And an 'Early Bird' discount exclusive for Friends of Ireland Writing Retreat.
Boosted by the fact that our last writing retreat in June was completely booked out and our upcoming one in Donegal in September is also fully booked, we look forward with added excitement to continuing our success even more next year.
While delighted with the enthusiastic appreciation by our more than 300 alumni over the last ten years to the writing workshops, musical events and cultural excursions we organise throughout our time together, we are also keenly aware of the rising costs of international travel.
As advanced airfare bookings can save considerable amounts of money, we’ve decided to release earlier than normal the specific dates for our planned writing retreats for next year (2025).
As an additional incentive, we also want to offer an exclusive Early Bird Discount to those wishing to join us either in France or in Ireland next year. This offer is only accessible if you are a Friend of Ireland Writing Retreat (it's free to join).
Become a Friend of Ireland Writing Retreat to have access to our exclusive Early Bird Discount. HERE
Due to the bespoke nature of our retreats we can only accommodate a maximum of 10 people in each so if interested to attend a particular one we would urge you to book early to make sure your place is confirmed.
Please find our list of writing retreats for 2025 with details on each.
WHEN - March 24-30, 2025
WHERE - Majestic Pyrénées Orientales in the rolling wine country of French Catalonia. At the foot of Canigou, the sacred mountain of the Catalans. Accommodation in single, ensuite rooms with breakfast at the attractive family-owned, boutique hotel Villa Lafabregue.
WHAT - A blend of practical workshops on both fiction and non-fiction writing including such subjects as character development, memoir writing and dialogue, with hands-on story critiques (including participants’ works-in-progress), plus bespoke cultural excursions, live entertainment and authentic experiences of local wines and foods.
This article recalls what participants enjoyed in previous such retreats: Dragons, Sea Adventures and A Centuries-Old Mystery
WHEN - June 9-15, 2025
WHERE - Donegal, the most northerly region of Ireland, on the scenic ‘Wild Atlantic Way.’ Known as the ‘Forgotten Land,’ this beautiful coastal region is a center of traditional Irish music, ancient historic sites, thatched cottages, castles and, of course, faeries and Celtic legends.
WHAT - A week-long, creative writing holiday with a difference – scenic walks, fascinating talks and daily practical writing and editing workshops – all in a land that time forgot, in probably the most beautiful part of Ireland of, an awe-inspiring landscape of islands, castles and thatched cottages. Plus lively, traditional Irish music performances; tuition in the Gaelic language and Irish ceildhe dancing lessons.
This article recalls what participants enjoyed in previous such retreats: Chocolates, Irish Music, A Castle And A Thatched Cottage Make Donegal Retreat A Memorable One
WHEN - June 23-29, 2025
WHERE - Donegal, the most northerly region of Ireland, on the scenic ‘Wild Atlantic Way.’ Known as the ‘Forgotten Land,’ this beautiful coastal region is a center of traditional Irish music, ancient historic sites, thatched cottages, castles and, most important of all, faeries and Celtic legends.
WHAT - A week-long, creative writing holiday with a difference – scenic walks, fascinating talks and daily practical writing and editing workshops – all in a land that time forgot, in probably the most beautiful part of Ireland of, an awe-inspiring landscape of islands, castles and thatched cottages. Plus lively, traditional Irish music performances; tuition in the Gaelic language and Irish ceildhe dancing lessons.
This article recalls what one participant enjoyed in a previous retreat:
NAME - Autumn Writing Retreat
WHEN - September 15-21, 2025
WHAT - A week-long, creative writing holiday with a difference – scenic walks, fascinating talks and daily practical writing and editing workshops – all in a land that time forgot, in probably the most beautiful part of Ireland of, an awe-inspiring landscape of islands, castles and thatched cottages. Plus lively, traditional Irish music performances; tuition in the Gaelic language and Irish ceildhe dancing lessons.
This article recalls what participants enjoyed in previous such retreats: Success in Donegal, Now Paris Here We Come
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