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Writer? Some readers have contacted us about their interest in attending our international writing retreats but adding a caveat – that...
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Jul 19, 20195 min read
How Does it Feel to Be Inspired by an Island?
Magical, mysterious! And strangely, no-one knows how it got its name. It's steeped in Celtic Legend and Lore. Gabhla, or Gola Island,...
Jan 2, 20192 min read
Kick-off your 2019 worldwide travels right here
Starting a travel blog can be a lot of fun both as an absorbing new hobby for you and enjoyment for family and friends interested in...
Dec 11, 20181 min read
Only five days left to save money
Donegal has produced some of the finest singers in Ireland, a classic example being the renown Aodh-Mac-Ruairi. Euphoric voices like this...
Jul 2, 20183 min read
Irish summer writing retreat ends with enjoyable Saturday evening soirée
Hilarious jokes, live readings, drinks, food and overall communal conviviality (or ‘craic’ in Irish lingo) characterized the...
Dec 12, 20173 min read
Tread Softly
As we stride rapidly towards the end of another year, we hope 2017 brought you new experiences, contented moments and wonderful stories...
Oct 31, 20173 min read
What you could enjoy next June and September at the Ireland Writing Retreat
Some years ago, Laurence McKeown languished in the Maze Prison outside Belfast on the verge of death after more than 70 days on hunger...
Aug 28, 20172 min read
Emily DeDakis – Writer, Dramaturg, Editor – tutors at September’s Ireland Writing Retreat
It is with heartfelt pleasure that we at ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ are excited to present Emily DeDakis, who will join Irish-born...
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