Hollyfort Writers

  Hollyfort and Gorey Writers and friends  with Haiku facilitator Maeve O'Sullivan In 2024, the Hollyfort Writers group participated in three workshops facilitated in their lovely venue, Hollyfort Old School. Chairperson Bernie Walsh welcomed Anne McLoughlin with her workshop on short story writing, Jackie Hayden and his workshop on Novel writing, and Maeve O’Sullivan on Haiku and meditation workshop. These courses were very instructive and much enjoyed. The group returns in September 2025 for another year of writing and fun!

  Hollyfort Writers launched their first book of poetry and short stories, Write By The Fire, on  Saturday 23rd November '24 at 7.30pm in Hollyfort Old School. Acclaimed actor Garrett Lombard launched this excellent book, to a packed house. The night included readings from the book and a lively performance by Elaine and her bodhran group recently started in the Old School. The book is €10 (Boland Press) and can be purchased from any of the Hollyfort Writers or the publishers.

 

Readers: Carol Boland, Bernie Walsh, Mary Keogh Hanson reading Liam Ryan, Anne Ireton, Veronica Lombard 

  Bernie Walsh of Hollyfort Writers, launched her debut novella 'Barney Takes a Walk' in the Old School, Hollyfort on 24/4/22. The venue was perfect for the occassion where she was supported by family, friends and fellow writers, making it a day to remember. Well done Bernie!

The Old School Hollyfort is home to the Hollyfort Writers and  we are delighted to inform members that meetings are now being held in the school house, subject to covid restrictions. Our last meeting before our Christmas break is Thursday 9th December '21 when good writing, refreshments and even presents will be on offer, all around a real fire!

   Hollyfort Writers continue to be very active despite health restrictions.    Read their Poetry Day 2021ezine below.    Enjoy!