Major Irish-language drama and media writing workshops

national | arts and media | press release Tuesday November 11, 2008 14:12 by Fred Johnston - The Western Writers' Centre - Ionad Scríbhneoirí Chaitlín Maude - Gaillimh westernwriters at eircom dot net 27 Nuns Island, Galway 091.533594/087.2178138

Eminent writers in their field to give workshops at Western Writers' Centre starting end of November.

Three major Irish-language literary workshops on drama and broadcasting to be held at the Western Writers' centre, Ionad Scríbhneoiri Chaitlín Maude - Galway.

The Western Writers' Centre is hosting three major literary-drama workshops in the Irish language, beginning on November 29th.Darach Mac Con Iomaire, 29th November an Introduction to 'Writing for Theatre'; Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhríghde, 17th January, 'An Introduction to writing for Television,' and Diarmuid de Faoite, 31st January, on where theatre and television crossover.

Fees are €20 per session or €50 for the three sessions. Places limited.

Contact the Centre at westernwriters@eircom.net 091533594 and 087.2178138

The project is funded by Foras na Gaeilge