'Ireland Writing Retreat' receives boost from National Geographic magazine
Great news over the last few days. Donegal was named Number 1 in National Geographic Traveller’s worldwide ‘Cool List 2017’ must-see...
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Nov 16, 20166 min read
Asking questions and the right questions to ask
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...
Nov 10, 20162 min read
Youthful Irish spirit and creativity generate success
Entrepreneurial spirit often starts early in life – perhaps it’s embedded in DNA – and that certainly seems to be the case with teenage...
Oct 19, 20162 min read
Ghouls, ghosts and things that go bump in the night...
Halloween is almost upon us and to help you celebrate, Ireland Writing Retreat has unearthed some of the Celtic roots of this annual...
Sep 28, 20164 min read
Mastering storytelling in songs
If versatility is a sign of artistic talent – painters turning their skills to oils, watercolors and acrylics, landscapes as well as...
Sep 1, 20161 min read
New writing retreat dates for 2017
Following glowing praise received from participants at this year’s ‘Ireland Writing Retreat,' organisers are already enthusiastically...
Aug 21, 20164 min read
Into the Wyle
One imaginative participant from Missouri to this year’s Ireland Writing Retreat, Libeth Tempero, lost no time in putting creative words...
Aug 3, 20163 min read
John of the Wind and Sea
An integral element of ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ is immersing participants in the unique charm and age-less beauty of the local...
Jul 13, 20165 min read
People worldwide attend writing retreat and learn how to tell the sex of a lobster
More than 30,000 kilometres. That’s the combined distance people worldwide travelled to attend the annual week-long ‘Ireland Writing...
Jun 22, 20161 min read
Ireland Writing Retreat attracts writers worldwide
With just a few days to go before the kick-off public event (Monday evening, 8pm Teac Jack) at this year's international 'Ireland Writing...
Jun 5, 20162 min read
Ireland Writing Retreat partners with Belfast Book Festival
‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ is proud to partner with the ‘Belfast Book Festival’ to offer a special two-day workshop at the retreat’s...
Jun 1, 20164 min read
TV, radio personality and author Frank Galligan confirmed as guest trainer at ‘Ireland Writing Retre
Derry-born Frank Galligan - who has agreed to be one of the writing guides at this year’s ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ - is a lover of all...
May 26, 20163 min read
Spirited New Zealand woman wins ‘Friend of Ireland Writing Retreat’ gift on a special day
“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...
May 18, 20163 min read
Author and civil rights activist, Danny Morrison, confirmed as guest trainer at 'Ireland Writing
Interesting experiences fire the imagination, so it is little wonder Danny Morrison has become master of both the written and the spoken...
May 9, 20162 min read
Ireland Writing Retreat' partners Dublin's 'International Literature Festival Dublin'
Ireland Writing Retreat is proud to be a partner of this year's 'International Literature Festival Dublin' (May 21-29) celebrating the...
Apr 21, 20163 min read
Beautiful songs inspired by Donegal's very own mermaid
As the story goes, when the legendary Celtic warrior Finn MacCumaill was asked by an ancient Druid what was the most beautiful music he...
Apr 10, 20162 min read
And the Winner is...
Following a successful writing master-class during last year’s retreat, author John DeDakis kindly agreed to offer a signed copy of his...
Apr 4, 20162 min read
Celtic Center for the Imagination launched at 'Out of This World' event
Celebrating diversity and creativity, the newly-established Donegal-based Celtic Center for the Imagination – the only one in Ireland –...
Feb 25, 20161 min read
Meet Kerry Booth, winner of Ireland Writing Retreat January draw
We welcome Kerry Booth, a new friend of Ireland Writing Retreat and winner of our January draw – an excellent Irish music CD entitled...
Feb 12, 20162 min read
Chance to win a free book signed by the author
Become a friend of 'Ireland Writing Retreat' on or before Thursday March 31st 2016 and automatically enter a draw to win an intriguing...
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