FROM New Delhi to New York, Paris to Zagreb – writers from far flung places gathered at Teac Jack in Gaoth Dobhair this week for a special international retreat. One of several such events organised by award-winning Ireland Writing Retreat each year, the week comprised workshops on subjects as varied as story arc, character development, […]
Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union recently reached a milestone when it officially turned 50. To mark the event a night of celebration took place in Teach Jack, Glassagh on Saturday night. Among those present were the two founder members, neighbours Pádraig Doherty and Máire Mhic Niallais of Ard na gCeapairí, Derrybeg. Máire said that […]
Authors provide insights at inaugural retreat in Gaoth Dobhair
SIMILARITIES and differences between news and creative writing, use of colloquial language in novels and short stories, publishing as a business and effective strategies for better editing – these were just some subjects discussed at the inaugural week-long ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ at Teac Jack in Gaoth Dobhair which ended on Friday.
Rachael B. Kelly to give multi-media talk at Irish Writing Retreat
HAVE you the TV drama series, Game of Thrones and are nterested in books and literature? Then maybe you’d enjoy a unique multi-media event taking place at Teac Jack in Glassagh, this Thursday evening at 9pm.