Poetry Workshops at Gerard Manley Hopkins Festival

are an important part of the Gerard Manley Hopkins Festival each July since 1987 - last week of July - in Monasterevin, Ireland; in 2004, from July 24 to July 30th at St. Paul's School, Newbridge

Each year, since 1987, scholars, artists and enthusiasts have come to Monasterevin to celebrate Hopkins's creativity. Over the years, arising from the synergy of this enthusiasm, Workshops have developed and are now a central part of our Summer School.

Share your creativity with a group of fellow-travellers in the Creative Writing Workshop. Each year, a Poet or established Writer shares insights with you; reads your Poems or Writing and offers constructive advice.

This is our oldest Workshop and it is still as popular as ever. Participants bring samples of their work and, in a positive and supportive atmosphere, suggestions are made and possibilities investigated.

This year, our Workshop will be conducted by Poet, Desmond Egan, whose 18th book has just been published to much acclaim. He will be helped out by Cecile Oumhani and other writers, poets and scholars from around the globe.

MC: Jessica Peart. Please bring 25 copies of one poem. Workshop ends at 4.45 pm sharp.

Booking for Workshops

Each year, there is considerable interest in all our Workshops, so early booking is advisable. Number of places is limited: so, it has to be a case of first come; first served!

If you just want to attend a Workshop, you can just book for the day.

COST of WORKSHOPS
Single Workshop:Euros 30;
Attend 2 Workshops: Euros 50

The Translation Workshop which has proved very popular. Early booking essential.

Admission: €30.00

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(Each year, there is considerable interest in all our Workshops; early booking is essential. Number of places is limited: so, it has to be a case of first come; first served! )

The International Gerard Manley Hopkins Summer School
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The Gerard Manley Hopkins Monument and Irish sculptor, James McKenna

Poetry Workshops, Creative Writing Workshops

Poetry Workshops, Creative Writing Workshops