By Dan Walsh at Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy
Internationally acclaimed best selling novelist Carmel Harrington was special guest at the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, on Saturday evening, where she performed the official launch of Maria Nolan’s eagerly awaited third publication; From the Slaney to the Yukon.
Speaking with WexfordLocal.com, Carmel Harrington said; “It’s been a joy. I have known Maria (Nolan) for over 13 years, and we have become very good friends. It is wonderful to see her realise her dream to be a published novelist and it was an honour to launch her latest book – From the Slaney to the Yukon.
“Maria writes just so descriptively, and I find in all her novels and what shines through in every chapter is her great love for Enniscorthy,” said Carmel, who added; “She is a community activist and heavily involved in so many organisations; her passion is her town. She has meticulous details for historical facts, and she puts a beautiful spin on them as she brings the past to life.”
Maria Nolan was the perfect host who soaked up all the accolades and good wishes on her special night and she thanked countless people, too many to record here, but singled out Carmel Harrington, who launched the book, Larry Dunne who designed the front cover, the local media for their coverage, and Lisa Byrne and the staff of the Presentation Arts Centre for the warm welcome and providing the facilities for the launch.
Carmel Harrington is an international best-selling novelist in many countries including the United States, England, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and has published eleven novels to date – there are more on the way – and her books have been translated in four different territories.
Maria Nolan was thrilled with the success of her launch attended by family, friends and guests, and she was particularly proud of the presence of her darling mother, Maeve, who enjoyed her company as she heads for her 89th birthday next October.
From the Slaney to the Yukon is for sale at Eason’s, Enniscorthy, Gorey and Wexford, and at Red Books, St. Peter’s Square, Wexford.
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