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Feb 14, 20173 min read

Novel linking Ireland and the US launched in the European City of Literature

I’m now enjoying the satisfaction of a successful official launch last night in Dublin, designated European City of Literature, of...

Jan 27, 20172 min read

Ireland Writing Retreat helps launch exciting new novel in downtown Dublin

Ireland Writing Retreat is proud to be involved in the official launch next month in central Dublin of recently-released high-concept...

Dec 12, 20162 min read

'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...

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&#39

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 –...

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