Founded in 1991 by Irene Graham, The Creative Writer's Workshop is an internationally renowned writing method and retreat for new and establisehd writers. Based upon right-brain/left-brain learning techniques and exercises using cognitive learning skills, The Creative Writer's Workshop is offered as Residential Writing Retreats at magnificent locations throughout Ireland. The Creative Writer's Workshop is also offered annually as an online ten week workshop for Developing and Writing a Novel. The workshop, now in its 20th year, is approved by The Department of Education & Science in Ireland. Irene Graham is Author of The Memoir Writing Workbook which is included as course material in her memoir writing workshops.

4 day Writer's Retreat in a 14th Century Castle set in the heart of W.B. Yeats countryside in Ireland amidst 500 acres of secluded woodlands and gardens. Lovingly restored by its owners Markree Castle is the perfect writer's haven offering peace, relaxation and good food.

This four day writing retreat is for the creative traveller and writer who wants to discover and develop their writing skills as they source inner creativity and imagination through the medium of writing. This is an exclusive residential Writer's Retreat for ten writers. The workshop is open to new and established writers.

The Creative Writer's Workshop guides you through right-brain/left-brain writing techniques and exercises which draw upon imagination as you learn the principles of story creation and how to write creative fiction. The workshop will focus upon Characterisation, POV (Point of View), Theme, Plot, Setting and Structure.

You will be invigorated as you relax, walk and write in this haven of old world charm...and good company.

Markree Castle is easily accessible by road and airport from Dublin, Galway and Shannon.

Be inspired...write your story!

4 Day Memories into Memoir Writing Retreat in a 14th Century Castle set in the heart of W.B. Yeats countryside amidst 500 acres of secluded woodlands and gardens. Lovingly restored by its owners Markree Castle is the perfect writer's haven offering peace, relaxation and good food.

This four day writing retreat is for writers that want to tap into life experineces and write memoir, or to use those experiences to translate into fiction. The workshop is based on Irene's workbook - The Memoir Writing Workbook which will be used as support material throughout the workshop.  This is an exclusive residential Writer's Retreat for ten writers. The workshop is open to new and established writers.

Using right-brain/left-brain exercises you will develop and integrate significant life memoires with narrative as you weave the elements of memoir writing within a creative structure.

It will be a time to discover and enhance your unique writing voice as you define your experiences and learn to write from the heart of personal understanding. You will explore theme and subject and its associated meaning as you learn how to focus your memoir. You will discover how to use and incorporate your retrospective voice into your writing and how to engage with truth in the writing of creative non-fiction.

You will be invigorated as you relax, walk and write in this haven of old world charm...and good company.

Be inspired...write your story!

Workshop Includes:
*Writing Workshop with Irene Graham
*Copy of The Memoir Writing Workbook
*Single Room en Suite for each participant
*3 x Lunches
*2 x Dinners
*Writing Journal
Workbooks will be distributed at the start of the workshop.

Cost: $995 USDollars including Single Room & The Memoir Writing Workbook
Note: Participant Partners are welcome to share the Markree Castle experience — without partaking in the Writing Workshop
ie: Accommodation (sharing room with partner)
    Meals as outlined
At a rate of $330 USDollars extra for 2nd person

4 day Work-in-Progress Writers Studio in a 14th Century Castle set in the heart of W.B. Yeats countryside in Ireland amidst 500 acres of secluded woodlands and gardens. Lovingly restored by its owners Markree Castle is the perfect writer's haven offering peace, relaxation and good food.

The Writers Studio is open to advanced writers, writing fiction or creative non-fiction and limited to 8 participants. Particiapnts will either have a concept in mind ready to write, or words already on the page. This workshop is not for participants new to writing.

The Writers Studio encompasses three elements:
*Private Story Consulting with Irene Graham *The Language of Story Writing Workshop *Personal time to develop and write your story

The workshop is for writers that want to dedicate four days to develop and concentrate on their writing in a relaxed atmosphere with other writers. The workhop will allow writers the time and space to develop their writing while benefiting from private story consultations and daily group workshops on the art of language in story writing.

