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...

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...

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....

What an event it will be... this August, we're delighted to be hosting the Dublin launch of Clara & Christina, the first novel from International Debut Novel Competition Winner Andrew Cunning. www.eventbrite.ie/e/clara-and-...

Following an incredible journals showcase in the building last night as part of our Summer Sessions, we have a range of journals on sale in our reception area! Please do call in if you'd like to have a browse and pick one up 📚

To celebrate our Irish Writers Centre Summer Sessions this week, and our literary journals showcase on Wednesday evening, we have a range of local journals on sale in the building throughout the week. Including: The Stinging Fly, The Wild Umbrella, Ragaire, The Storms, Sci-FI Ireland, & Profiles!

A quick reminder that this Saturday, we're thrilled to be joined in No. 19 Parnell Square by Eman Alhaj Ali, who'll be discussing writing from Palestine! Come along to learn how Palestinian poetry has been translated into English: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...

Our new range of courses is NOW LIVE. Discover a varied and exciting selection of courses spanning fiction, non-fiction, poetry and much more! Running through September and October, spots are already going fast, so be sure to book quickly to avoid disappointment. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/

The Irish Writers Centre is delighted to announce its 12th consecutive year of residencies with Cill Rialaig. Spend 10 days writing in Cill Rialaig, locally known as “the edge of the world.” For more details and all the information you need on how to apply: irishwriterscentre.ie/.../cill-ria...

Want to try your hand at something new? Interested in how books are brought to life? In one week, Oisín McGann leads a very special, one-hour lunchtime taster workshop on book illustration here at the Irish Writers Centre. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/word...

Coming up as part of our Irish Writers Centre Summer Sessions... we still have a number of taster workshops available to book, taking place over lunchtimes every day next week! irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/

We're delighted to be bringing our regional roadshow to the West Cork Literary Festival next month, with a range of events in partnership with the Irish Writers Centre.📚 🔗 irishwriterscentre.ie/regional-roa...

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...

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.

1 month until Nithy Kasa's writing workshop for the Global Majority! About Nithy: Nithy Kasa is a Congolese-Irish poet. Her 1st collection was shortlisted for the Pigott Poetry Prize 2023. How To Make Love To A Colonised Body is her 2nd collection. Book: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/crea...

We are delighted to announce our 4th Climate Writing Session! Poet Paddy Bushe will be in conversation with poet-biologist Jane Robinson on Wednesday 29 July, 7-8pm Find out more & reserve your free place here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1992122460...

Join writer & facilitator Geraldine Walsh for her intensive 5-day course 'Kickstarting Your Non-Fiction Book: Creating a Project Roadmap' as part of Words on the Page! Watch Geraldine introduce her course 👇 Book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/word...

Watch writer & facilitator Joanne Hayden chat about her upcoming 1-hour taster workshop 'Writing Childhood' Coming to the Irish Writers Centre as part of our 'Words on the Page' summer celebration, on Wednesday 8 July 12-1pm 📆 Book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/word...

📺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...

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...

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...

Join us for our 3rd Climate Writing Session, 17 June, 7-8pm! This session will focus on: 'Conflict, values & emotion in Climate Writing' with Dr Rowan Oberman, Dr Ashling Bourke & Dr Siun Nic Mhuiri from DCU Centre for Human Rights and Citizenship Education. Book: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1991351953...

Poetry & nature come together in Jane Robinson's upcoming 'Poetry Field Trip' 🌵 On 20 June, writers will join Jane at the Botanic Gardens & then head over to the Irish Writers Centre for a creative writing session! Hear Jane talk about the course 👇 Booking: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/poet...

As part 'Words on the Page', our summer celebration of creative writing, join us for an evening highlighting Ireland's rich journal culture! 'Words in the Air: Live Journal Spotlight' will take place on Wednesday 8 July from 6:30pm 🚀 Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1991202629...

Applications for the inaugural Irish Writers Centre John Hewitt International Summer School Bursary close on Wednesday! The bursary includes full accommodation as well as access to all events during the week. 🔗 irishwriterscentre.ie/opportunitie...

JUST RELEASED! We've just released details of four new courses running through the Irish Writers Centre this summer, from some amazing facilitators. 🔗 irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/

Meet Your Words on the Page Facilitators: David Butler! David's novels include The Judas Kiss & City of Dis. City of Dis. David facilitates 'A Novel Approach' as part of Words on the Page, 6-10 July. Booking: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/word...