A Girl's Writing Is Never Done (c) Shauna Gilligan 2026
I’m very much looking forward to attending the launch of the exhibition of all original 80 pages of Josephine Hardiman’s Book of Kildare. Open to all in the stunning Naas Library and Cultural Centre on Thursday 30th January at 5.30pm.
Congratulations to Josephine on this exhibition. Discover more about her wonderful work on her website.
Exciting Announcement!
With thanks to our publisher Arlen House and Syracuse University Press Fire: Brigid and The Sacred Feminine is now available in USA.
Nearer to home, Women Spirit Ireland are hosting a Brigit Weekend at An Grianán in County Louth which focus on Brigit as Peace-Weaver and is curated by the wonderful Dr Mary Condren.
*NOTE: Due to Storm Éowyn, this event will now take place on the weekend of 1 February. All registrations for the original event are valid for the rescheduled event. However, if anyone is unable to attend the rescheduled event, please contact wsibrigit2025@gmail.com and they will arrange for your refund. See WomanSpiritIreland Website for more information.
With thanks again to Kildare County Council/ Brigid 1500 for awarding me a Brigid 1500 Grant in 2024 which allowed me to work with Niamh Boyce and Arlen House to curate Fire: Brigid and The Sacred Feminine which is also available for purchase from KENNYS (free postage in Ireland), BLACKWELLS (free worldwide postage) and to borrow from libraries across Ireland.
Some of my reading for the new year: a lovely mix of poetry and prose. The photograph shows books (from top to bottom) by: Celia de Fréine, Isabel Allende (my book swap from the Irish Writers Centre Nollaig na mBan event), Maeve O’Sullivan, Samantha Harvey, Susannah Dickey, Dawn Watson, fran lock, Anne Tannam, Patrick Chapman, Neil Hegarty, and Deborah Levy.
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