Manchester Irish Writers

We had a wonderful celebration last night at the Irish World Heritage Centre of Manchester Manchester Irish Writers 30th anniversary and the official launch of our book ' Life and Soul', a retrospective collection of our work from 1994 -2024, published to mark this very special milestone in our creative journey.
We were delighted to have a full house with many writers from the past and many making enquiries as to how they can join the group.

We would like to thank most sincerely our special guests and supporters. We were delighted to have Sarah Mangan, Consul General from the Consulate General of Ireland, Manchester who kindly officiated at the launch, and Professor John McAuliffe from Manchester University Centre For New Writing, a great adviser and supporter of the group and Dr Liam Harte, unable to be with us but a great supporter over the years too.
We also thank Alrene Hughes, a Co-founder of the Manchester Irish Writers, and Coordinator of the group for twenty years thereafter. We were pleased that past writer and Co-editor, Stella Hinchcliffe joined us again.
It was a wonderful evening of readings and shared thoughts with interludes of traditional music provided by St Wilfrids CCE Branch - IWHC Manchester and step dances performed by Claddagh Association of Adult Irish Dance We offer our sincere thanks to both talented groups.
We all enjoyed the a wonderful welcome and true Irish hospitality from the staff at the Irish World Heritage Centre with their own home baked Irish soda bread and barm brack, a big thanks Charlene Boylan staff and volunteers for this.
Watch out for recorded coverage of the occasion by Gerry Molumby for the The Irish Post Martin and Annette from Irish In The UK TV & OutandAbout InManchester Joe Lowry Wythenshawe FM / WFM community media Joe and Claire On Eire and Tommy Marron Midwest Radio
If you, were unable to attend our celebration please look out now for our 'Life and Soul' book on sale on Amazon or from Manchester Irish Writers

I must also say a big 'Thanks' to all the writers past and present who contributed to the 'Life and Soul' to enable Kevin McMahon our coordinator and editor, to produce a fantastic retrospective collection covering a range of genres from inspirational poetry to drama, historical fiction to narrative non-fiction, short stories to extracts from novels.
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Posted by Rose Morris

Manchester Irish Writers very excited as 'Life and Soul', a retrospective collection of 30 years of their writing, arrived today. Trilled to hold the real book, the dream a reality!

Watch for the launch of this book at the Irish World Heritage Centre shortly and for availability check the usual online book sales.
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Manchester Irish Writers are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year and have plans for a range of events in the coming months which will include the launch of a retrospective collection of their work from 1994-2024 in a book entitled 'Life and Soul'.

The Writers launched their first book, 'At the End of The Rodden' in 1997 after three years in existence. The photograph below shows a few of the Writers at that time, Mary Wilner, the late Anna Brogan, Mary Mc Gonaglejohnson, Rose Morris, Marion Riley and Finn Deloughry, at a meeting admiring that publication.

Good news. Well done Patrick !

Patrick Slevin, member of Manchester Irish Writers, has had his poem ‘The Cat’ published in issue 2 New Isles Press. There will be two launches of this publication. The first will be on Thursday 1st Feb 14.00pm at the TURAS Irish Language Centre East Belfast Building and Charlie Byrne's bookshop, Galway on the 8th March at 18.00pm.
Issue 2 New Isles Press presents a collection of resident writers from across Ireland and the UK and is a celebration of the shared language traditions, Irish, Welsh, Ulster Scots and Scots Gaelic all in English translation.

To date Patrick’s work has appeared in Poetry Ireland Review, The Cormorant, Skylight 47, The Poets’ Republic, The Manchester Review, Ink, Sweat and Tears, The Interpreter's House, and The Blue Nib, and has also been featured on RTE's Poem of the Day.

Manchester Irish Writers Manchester Irish Writers are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year and have planned a range of events in the coming months and will be launching a retrospective collection of their work from 1994-2024 in a book entitled ' Life and Soul'.
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Watch this space for more information and dates.

Just in case you missed Bridie Breen, Manchester Irish Writers reading her 3 minute Imbolc story yesterday you can tune in again below:
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Posted by Rose Morris

Hannah’s Bookshelf Imbolc Special - 27/01/2024 It’s the Hannah’s Bookshelf Imbolc Special. Join me for a special seasonal edition of the show! Here’s what’s coming up… Original seasonal short stories from Tony Harrison, Lisa (aka noodleBubble!), Cath Barton, Bridie Breen… and yours truly! Plus some seasonal folklore, reading recommen...

Manchester Irish Writers send our best wishes to fellow member, Patrick Slevin, who is now travelling to Germany to take part in part in the Annual Conference of the Society for the Study of British Cultures in 'In-between Islands': Intra-relations between Britain and Ireland, at Kiel University, as one of two Keynote Speakers.
Congratulations Patrick!