Damien B Donnelly
@eatthestorms.com
Home to The Storms journal, now open for submissions, Eat the Storms, the poetry podcast and creator & writer Damien B. Donnelly
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Táimid ag ceilúradh Seachtain na Gaeilge ag Áras Scríbhneoirí na hÉireann le eachtra speisialta béilfílíochta ar Déardaoin, 12ú Márta, 2026 ag 19 Cearnóg Parnell.
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Focail san Aer ag Cearnóg Parnell
Táimid ag ceilúradh Seachtain na Gaeilge ag Áras Scríbhneoirí na hÉireann le eachtra speisialta béilfílíochta ar Déardaoin, 12ú Márta.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Táimid ag ceilúradh Seachtain na Gaeilge ag Áras Scríbhneoirí na hÉireann le eachtra speisialta béilfílíochta ar Déardaoin, 12ú Márta, 2026 ag 19 Cearnóg Parnell.
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We're delighted to announce our first 2026 'Writers in the Regions' masterclass!
Acclaimed novelist @conorkostick.bsky.social will present a two hour-long, lecture-style masterclass at the @yeatssocietysligo.bsky.social on 14 March.
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Acclaimed novelist @conorkostick.bsky.social will present a two hour-long, lecture-style masterclass at the @yeatssocietysligo.bsky.social on 14 March.
irishwriterscentre.ie/whats-on/wri...
February 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
We're delighted to announce our first 2026 'Writers in the Regions' masterclass!
Acclaimed novelist @conorkostick.bsky.social will present a two hour-long, lecture-style masterclass at the @yeatssocietysligo.bsky.social on 14 March.
irishwriterscentre.ie/whats-on/wri...
Acclaimed novelist @conorkostick.bsky.social will present a two hour-long, lecture-style masterclass at the @yeatssocietysligo.bsky.social on 14 March.
irishwriterscentre.ie/whats-on/wri...
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Our 'Advice from Writers' page now features new insights from best-selling author (and national treasure) Marian Keyes!
Watch what she has to say at the link 👇
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Watch what she has to say at the link 👇
irishwriterscentre.ie/advice-from-...
Advice from Writers - Irish Writers Centre
Irish Writers Centre, Dublin, Ireland. Writing courses, literary events, professional development for writers, fiction, poetry, non-fiction, playwriting.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Our 'Advice from Writers' page now features new insights from best-selling author (and national treasure) Marian Keyes!
Watch what she has to say at the link 👇
irishwriterscentre.ie/advice-from-...
Watch what she has to say at the link 👇
irishwriterscentre.ie/advice-from-...
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Anyone writing a memoir or non-fiction historical book - this is a don't-miss course for polishing your research skills with Kevin Connolly 🦴
Book a place: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/digg...
Book a place: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/digg...
January 23, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Anyone writing a memoir or non-fiction historical book - this is a don't-miss course for polishing your research skills with Kevin Connolly 🦴
Book a place: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/digg...
Book a place: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/digg...
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New for 2026, each month we're bringing you a feature spotlighting one of the incredible Irish literary journals that offer vital platforms for some of the country’s finest emerging writers.
First up is Sligo's Scrimshaw!
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First up is Sligo's Scrimshaw!
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January 28, 2026 at 4:44 PM
New for 2026, each month we're bringing you a feature spotlighting one of the incredible Irish literary journals that offer vital platforms for some of the country’s finest emerging writers.
First up is Sligo's Scrimshaw!
irishwriterscentre.ie/literary-jou...
First up is Sligo's Scrimshaw!
irishwriterscentre.ie/literary-jou...
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My new 8-week course ‘writing as a reader / reading as a writer’ is offered through the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social Academy (Spring 2026 programme). This is an online course, and it starts on 5 March. Limited spaces. Full details and booking link: yesbutisitpoetry.blogspot.com/2026/01/new-...
January 29, 2026 at 12:46 PM
My new 8-week course ‘writing as a reader / reading as a writer’ is offered through the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social Academy (Spring 2026 programme). This is an online course, and it starts on 5 March. Limited spaces. Full details and booking link: yesbutisitpoetry.blogspot.com/2026/01/new-...
