A Girl's Writing Is Never Done (c) Shauna Gilligan 2026
I’m delighted to return to the Irish Writers Centre in person to present a follow-on workshop to my January offering on Characterisation. Join me on 9th May 2pm to 5pm! To book online click here or email the Irish Writers Centre info@irishwriterscentre.ie
I am delighted to announce that I will be facilitating a pair of workshops in the gorgeous Irish Writers Centre from 10am until 3pm on Saturday, 7 February 2026 (with an hour for lunch). (Update: Event now booked out) There are only a couple of places left so if you are interested in working with me for a day of close reading, playful writing, guided exercises and discussion – featuring poetry and prose – please head over to the booking page of the Irish Writers Centre. I’d love to see you there.
I’m delighted to be representing Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann alongside fellow board member Celia de Fréine at this year’s Irish Writers Centre celebration of Nollaig na mBan. In these difficult times, it is even more important to defend the right to responsible Freedom of Expression which is at the core of the work of all PEN centres.
Poet Jessica Traynor will host the evening which will celebrate women, explore witchcraft, the tarot and scientific achievement. I very much look forward to hearing contributions from Marianne Lee, Nuala O’Connor, Sophie White, Chandrika Marayanan-Mohan, Anne Tannam and musician Zoé Basha.
Nollaig na mBan: Women of Magic and Science takes place on Monday 6th January in Pearse Street Library at 7pm.
Shauna Gilligan Writer 