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Explore your creativity and grow your professional skills in the welcoming writing workshops, professional development seminars, and open-mic events at the West Cork Literary Festival this summer. Soak in the inspiration that abounds on our stretch of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way as you learn from writers and industry professionals from across the world. And choose from a programme that offers writers of all ages opportunities to experiment and hone their craft.

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Writers Block Networking Session

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Writers Block Networking Session

10/07/2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Writers Block is an ambitious new creative writing initiative that will bring communities across the county together through the written word. The writers appointed...
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Ma Murphy’s
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Workshop: Poetry with Jessica Traynor

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Workshop: Poetry with Jessica Traynor

13/07/2026 - 15/07/2026 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

This poetry workshop with Jessica Traynor will run from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 July, from 9.30am to 2.30pm each day with two breaks...
3 days | Multiple days
€245 for 3 days
The Maritime Hotel
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Claire Adam

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Workshop: Novel writing with Claire Adam

14/07/2026 - 16/07/2026 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

This novel-writing workshop will run from Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 July, from 9.30am to 2.30pm each day with two breaks built into the...
3 days | Multiple days
€245 for 3 days
Bantry Courthouse
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Workshop: Creative Non Fiction with Katie Goh

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Workshop: Creative Non-Fiction with Katie Goh

15/07/2026 - 17/07/2026 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

This workshop will run from Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 July, from 9.30am to 2.30pm each day with two breaks built into the day.  Join author and...
3 days | Multiple days
€245 for 3 days
Christian Fellowship Church
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