Membership
Join our growing community of writers across the island of Ireland.
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.
Benefits include discounts to our courses, masterclasses and events, as well as discounts with selected Irish bookstores. Members can also avail of exclusive member networking events or simply enjoy writing time in our beautiful building in Parnell Square, Dublin.
Benefits of Membership
10% discount on all Academy courses, masterclasses and seminars
10% discount on all Irish Writers Centre literary events
10% discount at selected Irish bookstores including Chapters in Dublin, Kenny’s 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 on Parnell Square, Dublin 1
Open 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
Invitation to four annual members’ networking opportunities; events held on Saturdays in four locations around the island of Ireland, which includes a guest speaker.
For professional writers, on request, we will produce a certificate for membership for official or application purposes. The Irish Writers Centre criteria to be considered a professional writer can be viewed here.
Membership Options
Individual membership: €65
Concession*: €40 (students, seniors, unwaged)
*Please note, the concession rate is only available when purchasing single-year subscription.
Join NowMeet Aingeala Flannery
Novelist and short story writer, Aingeala Flannery, has been a member of the Irish Writers Centre for eight years. Aingeala shares her experiences with the Centre so far.
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