We’re delighted to be teaming up again with Clare County Library to offer readings and workshops with award-winning poets and young adult authors. Events will take place in glór, Ennis Library and Shannon Library. Please call the venues concerned to book your class group.
Venue: glór
Date: Thur, 01 Mar @ 10.30am Free
Venue: Shannon Library
Date: Thur, 01 Mar @ 2pm Free
The Spinning Heart is on the Irish Leaving Certificate prescribed syllabus. Donal’s fourth novel, From a Low and Quiet Sea, will be published worldwide by Penguin Random House in March, 2018.
Venue: glór
Date: Fri, 02 Mar @ 11am Free
The Ireland Professor of Poetry Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin reads from her acclaimed work. She is author of many collections including The Girl Who Married a Reindeer (2001), to The Sun-fish (2010).
This event is kindly supported by Poetry Ireland
Venue: Shannon Library
Date: Fri, 02 Mar @ 10am Free
Venue: De Valera Library, Ennis
Date: Fri, 02 Mar @ 12pm Free
Sarah Maria Griffin is an author and editor. Her titles include the much-praised Not Lost, and Spare and Found Parts. She will discuss reading and writing, travel and inspiration with students in her sessions.
Venue: De Valera Library, Ennis
Date: Mon, 05 Mar @ 10am Free
Venue: Shannon Library
Date: Mon, 05 Mar @ 2pm Free
Well known poet Nessa O’Mahoney will conduct interactive workshops with participation and performance from students encouraged.
with Caroline Busher
Date: Fri 02 March Time: 10.30am
Venue: De Valera Library Price: Free
Join us for the festival’s second Children’s Book Club where Caroline Busher will talk with and take questions from our younger readers about their experience with her second novel The Girl Who Ate The Stars. Ideal for 8-12 year olds. Caroline Busher is an Irish Times Best Selling author and was recently appointed the Reader in Residence with Wexford County Council Library Services.
‘An excellent and original voice, with shades of Neil Gaiman and Lemony Snicket.’ – Eoin Colfer
Date: Sat 03 March Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: Red Room glór Price: Free
The Book Clinic will be open between 10am and 2pm and is suitable for children of all ages.
Are you a young reader? Looking for a new series to delve into? Feeling uninspired by your bookshelves at home? Do you need a prescription for an exciting new read? Then pop along to the Book Clinic! Visit the Book Doctor, consult on your favourite reads and come away with prescription for your next book which you can take to your local bookshop or library!
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian whilst attending this event. The Book Clinic is brought to you by Children’s Books Ireland, the national children’s book organisation of Ireland. Their mission is to make books a part of every child’s life.
with Sarah Webb - Nursery Rhyme Fun and Craft for Little One
Date & Time: Sat 03 Mar @ 10am
Venue: Studio, glór Free
Ages: 0 to 3 (max 15 children)
Sarah will share sea-themed nursery rhymes and songs from her award-winning collection with Steve McCarthy, A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea. She will then show the little ones (and grown-ups!) how to make a sailing boat. Suitable for all children from age 0 to 3 with their parents or guardians. Places limited so early booking advised.
Family Rhyme & Art Fun with Sarah Webb
Date & Time: Sat 03 Mar @ 2pm
Venue: Studio, glór Free
Ages: 5+ and the whole family
Join writer, Sarah Webb for this interactive event for the whole family. Revisit favourite childhood rhymes and songs such as A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea and The Owl and the Pussycat, and discover new ones from Ireland and beyond.
with E.R. Murray
Date & Time: Sat 03 Mar @ 3pm
Venue: Studio, glór Free
Have you ever wondered what makes stories come alive? Explore the magical world of our senses with E.R. Murray, author of The Nine Lives Trilogy (Mercier Press). Investigate sound, taste, touch, smell, and sight – and discover how these elements enrich the stories (both real and imaginary) we have to tell. There’ll be games and experiments, and Elizabeth will also answer your questions about what it’s like to be a writer.
