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

As the story goes, when the legendary Celtic warrior Finn MacCumaill was asked by an ancient Druid what was the most beautiful music he...

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

Celebrating diversity and creativity, the newly-established Donegal-based Celtic Center for the Imagination – the only one in Ireland –...

We welcome Kerry Booth, a new friend of Ireland Writing Retreat and winner of our January draw – an excellent Irish music CD entitled...

Become a friend of 'Ireland Writing Retreat' on or before Thursday March 31st 2016 and automatically enter a draw to win an intriguing...

As it approaches its 40th anniversary in March, ‘Books Ireland’ and its owner Wordwell Ltd. must be heartily congratulated for sheer...

Singer, songwriter and superb guitarist, Pat Gallagher has produced many diverse CDs, the songs from which have become musical hits...

And what better way to bring a beaming smile to a loved one’s face than a unique gift – a personalized voucher for a place on our annual...

Such exquisite photographs as these - Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way has never looked more beautiful than in these photos - amply illustrate...

Become a friend of 'Ireland Writing Retreat' on or before Tuesday, December 15th 2015 and automatically enter a draw to win an intriguing...

As part of the cultural immersion process during the week-long writing retreat, participants enjoy activities such as boat trips to the...

We have posted the new dates for the 2016 writing retreat along with three separate participation options - Gold, Silver and Bronze...

Featuring more than fifty events and around one hundred authors and contributors, the annual Dublin Book Festival kicks-off this Thursday...

With the spine-chilling howls of Halloween approaching and the door between the living and the dead opening ever so slightly, I’m...

‘Ireland Writing Retreat,’ the only international creative writing course on the famous ‘Wild Atlantic Way,’ has a brand new website. We...

Ireland Writing Retreat, the only literary event to take place on the nation’s famous ‘Wild Atlantic Way,’ is delighted to announce that...

Fine writing, like any skill, requires constant practice. From Ireland’s own popular thriller-writer, John Connolly, to England’s Lee...

Composing lyrics is one of the most challenging forms of creative writing with the added task of matching them to the overall melody. Ask...

It’s encouraged. It’s necessary. It sells books. But it ain’t easy. In the competitive world of publishing with more books being...