Creative Writing Opportunities with writer and poet Gerry Boland in Leitrim Libraries

Dublin-born poet, now living on the Leitrim/Roscommon border, Gerry Boland, has recently launched his second collection of poems, entitled In the Space Between and published by Arlen House. 

To mark the publication of this new book, Leitrim County Library Service has invited Gerry to present a series of poetry writing workshops during the month of April in Manorhamilton, Mohill and Ballinamore Libraries. Gerry will read from his new collection and provide participants with an opportunity to learn, to share, to create and to appreciate, in a warm and inspiring setting.

The readings/workshops are free of charge and take place on the following dates:

•             Saturday 09 April - Manorhamilton Library            10.30a.m. – 12.30p.m. - 071-9856180

•             Saturday 16 April - Mohill Library                               10.30a.m. – 12.30p.m. – 071-9631360

•             Saturday 23 April - Ballinamore Library    10.30a.m. – 12.30p.m. – 071-9645566

They are open to everyone, whether you have ever written before, or indeed, are an accomplished amateur writer. Places are limited, and booking is advised.

Two New Books: Poetry from Gerry Boland, and Pilgrim Heritage in Cork

Two launchings for your diary. I’m  delighted to be launching Gerry Boland’s new collection of poems, In the Space Between (Arlen House) in King House, Boyle at 12.00 noon on Saturday 28th November.
The second is Dr Louise Nugent and Dr Richard Scriven's Wells, Graves & Statues: Exploring the heritage and culture of pilgrimage in medieval and modern Cork, which will be launched at 7pm on Wednesday the 25th of  November at St Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork City.

The Roscommon Anthology - Culture Night Reading

The Roscommon Anthology  will most likely be launched in October, but the first Anthology reading will happen on Culture Night. Alice Lyons, Gerry Boland (Roscommon's current writer in residence) and myself will be reading at 7pm, Friday, 20th September in Roscommon Library. As with all events on Culture Night, admission is free. So put it in the book.