With St Patrick’s Day approaching, it would be unpatriotic of Ireland Writing Retreat not to put a smile on your face. If you have...

As Spring officially arrives on our doorstep after the long winter, a short note to let you know that it’s not too late to treat yourself...

Born in Scotland and reared in the charming coastal village of Gortahork on Ireland’s famous ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ in the heart of the...

One of the unique rewards of hosting the Ireland Writing Retreat is witnessing participants’ sheer pleasure in being immersed in local...

As we stride rapidly towards the end of another year, we hope 2017 brought you new experiences, contented moments and wonderful stories...

Sitting across a coffee-table from top-selling crime author, Lee Child, creator of popular character, Jack Reacher, played in movies by...

Pre-holiday movie madness takes over in two weeks (Friday, December 15 to be exact) when the long-awaited Star Wars blockbuster, ‘The...

Exotic location, intriguing history, successful authors, experienced writing guides, warm weather, enticing soft-sand beaches …such are...

Some years ago, Laurence McKeown languished in the Maze Prison outside Belfast on the verge of death after more than 70 days on hunger...

Amanda looked back. She saw the wall of giant green leaves and through them the light that suggested the field where she left the...

Organizers of ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ are delighted and honored that one of Ireland’s leading playwrights will be a special guest at...

It is with heartfelt pleasure that we at ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ are excited to present Emily DeDakis, who will join Irish-born...

While we make ready to warmly welcome participants to the Autumn Session of Ireland Writing Retreat, between September 25th and October...

What a joy last week’s summer retreat turned out to be. A stunning castle at the end of a lough in a national park, a charming...

Novelists, poets and short-story writers from all across America and Ireland have descended upon Gaoth Dobhair this week to highlight the...

Late Spring house cleaning can sometimes unearth the most intriguing of artefacts – such as a personal letter signed by the great Irish...

It is with great pleasure that ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ announces Melanie Finney as winner of our latest draw, a signed copy of ‘Pretty...

Tens of thousands of people strolling across the spacious campus at the University of Arizona in bright sunshine over two full days at...

I’m now enjoying the satisfaction of a successful official launch last night in Dublin, designated European City of Literature, of...

Ireland Writing Retreat is proud to be involved in the official launch next month in central Dublin of recently-released high-concept...