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Welcome to Wicklow Writers  _____________________ We are a group of creative writers and poets who were established in January 2001 and 2004, respectively, in Wicklow Town, Ireland. Within our first year we launched Humanity, an anthology of poetry and short stories. In 2005, we launched Voyages, our second anthology of poetry and prose, and we invite you to browse the extracts currently on display in Anthology. During the year, we run a number of events, including readings and day trips in search of inspiration.         We hope you enjoy our site Check out today's anthology extracts  Our Writing Sessions: We meet every Monday evening at 8 pm in Kilmantin Arts Gallery in Wicklow Town. Writers' group and Poets' group meet on alternate weeks. Members are encouraged to chair at least one of the sessions each year. Our annual subscription of 35 euros covers both groups. Prose - Meetings: Poetry – Meetings: Headlines: Welcome back - I hope you had a great summer. The Wicklow Writers have been busy during the break with a number of outings to galleries in Dublin, to help to keep the creative juices flowing. They have also performed on two occasions at the Wicklow Hospital in Wicklow Town, where they were warmly welcomed. Recently, they performed in a nursing home Bray, again receiving a warm reaction. We have now sold 250 of our new CD – Voices from the Shore - and are burning another 250! So watch out for them in Kilmantin Arts Gallery in Wicklow Town. A great present for anyone who loves good poetry and prose. News Wicklow WOW Weekend Wicklow Writers are performing at Wicklow WOW Weekend on 27^th October at 3pm in Wicklow’s Historic Gaol. They will read poetry and stories on maritime and Wicklow themes, written by themselves and more famous people! Voices From The Shore Wicklow Writers have launched of their first CD, Voices From The Shore, a collection of 28 tracks of poetry and stories. Produced by Ferrau Lynch, it is a magnificent compilation of work set against a backdrop of inspiring and innovative music, also composed by its producer. Copies of the CD are on sale at €5 each, with €1 donated to Wicklow Hospital. First 200 copies have sold out quickly and the group is currently restocking their outlets, which include Kilmantin Art Gallery. Wicklow Arts Festival - Open-Mic Poetry Comp The Open-mic poetry competition was won by Gerry Sheridan with his poem, Lon Dubh. Adjudicator: Carmen Cullen Check-out the poem that won The Wicklow Arts Festival 07 Open-mic Poetry comp.  The poet, Gerry Sheridan, is a member of the Wicklow Writers. Click to read The winning poem Space Inside Arts Club The Space Inside arts club is now in its fourth year. The relaxed evenings of music, drama, poetry and lots more, are held in the Wicklow Sailing club on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning again on 3rd October ’07. Entrance is free and a free Arts journal, including details of the live nights, is available from local outlets two weeks before the night.  Whether you want to become a Patron Member (€35 p.a.), a performer or a member of the audience, then contact Carol Boland who will be pleased to hear from you. Email her at spaceinside@hotmail.com. Some  members of Wicklow Writers with the matron and staff of St. Colman's Hospital, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow. St. Colman's benefit from sale of Voyages Wicklow Writers were pleased to present a cheque for 800 euros to St. Colman's hospital, Rathdrum, following the sale of their 2005 anthology, Voyages. The writers would like to thank all those who supported the various sales of the book over the last few months. Winners of Short Story Comp Wicklow Writer, Gerry Sheridan, announced the winners of the 2005 Short Story Competition at the October Space Inside club. The adjudicator, Nuala Smith, is an experienced writer and has broadcast on Irish national radio. She is know to many budding writers who have attended her creative writing classes over the years. Congratulations to David Oglesby who won first prize of 300 euros and to our second-place winner, Alexandra Fox who won 100 euros. The winning story is now published on our site via the Events page. Well done to everyone who took the time and effort to enter. WICKLOW WRITERS WORKING TOWARDS A COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE IN WICKLOW TOWN

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