Greetings to my AWA Community in Ireland.
I’m Michele and I am a writer, actor, AWA facilitator facilitator and adult education writing teacher based in NYC.
I’m designing a literary retreat of my own and I’m wondering if you can help with finding my place while I’m visiting Ireland this July.
I was planning on Dublin. that may be a bit hectic, so I’ve been looking at YouTube videos of Cork, Galway, Ennis, Dingle Shannon, and Connemara – places where I can plop myself for 10 days or so at a time. I’m still open to Dublin or other places in Ireland.
My hope it create a cocoon where I can write for a time and let the creative spirit wash over me, I’d like to find reasonably priced accommodations with a local cafe nearby where I can write for several hours. I think in Dublin they call them study cafes.
I’m also open to retreat centers, although it may be a bit late for that.
Lastly I’d love information on pubs or cafes where writers read their work.
So, I know that’s a lot, but should you have the time, I would you very much appreciate any insights you might have. If you’d be willing to chat for a bit. I’m happy to set up a Zoom call.
So dear writers, I hope life is treating you well, artistically and otherwise. And If I do come to your area, I’d love to have a cup of tea.
Many thanks in advance. I hope to hear from you.
My best to you,
Michele (Fulves)
+1 – 917-270-9517
Hi Michele, There’s a great retreat centre called Anam Cara down in the Beara Peninsula. There’s also a lively literary community in Cork. There’s an AWA facilitator down there, Anne Rath – I’ve let her know about your question, and hopefully she’ll log on here or she’ll get back to me.
My partner and I have done some self-directed writing retreats at AirBnB places around ireland. And we’re dreaming of going to Inish Mor in the Aran Isles for our next self directed spot.
Hope that helps! Warmest, Sue
OH! Also, you could log on to the Directory on the main tab of the website, punch in Ireland and email the affiliates that show up there directly with your questions.
Michele, I heard back from Anne. She herself is on retreat right now but said I could give you her email address. I don’t want to post it here publicly, but if you email me at sue@inkslingers.ca I will send it to you. Warmest, Sue
Dear Sue,
Thank you so much for all your input! I will email you directly. And for anyone who prefers to do that, my direct email address is
mfulves@gmail.com
Best,
Michele
Hi Michele. There is also this resource for future self-directed residencies. Happy writing!
https://artistcommunities.org/directory/residencies