Open Mic Social with Madge O’Callaghan

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.

This is a free event, but there will be a ‘Tip Jar’ if you would like to donate towards expenses.

Madge O’Callaghan is an author and poet based in Kilbane, East Clare. She holds an MA (Hons.) in Creative Writing from DCU and has a background working in the field of youth mental health, using creative approaches to address social justice issues.

In 2016, she achieved Gold at the World Festival of Radio in New York for her radio documentary, “My Uncle Jack.” Her play “MASKS” was featured in First Fortnight (Mental Health Arts Programme) 2015.

Madge is an affiliate of Amherst Writers and Artists and facilitates writing workshops that create a safe space for people who just want to write, regardless of their level of education. In 2023, she curated an anthology of poetry and prose by members of the Shannon Amherst Writer’s Group, titled “Write, So…”, which was launched at the Sean Lemass Library by author Donal Ryan.

Currently, Madge is working with primary school children on “Broadford Myths and Legends’, due to be launched in September 2024.