Writer? Some readers have contacted us about their interest in attending our international writing retreats but adding a caveat – that...

Magical, mysterious! And strangely, no-one knows how it got its name. It's steeped in Celtic Legend and Lore. Gabhla, or Gola Island,...

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...

Donegal has produced some of the finest singers in Ireland, a classic example being the renown Aodh-Mac-Ruairi. Euphoric voices like this...

Hilarious jokes, live readings, drinks, food and overall communal conviviality (or ‘craic’ in Irish lingo) characterized the...

As we stride rapidly towards the end of another year, we hope 2017 brought you new experiences, contented moments and wonderful stories...

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

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