Events

Our monthly open mic social at our Kilrush shop is a free event, open to all. For lovers of poetry, flash fiction and any kind of creative writing. Come to read from your own work or to share a favourite piece by another writer, or come to listen and support. Tea, coffee, and treats provided. … Continue reading "Open Mic Social with Madge O’Callaghan"

After the summer break, our social sharing space for gardeners is back!  This month we'll be talking about how to gather and save your own seeds from your garden, and how to save wildflower seeds without doing any harm.  We'll head out for a short walk, too, to see what we can find. *Chat with … Continue reading "Gardener’s Get-together with Seed and Plant Swap"

A gentle and consistent voice on the Irish folk-roots scene, singer-songwriter Ger Wolfe has a subtle way of weaving his magical music into the heart of the listener. Creating ‘carefully crafted vignettes of song’ to all who come to listen (Irish Times), including his well-loved ode to innocence ‘The Curra Road’ – a ‘classic of grace … Continue reading "Cosy Concert with Ger Wolfe"

Leonard Skinner is an author, educator, and doctoral researcher in philosophy at Galway University. In his new book, he takes us on a journey far from the shores of conventional wisdom, revealing the intrinsic power of love that lies within each of us. Fresh from TEDx Tralee, Leonard will be sharing his talk ‘How Many … Continue reading "Book Launch; ‘Love in a Self-Serving World’ with Leonard Skinner"

Sarah Clancy is a poet and community worker, best known in Co. Clare as the coordinator of Clare PPN. She holds an MA in public advocacy and activism, as well as diplomas in European human rights law and community development practice. As a performance poet, Sarah has won the Cúirt International Festival of Literature Grand … Continue reading "Open Mic Social hosted by Sarah Clancy"

A Song-writing and Creativity Workshop with Ennis Singer-Songwriter and Artist, Laura Mulcahy Join renowned creator, performer and educator, Laura Mulcahy, for an afternoon of deep creativity and learning. Exploring The Following: Song Structure Lyrical Expression Music / Melody Self-Critique Storytelling Listening Who Am I? (Artistic Identity) Artistic Integrity The workshop will take place at Vandeleur … Continue reading "Leave No Stone Unturned – (An Exploration In Songwriting)"

Celebrate Irish Book Week with our panel of authors and educators, and join the conversation to gain some inspiration! Tickets for this event are by Pay-As-You-Can Donation at geektickets.ie A facilitated panel discussion and Q&A with experienced, award-winning local writers, all of whom also work to educate and support and encourage other writers. Hear about … Continue reading "Writer’s Roundtable for Irish Book Week"

A unique spoken word performance, as part of Sound Out 2024. Fergus Costello is an authentic and original spoken word artist without equal, a past winner of the Munster Slam Poetry Championship and an All-Ireland Slam finalist. Expect songs and storytelling but not as we know them! Words alone cannot prepare the uninitiated for the … Continue reading "Fergus Costello ~ In Session"