Join us on 20 March in @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social as we team up with the Franco-Irish Literary Festival, Alliance Française & Ambassade de France en Irlande. www.eventbrite.ie/e/cecile-tli...

We're delighted to announce our first 2026 'Writers in the Regions' masterclass! Acclaimed novelist @conorkostick.bsky.social will present a two hour-long, lecture-style masterclass at the @yeatssocietysligo.bsky.social on 14 March. irishwriterscentre.ie/whats-on/wri...

Táimid ag ceilúradh Seachtain na Gaeilge ag Áras Scríbhneoirí na hÉireann le eachtra speisialta béilfílíochta ar Déardaoin, 12ú Márta, 2026 ag 19 Cearnóg Parnell. www.eventbrite.ie/e/focail-san...

Delighted to be talking publishing with Tolka and The Stinging Fly online March 7th. Thanks Irish Writers Centre for all the wonderful work you do 🙏

Tickets for our spring publishing day are online now! Hear from leading publishers, agents, writers and editors as they demystify the industry. www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-writ...

So grateful to have been selected, an amazing opportunity!

Very grateful to have been chosen for this, thank you @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social 🙏

Workshop your novel-in-progress under the expert guidance of David Butler in this 8-week online course! Book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/a-no...

Over the moon to be heading to Connemara for a week of writing, I can't think of a more tranquil and inspiring location! Very grateful to the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for this wonderful opportunity!

We are delighted to announce the writers awarded a five-day residency on the beautiful grounds of Kylemore Abbey this year: @drrachelgough.bsky.social, @shanejlarkin.bsky.social, Anne Tannam and @aislingwalsh.bsky.social. irishwriterscentre.ie/four-writers...

Seo é an dara dán sa tionscadal FísDánta - 'Fiona, ag snámh', leis an bhfile Sam Ó Fearaigh. Sraith é FísDánta de REIC i comhar le Áras Scríbhneoirí na hÉireann. Tacaíocht ó @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social @forasnagaeilge.bsky.social @artscouncilireland.bsky.social

My new 8-week course ‘writing as a reader / reading as a writer’ is offered through the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social Academy (Spring 2026 programme). This is an online course, and it starts on 5 March. Limited spaces. Full details and booking link: yesbutisitpoetry.blogspot.com/2026/01/new-...

Poets! Watch Leeanne Quinn chat about her upcoming course 'Poetry & Source: Prompt and Departure' starting NEXT Wednesday online 📖🌷 Book your place: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/poet...

Have a hankering to listen to some literature this February? Check out our brand new listings! Each month, we'll be rounding up what's going on across the island. With over 50 events in February alone, there's something for everyone🎤 irishwriterscentre.ie/literary-lis...

📗Our friends over at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social have published all the juicy opportunities for you this February📗 booksirelandmagazine.com/competitions...

New for 2026, each month we're bringing you a feature spotlighting one of the incredible Irish literary journals that offer vital platforms for some of the country’s finest emerging writers. First up is Sligo's Scrimshaw! irishwriterscentre.ie/literary-jou...

Are you an emerging writer living in the north of Ireland? Interested in sustained mentorship from one of our acclaimed writer-mentors, and showcasing your work at Belfast Book Festival later in the year? Find out more here! irishwriterscentre.ie/opportunitie...

Great resource for writers from @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social - míle buíochas! 🫶🏻 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #SpéirGhorm

Every month, we bring you a round-up of opportunities for writers from around the world. (If you'd like to be the first to receive this link and more helpful info for writers, sign up to our newsletter 📩) irishwriterscentre.ie/opportunitie...

Ireland & Europe: there are only THREE spots left in my upcoming Writing Workshop for the Age of Emergency, with @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social! Register here to snag one of the last spots: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/a-wr...

📣 #jobfairy 👉Programme Administrator @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social Centre 🗣Assist with the full lifecycle of Academy year-round programming & their calendar of events from initial concept to final execution & evaluation 📋 www.performingartsforum.ie/.../programm... ⏰Closing Friday 6 February

Poets! This is your 🚨last🚨 week to book Leeanne Quinn's 8-week poetry course, kicking off online next Wednesday! This promises to be a thought-provoking and generative programme for poets at any stage of their career. Book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/poet...

Did you know that Irish Writers Centre members receive discount on all our courses, masterclasses and events? Additional benefits include bookshop discounts, exclusive networking/ showcase events, and more. All the info you need is here: irishwriterscentre.ie/memberships/

We're launching a new monthly bulletin, and our friends at @abbeytheatre.bsky.social are kindly helping us celebrate by offering 2x tickets to The Plough and the Stars & 2x National Theatre Tour tickets! For a chance to win, sign up at mailchi.mp/irishwriters... and keep an eye on your inboxes.

ICYMI... Calling writers aged 18-26! Do you have a strong interest in writing, reading and an ambition to connect with and contribute to the Irish literary scene? Applications are now open to take part in the Young Writer Delegates Programme! irishwriterscentre.ie/young-writer...