You will be invigorated as you relax, walk and write in this haven of old world charm...and good company.

Markree Castle is easily accessible by road and airport from Dublin, Galway and Shannon.

Be inspired...write your story!

Workshop Timings:
Mon: Arrive by 11am
Thurs: Depart 2pm

Workshops Includes:
*2 x Private Story Consultations with Irene Graham *The Language of Story Writing Workshop *Single Room en Suite
*4 x Lunches
*2 x Dinners
*Writing Journal
*Limited to 8 Participants

Cost: $1075 USDollars including Single Room
Note: Participant Partners are welcome to share the Markree Castle experience - without partaking in the Writers Studio.
ie: Accommodation (sharing room with partner)
    Meals as outlined
At a rate of $330 USDollars extra for 2nd person

Founded in 1991 by Irene Graham, The Creative Writer's Workshop is an internationally renowned writing method and retreat for new and established writers.

4 Day Work-in-Progress Writers Studio with Irene Graham in the historical home of the accomplished playwright and folkorist Lady Gregory. This is a fitting place for writers to create their masterpieces and enjoy the luxury, peace and tranquility of this Georgian villa.  Mount Vernon is set on the famous Flaggy Shore - the inspirational landscape for Seamus Heaney's poem - The Flaggy Shore.

The Writers Studio is open to advanced writers, writing fiction or creative non-fiction and limited to 5 participants. Particiapnts will either have a concept in mind ready to write, or words already on the page. This workshop is not for participants new to writing.

The Writers Studio encompasses three elements:
*Private Story Consulting with Irene Graham *The Language of Story Writing Workshop *Personal time to develop and write your story

The workshop is for writers that want to dedicate four days to develop and concentrate on their writing in a relaxed atmosphere with other writers. The workhop will allow writers the time and space to develop their writing while benefiting from private story consultations and daily group workshops on the art of language in story writing.  Evenings will also be utilized for futher writing discussions.

On your doorstep is the Flaggy Shore coastline of north-west Clare and the backdrop of the Burren mountains - a haven for walking, no matter what time of year.  Mount Vernon Lodge boasts luxury at its best and each participant has a prive room en suite.

The writing group will be the sole occupiers of Mount Vernon Lodge and will prepare and share meals.  Further info upon booking.  There are also many local quality restaurants on your doorstep in the village of Kinvara.

Be inspired...write your story!

Workshop Timings:
Sat: Arrive by 11am
Tues: Depart 3pm

Workshop & Accommodation Fees:
$815 USDollars - 3 x Nights Private Room en suite (excluding meals).
Writing Journal Supplied
Limited to 5 Participants

3 Days to explore and discover writing creatively as you tap into your imagination and creativity through the medium of writing. You will also understand how to translate life experiences into story as you write fiction, personal memoir and poetry.

The Creative Writer's Workshop is for new and established writers as well as anybody who is interested in enhancing their abilities to create. Throughout the workshop you will explore techniques that will enhance your creativity as you discover and deepen your unique writing voice as you learn to think like a writer.

Using right-brain/left-brain exercises, which are simple and fun to do, you will explore the principles of story creation; Characterization, POV (Point of View), Theme, Setting, Plot and Structure, as you discover how to write creative stories.

This workshop is a proven success with new and established writers; it has inspired many people to write their stories...and have a lot of fun doing so!

This is an optional residential workshop. Accommodation is available at The Glendalough Hotel or local Guest Houses, early booking is strongly advised. You will be supplied with an accommodation list upon booking.

Be inspired... write your story!

Workshop Timings:
Tues  : 11am to 4:00pm
Wed   : 11am to 4:00pm
Thurs : 10am to 3:00pm

Workshop costs only. Accommodation independent of workshop.

The Creative Writer's Workshop, founded by Irene Graham in 1991, is now an internationally renowned Writing Retreat.

This 2 day invigorating and unique writing workshop is oriented towards a parent/guardian and a teenager, seeking the opportunity to explore creativity, laugh and create together.