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Seo é an dara dán sa tionscadal FísDánta - 'Fiona, ag snámh', leis an bhfile Sam Ó Fearaigh. Sraith é FísDánta de REIC i comhar le Áras Scríbhneoirí na hÉireann.
Tacaíocht ó @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social @forasnagaeilge.bsky.social @artscouncilireland.bsky.social
Tacaíocht ó @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social @forasnagaeilge.bsky.social @artscouncilireland.bsky.social
FísDán: "Fiona, ag snámh" le Sam Ó Fearraigh
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January 29, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Seo é an dara dán sa tionscadal FísDánta - 'Fiona, ag snámh', leis an bhfile Sam Ó Fearaigh. Sraith é FísDánta de REIC i comhar le Áras Scríbhneoirí na hÉireann.
Tacaíocht ó @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social @forasnagaeilge.bsky.social @artscouncilireland.bsky.social
Tacaíocht ó @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social @forasnagaeilge.bsky.social @artscouncilireland.bsky.social
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Workshop your novel-in-progress under the expert guidance of David Butler in this 8-week online course!
Book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/a-no...
Book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/a-no...
February 5, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Workshop your novel-in-progress under the expert guidance of David Butler in this 8-week online course!
Book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/a-no...
Book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/a-no...
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Tickets for our spring publishing day are online now! Hear from leading publishers, agents, writers and editors as they demystify the industry.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Tickets for our spring publishing day are online now! Hear from leading publishers, agents, writers and editors as they demystify the industry.
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Our new March and April Spring course have just arrived and they are sparkling 🎉
online and in-person at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
online and in-person at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
Some exciting news to brighten up this rainy January ⛈️
We've just launched our Spring 🌸programme of courses, with a 30+ to choose from covering poetry, journalism, short fiction, the novel...and even dreams!
Find out more + book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
We've just launched our Spring 🌸programme of courses, with a 30+ to choose from covering poetry, journalism, short fiction, the novel...and even dreams!
Find out more + book here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
January 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Our new March and April Spring course have just arrived and they are sparkling 🎉
online and in-person at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
online and in-person at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
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Interested in working at the Irish Writers Centre?
We're now hiring a programme administrator to provide administrative support to the Head of Programming and assist with year-round programming.
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We're now hiring a programme administrator to provide administrative support to the Head of Programming and assist with year-round programming.
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We Are Hiring: Programme Administrator - Irish Writers Centre
Programme Administrator for the Irish Writers Centre 15 January 2026 ABOUT THE ROLE JOB TITLE: Programme Administrator CONTRACT: Full time, permanent, with six-month probation period. SALARY: €31...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Interested in working at the Irish Writers Centre?
We're now hiring a programme administrator to provide administrative support to the Head of Programming and assist with year-round programming.
irishwriterscentre.ie/we-are-hirin...
We're now hiring a programme administrator to provide administrative support to the Head of Programming and assist with year-round programming.
irishwriterscentre.ie/we-are-hirin...
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🗣️📖PSA all poets!
We've got some excellent poetry courses coming up for you, whatever stage of your writing journey you're at - from transforming inspiration into verse to assembling your collection and preparing for publication!
Find out more here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
We've got some excellent poetry courses coming up for you, whatever stage of your writing journey you're at - from transforming inspiration into verse to assembling your collection and preparing for publication!
Find out more here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
January 16, 2026 at 2:47 PM
🗣️📖PSA all poets!
We've got some excellent poetry courses coming up for you, whatever stage of your writing journey you're at - from transforming inspiration into verse to assembling your collection and preparing for publication!
Find out more here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
We've got some excellent poetry courses coming up for you, whatever stage of your writing journey you're at - from transforming inspiration into verse to assembling your collection and preparing for publication!
Find out more here: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
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Thanks to Totally Dublin for featuring Dublin, One City, Many Stories (our video series produced in partnership with @dublincityoflit.bsky.social & @dublincitycouncil.bsky.social) and the episode 'An Island of Many Nations'!
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Dublin: One City, Many Stories
The initiative celebrates Ireland’s multicultural literary landscape through the voices of writers who have made Ireland their home.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Thanks to Totally Dublin for featuring Dublin, One City, Many Stories (our video series produced in partnership with @dublincityoflit.bsky.social & @dublincitycouncil.bsky.social) and the episode 'An Island of Many Nations'!
www.totallydublin.ie/arts-culture...
www.totallydublin.ie/arts-culture...
