Waterford Writers Weekend

Or as it used to be known, The Sean Dunne festival.

18-20th March 2011.

Highlights:

Friday 18^th March

 2.00: Central Library: Poets Thomas McCarthy and Leanne O’Sullivan will read from their collections. 

Admission:Free.

9.30:  Henry Downes Pub: Open Mic Night - a night of music, poetry, prose and performance in a relaxed and fun environment facilitated by poet Thomas McCarthy.

Admission: Free.

Saturday 19^th March

1.00: Central Library: Waterford's Tea Party - Come along and meet RTE's business editor David Murphy and author and columnist Martina Devlin, to discuss the state of the nation, the Banksters who are still at large and anything else you fancy over a nice cup of tea.

 Admission: Free.

 2.00 to 5.00: Tower Hotel: How to get published - Writing workshop with Vanessa O’Loughlin.

 Admission: €5. Booking necessary.

3.00: Central Library: Readings by Ed O’Loughlin from his soon to be published "Toploader", Peter Murphy "John the Revelator" and Brian Leyden "The Home Place". 

Admission: Free.

7.00: Tower Hotel: Compass Writers Group - Poetry, prose and music in a Sunday Miscellany style event.

Admission: Free.

 Sunday 20^th March

11.00: Central Library: SUPERMAN IS BORING -creative writing workshop for 8 to 12 year olds with Eimear Cheasty. Booking necessary, Admission: Free.

 

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