Today saw the release of the official programme for Waterford Writers Weekend -- and all we can say is wow! Under the curatorship of Eimear Cheasty, this promises to be a weekend that celebrates both local and national talent. An array of talks, workshops and launches will leave lovers of words in all their forms … Continue reading Waterford Writers Weekend Programme Released
Má bhfuil suim agat i gcúrsaí scríbhneoireachta, feic ar na cúrsaí seo. Beidh siad ar fáil sa chathair agus i nDún Garbhán i mí Meán Fómhair. Tá fáilte roimh gach duine páirt a ghlacadh gan bhrú, cead isteach saor. Gearrscéal (Short Story) le Catherine Foley Aistear trí shéipéal na cruthaíochta abheidh anseo ina bhfoghlaimeoidh na … Continue reading Cúrsaí Nua ar Fáil
During lockdown the Waterford Great Parchment Book (1356-1649) was chosen for inclusion in the prestigious Irish Script on Screen project and now all 450 pages are available worldwide on http://www.isos.dias.ie. To celebrate Waterford Treasures wanted to have a Great Calligraphy Festival, Celebrating the Art of Writing in Waterford. Thanks to funding from Creative Ireland Waterford … Continue reading Great Calligraphy Festival Celebrating the Art of Writing in Waterford
Everyone is finding it stressful at home during this COVID-19 lock-down. Here is a list of activities and daily prompts that you can do, aimed at children. Thanks to the magicians at Waterford City & County Libraries for putting this list together - they're pretty awesome. Useful links for Parents & Children PS: The Department … Continue reading Useful Links for Parents & Children
Check out these Waterford and Irish authors and artists telling us what they love about Waterford's Library Service. See the Video Gallery – #LibraryLove here
Great to see the Dungarvan poet Clodagh Beresford Dunne giving some poetry advice in today’s Irish Times.
Calling all 7-12 year-olds Write a lighthouse-inspired story & become a Young Storykeeper! Stories must involve a lighthouse but the rest is up to you! More: https://fightingwords.ie/storykeeper Closing date: 19 May, 5pm
Poetry Day Waterford was a unique festival of poetry and spoken word with interludes of music. Unique, not just because of the depth and breadth of the programme – but because it was entirely online. Curator Anna Jordan of Modwords supported by Waterford City & County Council and assisted by Waterford In Your Pocket and … Continue reading Poetry Day in Waterford
On Tuesday the 21st April 2020, the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) in partnership with Inland Fisheries Ireland, Waterways Ireland, The Heritage Council and The Heritage Officer Programme, launched a national Storytelling Competition ‘Stories from the Waterside’ / ‘Scéalta Ó Thaobh An Uisce’. The competition is open to all, with €4,000 in prizes to be … Continue reading Stories from the Waterside – Writing Competition