Anyone writing a memoir or non-fiction historical book - this is a don't-miss course for polishing your research skills with Kevin Connolly 🦴 Book a place: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/digg...

Some exciting news to brighten up this rainy January ⛈️ We've just launched our Spring 🌸programme of courses, with a 30+ to choose from covering poetry, journalism, short fiction, the novel...and even dreams! Find out more + book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/

Coming to the Irish Writers Centre this February... Susan Tomaselli's AUTOPORTRAITS: Making Stories from Art will look at different approaches to writing including autofiction, ekphrasis and creative non-fiction. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/auto...

PSA writers aged 18-26 ✨ The Young Writer Delegate Programme at Cúirt International Festival of Literature is now open for applications! More info + how to apply here: irishwriterscentre.ie/young-writer...

Harness the freedom of your imagination in an uncertain world with @monicabyrne13 weekend workshop ✨ Book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/a-wr...

The Cúirt New Writing Prize 2026 Application deadline: 31st January 2026 The Cúirt New Writing Prize, kindly sponsored by Tigh Neachtain in memory of Lena McGuire, is now open for submissions. There are four categories: poetry, short fiction, essay and Irish Language poetry and short fiction. This…

I'm facilitating an 8 week course on Poetry & Source at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social from Feb 4. We'll explore how to find, adapt, integrate & depart from the sources that inspire us. If you think this would be useful to your practice, the link is below. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/poet...

A brilliant day @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social discussing how to Survive as a Writer with a bunch of talented folk (I swear there were actually loads of people here). Thanks to all the writers who took time out of their weekend to spend Saturday with me.

Thanks to Totally Dublin for featuring Dublin, One City, Many Stories (our video series produced in partnership with @dublincityoflit.bsky.social & @dublincitycouncil.bsky.social) and the episode 'An Island of Many Nations'! www.totallydublin.ie/arts-culture...

🗣️📖PSA all poets! We've got some excellent poetry courses coming up for you, whatever stage of your writing journey you're at - from transforming inspiration into verse to assembling your collection and preparing for publication! Find out more here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/

Interested in working at the Irish Writers Centre? We're now hiring a programme administrator to provide administrative support to the Head of Programming and assist with year-round programming. irishwriterscentre.ie/we-are-hirin...

I believe my Contemporary American Short Story course has filled, but there's plenty of others to choose from.

Our 'Advice from Writers' page now features new insights from best-selling author (and national treasure) Marian Keyes! Watch what she has to say at the link 👇 irishwriterscentre.ie/advice-from-...

Courses are booking up FAST 👏 We still have a few available spots on fantastic illustration, comedy, poetry, and more courses to get you in the creative zone this January 👇 Check them out: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/

* DEADLINE EXTENDED * We are now accepting applications for the 2026 National Mentoring Programme until Friday 16 January, at 5pm. For all the information you need on how to apply, check out our site: irishwriterscentre.ie/national-men...

⚠️ DEADLINE MONDAY: The Emma O'Kane Bursary is an award for independent artists who want to think beyond the boundaries of their art form and practice and to explore dance or a physical language in their work. Apply by 11.59pm on Monday: buff.ly/lXtFPJm @coisceim.bsky.social

This is a great course...if you are a poet ... at any stage...do it!

I’m a mentor on this programme. If you’re in Ireland and you’re looking for in-depth guidance on your writing from experienced, published writers, check it out.

Highly recommend writers of any early level to apply. Getting a spot on this last year was a delight, and I can't emphasise enough how beneficial the whole mentorship has been.

More brilliant opportunities, competitions, and calls for submissions are now live on our website! Some with incoming deadlines 🏃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Check them out: irishwriterscentre.ie/resources/co...

🗣️Poets! See your verse flourish in 2026 with Moyra Donaldson's course 'The Art of Poetry', kicking off Wednesday, 14 January! Reserve your space: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/the-...

In need of some motivation to get your writing going? Check out our 'Advice from Writers' page, with literary legends like Joseph O'Connor, Victoria Kennefick, Suad Aldarra and more sharing their words of wisdom to fellow writers ✍️ irishwriterscentre.ie/advice-from-...

Made a new year's resolution to focus on your writing? Courses kicking off this month with places still available include book illustration, playwriting, comedy, poetry, Japanese short forms, and historical fiction for children and young adults. Booking open here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/

Irish Writers Centre Programming Assistant Ezra Maloney with our brilliant performers from last night's Nollaig na mBan celebration: Anne Haverty, Tara Flynn, Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi, Molly Hennigan, Dr Ger Moane & Gina Moxley!

Starting online this evening, award-winning writer Sheena Wilkinson leads a course on 'Writing Historical Fiction for Children and Young Adults'. All the info you need here: irishwriterscentre.ie/.../yesterda...