Support Us
You can help directly impact the work of many new and emerging writers – all over Ireland.
Every year we support over 2,500 emerging and established writers through our Academy of creative writing courses, mentorships, competitions, development programmes and residencies. Many thousands more engage with our events and outreach initiatives. We are committed to opening up access to writers from backgrounds currently underrepresented in Irish literature, and continually advocate for writers across the island as they illuminate our lives with their ideas and words.
Irish Writers Centre Patrons Programme
We are particularly pleased to announce the launch of our Patrons Programme, a special initiative dedicated to supporting emerging writers and the next generation of storytellers. This programme brings together lovers of literature and those who want to play a meaningful role in developing our writing communities. With a generous gift of €5,000, our new Patrons will enable us to:
— Expand our creative writing and mentoring programmes
— Curate more masterclasses and events to serve audiences nationwide
— Broaden public engagement opportunities for writers
— Fund more bursaries and residencies
— Promote our work and our writers nationally and internationally
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the individual and corporate patrons who have already invested in the future of Ireland’s writers: Marian Keyes, Kathy Gilfillan, Staycity, The Rooney Prize, and KPMG.
Their generosity has provided us with a strong foundation on which to build a lasting impact.
Other Ways to Support Us
If you, or your organisation, would like to explore other ways to help foster the next generation of writing talent, below you’ll find a range of options for donation.
Leaving a Legacy
As a further option, if you would like to have a lasting impact on the future of Irish literature through leaving a legacy in your Will, we would be happy to guide you through the process.
For questions about how you can support the Irish Writers Centre, please contact Mags McLoughlin, CEO, Irish Writers Centre: mags@irishwriterscentre.ie.
Individuals
With a donation of just €100 you could enable a writer to become a member of the Irish Writers Centre for a year, or benefit from a masterclass with an established facilitator.
Larger donations will help us fund creative writing course bursaries, mentorships, residencies and more.
Ultimately, your donation will help provide a platform for Ireland’s new and emerging voices.
Organisations
With a donation of just €500 you could enable a writer to attend a six-week creative writing course and benefit from a one-to-one mentoring session. Larger donations will help us fund ongoing development programmes, residencies, bursaries and more.
Donations from organisations are key to helping us support and grow Ireland’s vibrant literary community.
Our Patrons
Funding Partners
Festival Partners
Residency Partners
Creative Partners
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