaela' by the poet Eoin McEvoy. youtu.be/0SFu1qy_ukk

Past International Debut Novel Competition winner & author of 'The Couples', Lauren Mackenzie is back at the Irish Writers Centre helping you to demystify the novel synopsis! Find out more + book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/the-sy…

Watch renowned journalist, director, and producer Hilary Fennell chat through her upcoming online course 'Introduction to Journalism', perfect for beginner features writers, in the video below 👇 6 weeks, kicking off on Tuesday 7 April at 6:30pm Book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/introd…

Award-winning poet and facilitator Victoria Kennefick is back at the Irish Writers Centre this Spring with a 6-week ✨online✨ course on how to use time & space in your poetry! Sign up here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/risky-…

Fun book week: London for Little Vanities @PushkinPress 2026 showcase; and a panel with Cécile Tlili for @FranceinIreland Franco-Irish Literary Festival @IrishWritersCtr @chaptersbooks @missflannery 💚💙🤍❤️

Huge congrats to acclaimed writer Seán Hewitt on his shortlisting for the 2026 Dylan Thomas Prize! Seán's other accolades include a Rooney Prize for Irish Literature and a Laurel Prize. He joins us online on April 28th for a poetry masterclass. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/a-poet…

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📚 Have a look at the events for Day 2, 3 & 4 👀of our 26th Franco-Irish Literary Festival, running until Sunday at @afdublin ! Join us & meet 19 international #writers through debates, readings, interviews, workshops, signings, & more! 🔗Full programme: ow.ly/j4L650YqbEA

Tá lúcháir ar Áras Scríbhneoirí na hÉireann ár gcéad meantóireacht Gaeilge a fhógairt. I mbliana, beidh an mheantóireacht ann do scríbhneoirí filíochta; beidh béim ar seanraí eile sna blianta atá le teacht. irishwriterscentre.ie/announcing-the…

Check out our ✨freshly updated✨ list of competitions, opportunities, and calls for submission right here! irishwriterscentre.ie/resources/comp…

Last chance to book! This Saturday, Eileen Casey's interactive workshop 'Song of Myself'. Activities include: Chakra balancing, colour engagement, mindfulness, exploring tealeaf landscapes, collagé creation and free writing prompts. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/song-o…