Sunday, January 10, 2016

Listowel Writers' Week Literary Festival 2016!

Listowel Writers' Week/Competitions 2016 !


The above week runs from the first of June to the fifth and includes any number of competitions with closing dates that range from early February to early March, but you need to check out the details on their website. The entry fees are usually around €10 for your first entry but are free in some cases. Listowel of course was the home town of John B. Keane whose writing and plays made it all the way from the local hall to the silver screen and if you haven't caught a round or two of "Sive" or the "The Field" then you have a treat in store. The dance scene in the latter is worth more than a minute or two and seldom better, though you could argue for a few more. Richard Harris as the Bull McCabe steals it I'd say. But then, there are any number of famous writers with Listowel connections! Check out the above competitions and other events at www.writersweek.ie . Entries online or by post.

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