Meet the Writers

Here you find listings of the writers who are will appear at our 2026 festival. Our 2026 festival will run from 10-17 July 2026. Priority booking for WCLF Festival Friends will open at 10am on 7 April. General booking for workshops will open at 10am on 7 April and for all other events at 10am on 14 April

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Miriam O’Callaghan

Irish Writing, Memoir, Non-Fiction

Miriam O’Callaghan has been a leading figure in Irish broadcast and current affairs for over 40 years. She has presented…

John O’Donnell

Fiction, Irish Writing, Short Stories

John O’Donnell’s poetry and fiction have been widely published. Awards include the Irish National Poetry Prize, New Irish Writing Awards…

Katherine O’Donnell

Cork, Debut, Fiction, Irish Writing, LGBTQIA+, Novel

Katherine O’Donnell was born in Cork and spent her childhood on the naval base at Haulbowline island, attending a two-teacher…

Tim O’Driscoll

Cork, Irish Writing, Poetry, Spoken Word

Tim O’Driscoll is a Cork poet and writer. He holds an Honours degree in English literature from University College Cork. Performing…

Patrick O’Laoghaire

Irish Writing, Music

I Have a Tribe is Irishman Patrick O’Laoghaire’s home for his piano-driven songs. Described as one of Ireland’s “most exceptional musicians” by the Irish…

Geraldine Osborne

Cork, Debut, Irish Writing, Memoir, Non-Fiction

Geraldine Osborne is a medical doctor with experience in General Practice and Public Health. Alongside her artist husband Danny, she has explored remote…