© Web Development by HDesign Get Started, Get Published!         A Country House Writers’ Weekend 21st - 23rd September Come and stay in our historic home for a residential creative writing weekend encompassing everything from how to get started to showcasing your work for the publisher. Inspired by the surroundings of an Irish country house you will learn the craft of novel- writing in a small, supportive group, hosted by Yasmin O’Grady and mentored by a guest novelist. Share in the house-party atmosphere with delicious fresh meals and plenty of home-baking to sustain you. You will find both the time and the place to write in our elegant rooms and walled garden. With acres of glorious countryside to inspire you, you are sure to find your muse. Tuition will be provided by bestselling author Denyse Woods, director of the West Cork Literary Festival, with advice and readings from award winning novelist Kevin Barry. A representative from the world of publishing will also be on hand to advise on getting into print. Places are limited so remember to book early. € 395 (£350) per person all inclusive  A limited number of non residential, workshop only packages are also available. Contact us for further information and pricing. Fireside Reading with Kevin Barry Join us in our historic home for fireside readings by the acclaimed novelist and native Limerick man Kevin Barry. Celebrate Limerick’s Culture Night at this open house event, the first night of ‘A Country House Writers Weekend’ Reading Friday 21st Sept• 5.45pm (promptly please as space limited!) “What a wonderful weekend! I can't tell you how very much I enjoyed the whole thing,  the warm welcome, the joy of discovering writing, the fun and excellent conversation!” Vivien Fitzgerald-Smith Inchirourke, Askeaton, County Limerick. Tel: +353 (0)87 4166316  Email: yasmin@writersweekend.net