New Irish Communities Session 5 with Adam Wyeth
Info
Date:
September 26, 2026
Time:
11.00am - 1.00pm
Location:
Irish Writers Centre
Price:
Free (Booking required)
Please note you must be 18 years of age or older to attend.
New Irish Communities is a series of six creative writing sessions for non-native speakers to explore creative writing in English, taking place on Saturday mornings between 11am-1pm.
Join writer and facilitator Adam Wyeth for two hours of creative writing exercises in a supportive workshop environment. These sessions are ideal for beginner and emerging writers.
New Irish Communities was established in 2013 by the Irish Writers Centre and is supported by Dublin City Council.
Adam Wyeth is an award-winning poet, playwright, and essayist, with five books published by Salmon Poetry. His work has been presented at the Dublin Theatre Festival, the National Concert Hall, and internationally. Adam is an experienced creative writing mentor and workshop facilitator, known for creating supportive, thoughtful spaces that encourage experimentation, critical engagement, and sustained creative practice. He reviews for the Irish Times.
How does New Irish Communities work?
Each stand alone session lasts two hours and will consist of the following:
- Creative writing exercises
- Close readings
- Group discussion
- Critique and feedback of work
- Recommended reading
Please note, it is not necessary to have attended any previous New Irish Communities sessions to join in, but it is necessary to sign up.