The workshop provides a platform for parent/guardian and teenager to communicate through the medium of writing in a fun and creative environment.

Based upon right-brain/left-brain exercises you will stimulate your own creativity while interacting with the teenager using writing and creative techniques as your medium - and have a lot of fun doing so!

The workshop will focus upon creativity, deepening and enhancing the unique writing voice through the art of creative writing and the development of character within story. You will both learn and understand how characters are created, how to develop them and learn techniques to imaginatively incorporate your character into the structure of story.

Set in the harbour village of Kinvara, just 25 minutes south of Galway City and 20 minutes north of the Burren Mountains in Co. Clare, this is an idyllic setting which will inspire your creative abilities as you write and engage in the many outdoor possibilities offered in this rare and beautiful landscape. A special and memorable holiday for both of you!

Be inspired...write your stories together!

Workshop Timings:
Tues : 11am to 4:00pm
Wed : 11am to 4:00pm

Limited to 12 Participants (6+6)
Workshop costs only. Accommodation independent of workshop.

An accommodation list in Kinvara will be provided upon booking.

The Creative Writer's Workshop, founded by Irene Graham in 1991, is now an internationally renowned Writing Retreat.

$1,700 including Writing Workshop / Walking Guide to Ancient Sites / Meals etc See full details below

This is an exclusive residential Writer's Retreat for eleven writers. The workshop is open to new and established writers.

The ideal participant will be committed to the writing process and is seeking an experience and in-depth understanding of fiction writing, story creation and personal creativity, coupled with the great outdoors. It is required that the participant is capable of walking two to three hours at a time.

Throughout 5 days and 4 nights the group will write and explore inner creativity and engage in inspiring walks around Inis Mór - the largest of the Aran Islands. The duration of each walk is flexible - 2/3 hours across easy terrain (not mountain trekking!). This workshop will provide the perfect setting for you to discover and develop your writing skills as you tap into your imagination, not only through writing, but by enjoying and exploring the rugged and invigorating terrain of Inis Mór island.

Experience island life as you learn to kick back to a pace conducive to writing and thinking creatively.

Using right-brain/left-brain writing techniques and exercises, the creative writing workshops throughout the week will focus upon creativity, deepening and enhancing your unique writing voice through the art of creative writing and the development of story.

You will understand how characters are created, how to develop them and learn techniques to imaginatively incorporate your character into the structure of story. You will also concentrate upon Theme within story as you learn how to weave and integrate life experiences into story narrative.

You will be enthralled by guided walks to the ancient island sites as you listen to mythical stories told by Dara Ó Maoildhia, a great storyteller and Celtic scholar living on Inis Mór.

You will also delight in a pony trap ride to one of these ancient sites! In the evenings you will be able to mix with the locals and enjoy Irish Traditional music. You will also have plenty of time to explore the island in your own time, or to just sit and write, as you overlook the vast Atlantic Ocean.

This is a unique opportunity to discover your inner creativity as you connect with the landscape in the peaceful and unspoilt environment of Inis Mór island.

Be inspired...write your story!

Workshop includes:
*Writing Workshops with Irene Graham
*Guided walks to ancient sites with Dara Ó Maoildhia
*Single Room en Suite for each participant in luxury 18th Century stone   
 built Guest House
*Pony Trap Ride
*Most lunches and dinners
*Transport around the island to workshops and walks *Writing Journal Limited to 11 Participants

Cost: $1,700 USDollars including Single Room
Note: Participant Partners are welcome to share the Inis Mór experience - without partaking in the Writing Workshop
ie: Accommodation (sharing room with partner)
    Island Walks with Dara Molloy
    Meals as outlined
    Pony Trap Ride
    Island Transport
At a rate of $900 USDollars extra for 2nd person

The walks and visits to ancient sites on the island will be guided by Dara Ó Maoildhia, a Celtic scholar living on Inis Mór. Dara lives a spiritual lifestyle close to nature, working the land and practicing hospitality. He is author of the Guide Book to Inis Mór, Legends in the Landscape. He is also involved with many projects within his own organization Aisling Árann and within the wider island community.