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A reminder that I've a book illustration course starting in a couple of weeks in the Irish Writers Centre. You only need basic drawing skills; illustration is a form of communication first, and an art second.
✍️ Finding Your North Star with Anne Tannam
✍️ Book Illustration with Oisín McGann
✍️ BOOKED OUT: Finish Your Novel with Conor Kostick
✍️ The Art of Poetry with Moyra Donaldson
✍️ Book Illustration with Oisín McGann
✍️ BOOKED OUT: Finish Your Novel with Conor Kostick
✍️ The Art of Poetry with Moyra Donaldson
January 2, 2026 at 4:54 PM
A reminder that I've a book illustration course starting in a couple of weeks in the Irish Writers Centre. You only need basic drawing skills; illustration is a form of communication first, and an art second.
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One of the best literary journals anywhere, outside and in, is @winterpapers.bsky.social. Their open submissions period for the 2026 issue is 14-28 February. Everything will be read and replied to early August. The editing is excellent: acute & sympathetic. Have a go! winterpapers.com/submissions
Winter Papers Submissions
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January 8, 2026 at 12:17 PM
One of the best literary journals anywhere, outside and in, is @winterpapers.bsky.social. Their open submissions period for the 2026 issue is 14-28 February. Everything will be read and replied to early August. The editing is excellent: acute & sympathetic. Have a go! winterpapers.com/submissions
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Check out playwright and author Monica Byrne as she chats through her upcoming course: 'A Writing Workshop for the Age of Emergency' coming to the Irish Writers Centre! ✍️
Book your spot: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/a-wr...
Book your spot: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/a-wr...
January 7, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Check out playwright and author Monica Byrne as she chats through her upcoming course: 'A Writing Workshop for the Age of Emergency' coming to the Irish Writers Centre! ✍️
Book your spot: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/a-wr...
Book your spot: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/a-wr...
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In need of some motivation to get your writing going?
Check out our 'Advice from Writers' page, with literary legends like Joseph O'Connor, Victoria Kennefick, Suad Aldarra and more sharing their words of wisdom to fellow writers ✍️
irishwriterscentre.ie/advice-from-...
Check out our 'Advice from Writers' page, with literary legends like Joseph O'Connor, Victoria Kennefick, Suad Aldarra and more sharing their words of wisdom to fellow writers ✍️
irishwriterscentre.ie/advice-from-...
Advice from Writers - Irish Writers Centre
Irish Writers Centre, Dublin, Ireland. Writing courses, literary events, professional development for writers, fiction, poetry, non-fiction, playwriting.
irishwriterscentre.ie
January 8, 2026 at 10:52 AM
In need of some motivation to get your writing going?
Check out our 'Advice from Writers' page, with literary legends like Joseph O'Connor, Victoria Kennefick, Suad Aldarra and more sharing their words of wisdom to fellow writers ✍️
irishwriterscentre.ie/advice-from-...
Check out our 'Advice from Writers' page, with literary legends like Joseph O'Connor, Victoria Kennefick, Suad Aldarra and more sharing their words of wisdom to fellow writers ✍️
irishwriterscentre.ie/advice-from-...
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🗣️Poets!
See your verse flourish in 2026 with Moyra Donaldson's course 'The Art of Poetry', kicking off Wednesday, 14 January!
Reserve your space: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/the-...
See your verse flourish in 2026 with Moyra Donaldson's course 'The Art of Poetry', kicking off Wednesday, 14 January!
Reserve your space: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/the-...
January 8, 2026 at 3:21 PM
🗣️Poets!
See your verse flourish in 2026 with Moyra Donaldson's course 'The Art of Poetry', kicking off Wednesday, 14 January!
Reserve your space: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/the-...
See your verse flourish in 2026 with Moyra Donaldson's course 'The Art of Poetry', kicking off Wednesday, 14 January!
Reserve your space: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/the-...
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More brilliant opportunities, competitions, and calls for submissions are now live on our website! Some with incoming deadlines 🏃🏃♂️🏃♀️
Check them out:
irishwriterscentre.ie/resources/co...
Check them out:
irishwriterscentre.ie/resources/co...
