By Dan Walsh Friends, fellow authors and writers assembled in Gorey Library to celebrate the launch of Bohemian Whirlpools,the second book by literary genius, Anne Ireton from Courtown. Master of ceremonies Mick O’Callaghan said Anne, who worked as a nurse in London and Wexford is a great storyteller with a deep empathetic nature for herContinue reading “Gorey launch hails writer Anne Ireton”
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Successful Gorey writer Sadie Harpur
By Dan Walsh It was a pleasure to meet successful author Sadie Harpur in Gorey Library recently months after she launched her first book ‘The Hidden World of a Foster-Girl’ there, a fascinating work which explores her childhood in foster care, the challenges involved with having a learning disability and losing her brother Gary. AContinue reading “Successful Gorey writer Sadie Harpur”
Writer Jean supports Christmas charities
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Jean Maskell is a multi-disciplinary writer and artist, and her collection of poems and short stories was published in 2013 under the title The Space Between. The illustrations, which are plenty and colourful is also her own work. Her writing has appeared in several publications in Ireland and theContinue reading “Writer Jean supports Christmas charities”
Pierce Turner tells his story in ‘Living by the River’
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Retiring Wexford politician of 40 years Brendan Howlin was at Wexford Library today where he proudly lauded Wexford’s award-winning musician Pierce Turner and officially launched his debut book of autobiographical short stories bearing the title Living by the River. Mr Howlin likened Pierce Turner to the great Patrick KavanaghContinue reading “Pierce Turner tells his story in ‘Living by the River’”
Launch of 6th edition of ‘The Wexford Bohemian’
By Dan Walsh at Westgate Heritage Centre Local literature and poetry took another progressive step forward tonight (Saturday) with the official launch of the sixth edition of The Wexford Bohemian, publication WEX BOH SIX subtitled “Wexford’s own journal of art, culture and literature” at a pleasant reception held in Westgate Heritage Centre, Wexford. The launchContinue reading “Launch of 6th edition of ‘The Wexford Bohemian’”
Visit Theatre in the Bookshop during the festival
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s annual Festival Opera opens tonight (Friday) and is always accompanied by many fringe art and performance events. This year, a local bookshop is once again running a full schedule of literary events as part of its own fringe festival – “Theatre in the Bookshop”. Red Books in Wexford’s St Peter’s Square willContinue reading “Visit Theatre in the Bookshop during the festival”
Caroline Busher launches her 5th novel
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library Caroline Busher is an Irish Times best-selling author of fiction for children bringing Irish heritage and history to life through creative writing and storytelling and her fifth novel ‘The Boy Who Slipped Through Time’ was launched in Wexford Library today (Saturday) by well-known Wexford playwright and writer Billy Roche. Billy wasContinue reading “Caroline Busher launches her 5th novel”
Book tells how Mick Carty recalls local sports
By Dan Walsh Rathangan Bar was packed on Friday night for the launch of a new sports biography named ‘Sportsman Mick; A Lifetime in Local Sports” by local man Mick Carty that gives an intriguing insight into the often exciting and controversial world of local GAA, soccer, pool and skittles. “Everything I’ve written about isContinue reading “Book tells how Mick Carty recalls local sports”
Pierce Turner launches Wexford Bohemian
By Dan Walsh in Wexford town Wexford-born singer/songwriter Pierce Turner said it was “a great honour” when he performed the official launch of the fifth edition of the Wexford Bohemian at Red Books, Wexford, on Saturday night. Described as “Wexford’s journal of art, culture and literature”, the latest publication is edited by Alanna Hammel andContinue reading “Pierce Turner launches Wexford Bohemian”
Maria Nolan’s successful book launch
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 aContinue reading “Maria Nolan’s successful book launch”
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