Creative Writing Day
Since Yeats made the place his own, Thoor Ballylee has always been about creativity. In keeping with this mission in modern times, The Studio at Thoor Ballylee on Saturday hosts a creative writing day, available to writers of all kinds and experiences.
Called In the footsteps of Raftery: Cill Aodáin to Ballylee, the day is hosted and curated by renowned poet Terry McDonagh. Taking inspiration (like Yeats did!) from Antoine Ó Raifteiri and the landscapes and stories of the area, the workshop helps track new works of poetry and prose from genesis to completion.
The emphasis will be on the writing of poetry and short prose, a workshop designed for all levels and experiences of writers to join in, create, present and discuss. “Like Raftery”, says Terry, “we will go on a creative journey“.
In the footsteps of Raftery: Cill Aodáin to Ballylee
Creative Writing Day
with Terry McDonagh
11am – 4pm Saturday 11 May 2024
The Studio at Thoor Ballylee
Charge only €20 (with tea/coffee and snacks included!)
Booking essential!
yeatsthoorballyleesociety@gmail.com +353 85 862 0935
Artist in Residence
A reminder that The Yeats Thoor Ballylee Society, supported by the Galway Culture Company, is hosting an Artist-in-Residence programme this summer in The Studio at Thoor Ballylee. There are two residencies this year, each one running for two weeks – one for literature and creative writing, and one for the visual/plastic arts.
The deadline for all applications is Friday 17 May – so fast approaching! All details on how to apply are available here on our website. For this wonderful opportunity the successful candidates will be notified by 7 June for the July residency and 5 July for the September residency.