Competitions, submissions and other opportunities - Irish Writers Centre
Irish Writers Centre, Dublin, Ireland. Writing courses, literary events, professional development for writers, fiction, poetry, non-fiction, playwriting.
irishwriterscentre.ie
January 9, 2026 at 11:46 AM
More brilliant opportunities, competitions, and calls for submissions are now live on our website! Some with incoming deadlines 🏃🏃♂️🏃♀️
Check them out:
irishwriterscentre.ie/resources/co...
Check them out:
irishwriterscentre.ie/resources/co...
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* DEADLINE EXTENDED *
We are now accepting applications for the 2026 National Mentoring Programme until Friday 16 January, at 5pm.
This is an opportunity open to all writers across the island of Ireland.
For all the information you need, check out our site: irishwriterscentre.ie/national-men...
We are now accepting applications for the 2026 National Mentoring Programme until Friday 16 January, at 5pm.
This is an opportunity open to all writers across the island of Ireland.
For all the information you need, check out our site: irishwriterscentre.ie/national-men...
January 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
* DEADLINE EXTENDED *
We are now accepting applications for the 2026 National Mentoring Programme until Friday 16 January, at 5pm.
This is an opportunity open to all writers across the island of Ireland.
For all the information you need, check out our site: irishwriterscentre.ie/national-men...
We are now accepting applications for the 2026 National Mentoring Programme until Friday 16 January, at 5pm.
This is an opportunity open to all writers across the island of Ireland.
For all the information you need, check out our site: irishwriterscentre.ie/national-men...
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Happy New Year! Join us and make 2026 your most creative year yet ✨
New courses include:
✍️ Rewriting History with William Ryan
✍️ Murder is Your Business with Declan Burke
✍️ Beginners' Fiction with Tanya Farrelly
✍️ Story: The Essentials with Gavin McCrea
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
New courses include:
✍️ Rewriting History with William Ryan
✍️ Murder is Your Business with Declan Burke
✍️ Beginners' Fiction with Tanya Farrelly
✍️ Story: The Essentials with Gavin McCrea
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
January 2, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Happy New Year! Join us and make 2026 your most creative year yet ✨
New courses include:
✍️ Rewriting History with William Ryan
✍️ Murder is Your Business with Declan Burke
✍️ Beginners' Fiction with Tanya Farrelly
✍️ Story: The Essentials with Gavin McCrea
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
New courses include:
✍️ Rewriting History with William Ryan
✍️ Murder is Your Business with Declan Burke
✍️ Beginners' Fiction with Tanya Farrelly
✍️ Story: The Essentials with Gavin McCrea
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
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THIS! Wrapping up a year of #poetic #storms that touch every shore they reach. Grateful to be part a #stormer bsky.app/profile/eatt... @eatthestorms.com #poetsofbluesky #poetry #podcast
December 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
THIS! Wrapping up a year of #poetic #storms that touch every shore they reach. Grateful to be part a #stormer bsky.app/profile/eatt... @eatthestorms.com #poetsofbluesky #poetry #podcast
Listen to One Final Storm for 2025 on most podcast platforms including Spotify & Apple.
Featuring @mollytwomey.bsky.social Kevin Graham & Zita McGarry & @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social
Happy New Year to you all & May you all Stay Bloody Poetic
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Featuring @mollytwomey.bsky.social Kevin Graham & Zita McGarry & @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social
Happy New Year to you all & May you all Stay Bloody Poetic
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December 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Listen to One Final Storm for 2025 on most podcast platforms including Spotify & Apple.
Featuring @mollytwomey.bsky.social Kevin Graham & Zita McGarry & @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social
Happy New Year to you all & May you all Stay Bloody Poetic
open.spotify.com/episode/5mG3...
Featuring @mollytwomey.bsky.social Kevin Graham & Zita McGarry & @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social
Happy New Year to you all & May you all Stay Bloody Poetic
open.spotify.com/episode/5mG3...
As we countdown to 2026, a look back to some of the poetic gems of 2025 💎💙
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A Year of Perfect Poetry
A look back at the poetry that kept us company in 2025
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December 31, 2025 at 9:45 AM
As we countdown to 2026, a look back to some of the poetic gems of 2025 💎💙
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