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Former Drumkeerin student Katharina wins national Irish essay writing competition

The Comórtas Aistí Néill Uí Dhónaill which took place last spring was an Irish essay writing competition issued by the lexicography department of Foras na Gaeilge. Katharina Dietz from Ballinaglera entered and won first place both overall and in the ...

05 Oct 2022 at 16:03

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Leitrim Guardian Young Writers' competition

The Leitrim Guardian 2023 Young Writer's Competition is open to all students in Leitrim in primary, second level or home schooling. Entries can be factual or fictitious. Entry is by email only and all submissions must be typed and presented in Word ...

25 Sept 2022 at 19:30

Arts & Entertainment

The Irish food Writing Awards 2022 are now open for entries!

The Irish Food Writing Awards 2022 have just opened for entries for journalists, food writers, chefs, photographers and online content on Irish food. The awards were established last year to recognise and celebrate the high quality of food and ...

13 Apr 2022 at 16:00

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President leads tributes after passing of Ireland's most famous travel writer

President Michael D. Higgins has paid tribute to a beloved Waterford travel writer following her passing aged 90. Dervla Murphy wrote over 25 books throughout her life documenting her travels across the world by bicycle. Born in Lismore, she ...

24 May 2022 at 14:15

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Leitrim Scholar makes shortlist for JP McManus All Ireland Scholarships Competition

A Leitrim woman has been shortlisted for the final of the JP McManus 2022 All Ireland Scholarships Alumni Association Creative Writing Competition on Tuesday, 1st March. Romana Semler from Carrick-on-Shannon selected as one of eight ...

28 Jan 2022 at 20:01

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'Nothing broken forever' - Domestic abuse survivor who was on brink of suicide releases book

A domestic abuse survivor who became a “ghost” of her former self after years of “trauma” from living with her ex, losing more than four stone, becoming a drug addict, and nearly taking her own life, has said “you may be broken, ...

13 May 2023 at 14:37

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New Seamus Heaney Centre to open next year

Queen’s University Belfast has announced a £4.9 million new landmark venue for the Seamus Heaney Centre, which will open for staff, students and the public early next year. The reimagined space at the listed buildings in ...

21 Aug 2023 at 15:39

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Leitrim farmer and writer launches his first book

Leitrim writer and farmer Gerry Bohan launches his first book of short stories on September 16 at The Dock in Carrick on Shannon. Fresh from the Drumshanbo Written Word Festival that took place in August, ‘The Clainings ...

14 Sept 2023 at 16:00

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Submissions open for new Anthology of Roscommon Writing

Submissions are sought for the second anthology of Roscommon new writing, which will be published early in 2024, funded under the Roscommon Creative Ireland Programme. Gerry Boland will again be the editor on behalf of ...

16 Sept 2023 at 09:00

Newsletter LeitrimLive

Leitrim author joins campaign to champion Irish children’s books

Ireland has a history of producing great literature over the years - John Boyne's 'The Boy in the Pyjamas' sold over eleven million copies worldwide and translated into 56 languages. On the international stage, ...

13 Sept 2023 at 16:00

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Writers’ gatherings at The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon

The Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon is certainly the place to be this Autumn for any budding writers, prolific poets or anyone who really wants to get their writing skills to the next level. With opportunities to ...

11 Sept 2023 at 13:00

Newsletter LeitrimLive

A three-day poetry festival takes place in Carrick-on-Shannon

“Winter Wishes - Words for Winter”, a three-day festival of poetry and storytelling for young people, curated by poet Hazel Hogan, takes place at The Dock from December 14-16. The event aims to bring ...

10 Dec 2023 at 16:00

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