Irish Writers Centre

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Just Announced: New Courses

New courses at the Irish Writers Centre and online

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2026 International Debut Novel Competition

Now open for submissions, our flagship competition

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A Poetry Masterclass with Seán Hewitt

We are delighted to offer a masterclass with Rooney Prize-winning poet, novelist, and memoirist Seán Hewitt, taking place online.

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Irish Language Poetry Mentorship

Applications are now accepted for the Irish Writers Centre Inaugural Irish Language Writing Mentorship.

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Words, In Other Places

An Irish Writers Centre literary Festival

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19 March, 2026

Announcing the 2026 Irish Writers Centre Irish Language Poetry Mentorship

19 March, 2026

Now Live: Words in the Air Podcast

Ireland’s leading resource and development organisation for writers

Our mission is to support writers at every stage of their writing journey.

About Us

Academy

Year-round creative writing courses, masterclasses and other supports. Available online or in-person.

Opportunities

Develop your writing practice. From mentoring and residencies to competitions, bursaries and more.

Events

Readings, performances, open days, publishing days and festival events, taking place across the island of Ireland.

Membership

Join our growing community of writers across the island of Ireland and enjoy networking opportunities, course discounts and much more.

Resources

From publishing advice to funding opportunities and journal submission listings, discover useful information and an archive of webinar recordings.

Meet Aingeala Flannery

Novelist and short story writer, Aingeala Flannery, has been a Member of the Irish Writers Centre for 8 years. Aingeala shares her experiences with the Centre so far.

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