Irish Writers Centre

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International Lamplight Fellowships 2025

Calling all fiction writers! Apply to our two-week online programme in partnership with Varuna, National Writers’ House (Australia).

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Words in the Air on Parnell Square

Tickets are now on sale for a special spoken word showcase, hosted by Paul Muldoon. Taking place on Saturday 5 April 2025, in the Irish Writers Centre. 7.30pm - 9.00pm

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Spring Publishing Day 2025

Learn about the publishing process from a panel of industry professionals. Join us on Saturday 29 March at the Irish Writers Centre. Book your tickets now.

Latest News

12 March, 2025

Announcing the Awardees of New Voices: North 2025

07 March, 2025

Book your ticket: Words in the Air on Parnell Square (Hosted by Paul Muldoon)

Ireland’s flagship resource and development organisation for writers

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

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Courses

Year-round creative writing courses, masterclasses and seminars. 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.

Memberships

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 a useful information and insights. Also, check out an archive of webinar recordings and podcasts.

Latest News

Take a look at the a latest news from the Irish Writers Centre, or view our full archive via the link below.

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12 March, 2025

Announcing the Awardees of New Voices: North 2025

07 March, 2025

Book your ticket: Words in the Air on Parnell Square (Hosted by Paul Muldoon)

04 March, 2025

Opportunities for Writers: March 2025

13 February, 2025

Join the Irish Writers Centre Board of Directors

Upcoming Courses

Learning at the Irish Writers Centre

The Irish Writers Centre offers an annual programme of creative writing courses, mastersclasses and seminars.

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Booked Out

Writing the Personal Essay with Cathy Sweeney

Level: Beginner |

Date: March 19, 2025

Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm

Duration: 6 weeks

From Page to Screen with Lauren Mackenzie

Level: Intermediate |

Date: March 19, 2025

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Duration: 6 weeks

Writing Through the Lens of Experience: Non-Fiction Masterclass with Caelainn Hogan

Level: Intermediate |

Date: March 22, 2025

Time: 10.30 am – 4.30 pm

Duration: 1 day

The poor, by the way: Working-class Critical Writing with Maria Fusco

Level: Intermediate |

Date: March 22, 2025

Time: 10.30 am – 4.30 pm

Duration: 1 day

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Gift Vouchers

Do you have a writer in your life you’re looking to buy a gift for? Look no further – the Irish Writers Centre has you covered! Our e-gift vouchers are a great way to encourage and nurture loved ones with an interest in creative writing.

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Here, in 19 Parnell Square, a genuine community has grown and flourished. It, like all truly functioning communities, has had to craft its own ethic of solidarity, one that is based on equality, full participation and genuine respect for the many differing voices that makes it up as a whole. It is for that reason that I am very proud to be Patron of the Irish Writers Centre.

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Irish Writers Centre

International Lamplight Fellowships 2025

Latest News

12 March, 2025

Announcing the Awardees of New Voices: North 2025

07 March, 2025

Book your ticket: Words in the Air on Parnell Square (Hosted by Paul Muldoon)

Ireland’s flagship resource and development organisation for writers

Courses

Opportunities

Events

Memberships

Resources

Latest News

12 March, 2025

Announcing the Awardees of New Voices: North 2025

07 March, 2025

Book your ticket: Words in the Air on Parnell Square (Hosted by Paul Muldoon)

04 March, 2025

Opportunities for Writers: March 2025

13 February, 2025

Join the Irish Writers Centre Board of Directors

Upcoming Courses

Learning at the Irish Writers Centre

In-Person |

Writing the Personal Essay with Cathy Sweeney

In-Person |

From Page to Screen with Lauren Mackenzie

In-Person |

Writing Through the Lens of Experience: Non-Fiction Masterclass with Caelainn Hogan

Online |

The poor, by the way: Working-class Critical Writing with Maria Fusco

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Gift Vouchers

President Michael D. Higgins

Patron of the Irish Writers Centre