RTÉ SUPPORTING WRITE BY THE SEA
We are delighted to receive confirmation from RTÉ that the broadcaster has accepted Write By The Sea as part of its invaluable “RTÉ Supporting The Arts” scheme. This is an exciting endorsement of our festival, and a terrific boost of confidence for our hard-working committee, sponsors, speakers and supporters. In due course
Write more, read more, and eat more fish!…
Don't forget that all weekend ticket holders for Write By The Sea 2018 are invited to attend the official launch reception on Friday evening, September 28th, where they can enjoy a complimentary buffet including award-winning seafood dishes and liquid refreshments. Book your weekend ticket now!!
We Totally agree with RTÉ!
The RTÉ website has a very useful listing of key literary festivals coming up in Ireland this year, and we’re very pleased to note that Write By The Sea is given a very prominent write-up. And how could we argue with RTÉ’s description that “The third annual literary-focused festival of this charming Co.
A RINGING ENDORSEMENT FROM DERVLA MURPHY FOR OUR FESTIVAL
"In the course of a very long life I’ve been to countless literary festivals, but Write By The Sea in Kilmore Quay is a very special experience. For several reasons – the beautiful and serene location, the quality of the welcome and the enthusiasm and keen questioning of the audience. I hope
More big names added to our wonderful programme!
Two of the most popular figures of Irish literature, John Banville and Jennifer Johnston, have been added to our programme for September. John Banville will be in conversation with Derek Hand, Head of the School of English in Dublin City University and the author of the book, John Banville: Exploring Fictions. Jennifer Johnston
KIT DE WAAL FANS’ DELIGHT AT HER VISIT TO KILMORE QUAY
With her latest novel The Trick To Time set in Kilmore Quay and her native Birmingham, fans of Kit de Waal are already looking forward to her appearance at Write By The Sea 2018 when she and Rob Doyle will be interviewed by RTE presenter Rick O’Shea. The Trick To Time has already
DONAL RYAN COMPARED TO JOYCE
The team here at Write By The Sea are delighted to see that Donal Ryan’s new novel From A Low Quiet Sea (love the marine connection!) is garnering such favourable critical responses, especially as we recall how Donal enthralled many with his interview at our festival last year. The Irish Times compared
SEASCAPES DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
On two upcoming Fridays, March 9 and 23, the Seascapes programme on RTE Radio 1 at 10.30 pm will broadcast two more winning entries in our writing competitions for attendees at last year’s Write By The Sea festival. Marie Noonan will read her victorious short story, while the winning piece in the
WRITE BY THE SEA WINNERS ON RTE
The three winners of last year’s Write By The Sea writing competitions have recorded their winning entries for broadcast on RTE Radio 1’s Seascapes programme that airs every Friday night at 10.30 with presenter Fergal Keane. This is the second year the programme has given invaluable support to the Kilmore Quay festival. Marie
WRITE BY THE SEA 2018
We are delighted to announce that the third Write By The Sea Festival will take place from Friday, September 28th to Sunday, September 30th 2018. Further details will be announced in the near future.
