Irish Writers Centre Membership Relaunch 2025

We are delighted to announce the relaunch of our Membership programme, now featuring a range of new benefits, including bookshop discounts, exclusive member events and extended hours in our writing rooms.

Anyone Can Become a Member

The Irish Writers Centre invites writers, readers and supporters of Irish writing to join our growing community of members across the island of Ireland. Benefit from discounts to our courses, masterclasses and events, as well as discounts with selected Irish bookstores. Also, avail of exclusive member networking events, or simply enjoy writing time in our beautiful building in Parnell Square, Dublin.

Benefits of Membership

When you sign up for Irish Writers Centre Membership, you will receive:

• 10% discount on all Academy courses, masterclasses, seminars
• 10% discount on all Irish Writers Centre literary events
• 10% discount at selected Irish bookstores including Chapters in Dublin, Kennys in Galway, O’Mahony’s in Limerick, Little Acorns in Derry, and Roe River Books in Louth
• 20% discount off the Irish Writers Handbook, described by John Banville as an ‘essential tool for writers’
• 10% discount on submission fee to Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair competition
• Free access to writing rooms in our building in Parnell Square, Dublin 1
• Invitation to four annual Members’ networking opportunities; Events held on Saturdays in four locations around the island of Ireland, and includes guest speaker.
• For professional writers, we will produce a certificate for membership for official or application purposes on request . The Irish Writers Centre criteria to be considered a professional writer can be viewed here.

Meet Aingeala Flannery

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

Membership Options

Individual Membership: €65

Concession: €40 (students, seniors, unwaged)**

Sign up for Irish Writers Centre Membership here.

* Opening hours (may be a shared space; advance booking required):

• Monday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
• Tuesday: 10.00am – 8.00pm
• Wednesday: 10.00am – 8.00pm
• Thursday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
• Friday: closed
• Saturday: 10.30am – 4.30pm

** Please note, concession rate is only available when purchasing a Single-Year Subscription.