Such was the tantalizing title of a recent article in the travel section of The New York Times international edition and the writer's...

As Spring officially arrives on our doorstep after the long winter, a short note to let you know that it’s not too late to treat yourself...

Some years ago, Laurence McKeown languished in the Maze Prison outside Belfast on the verge of death after more than 70 days on hunger...

Amanda looked back. She saw the wall of giant green leaves and through them the light that suggested the field where she left the...

It is with heartfelt pleasure that we at ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ are excited to present Emily DeDakis, who will join Irish-born...

While we make ready to warmly welcome participants to the Autumn Session of Ireland Writing Retreat, between September 25th and October...

Novelists, poets and short-story writers from all across America and Ireland have descended upon Gaoth Dobhair this week to highlight the...

Late Spring house cleaning can sometimes unearth the most intriguing of artefacts – such as a personal letter signed by the great Irish...

Tens of thousands of people strolling across the spacious campus at the University of Arizona in bright sunshine over two full days at...

Great news over the last few days. Donegal was named Number 1 in National Geographic Traveller’s worldwide ‘Cool List 2017’ must-see...

Questions. They’re a must-have in any good conversation – or at least they should be, though I’m sure you’ve met people best described as...

Halloween is almost upon us and to help you celebrate, Ireland Writing Retreat has unearthed some of the Celtic roots of this annual...

If versatility is a sign of artistic talent – painters turning their skills to oils, watercolors and acrylics, landscapes as well as...

Following glowing praise received from participants at this year’s ‘Ireland Writing Retreat,' organisers are already enthusiastically...

One imaginative participant from Missouri to this year’s Ireland Writing Retreat, Libeth Tempero, lost no time in putting creative words...

An integral element of ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ is immersing participants in the unique charm and age-less beauty of the local...

‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ is proud to partner with the ‘Belfast Book Festival’ to offer a special two-day workshop at the retreat’s...

“I was in New Zealand when I heard this wonderful haunting voice and immediately played it to my daughter. We both had tears in our...

Ireland Writing Retreat is proud to be a partner of this year's 'International Literature Festival Dublin' (May 21-29) celebrating the...

Following a successful writing master-class during last year’s retreat, author John DeDakis kindly agreed to offer a signed copy of his...