A Girl's Writing Is Never Done (c) Shauna Gilligan 2025
I am delighted to be the MC for an afternoon of fine readings as part of Arlen House’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in Dublin’s Books Upstairs this coming Sunday, 5th October at 4pm sharp.
Writers Rosemary Jenkinson, Ger Reidy, and Celia de Fréine will be launching their latest publications and Alison Wells and TC Arkle (travelling from the UK for the event) will read from Fire: Brigid and The Sacred Feminine. We would be delighted if you could join us!
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.
Shauna Gilligan Writer 