The Stinging Fly is in Drogheda on May 26 and May 30 for two events in association with Droichead Arts Centre.

Saturday, May 26: Fiction workshop with Sean O'Reilly

 

Short-story writer and novelist, Sean O'Reilly, will lead a fiction workshop, focusing on work in progress. Each participant will be expected to submit work in advance, and all work submitted will be shared prior to the workshop. In-depth discussion of participants' work will form the basis of the workshop.

 

Tickets for the workshop can be booked at: http://droicheadartscentre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873481455/events

 

Early booking is encouraged and participants should submit their work in progress (a short story or 10-15 pages from a longer pieces) as soon as possible. Work in progress should be sent to stinginingfly@gmail.com.

 

Time: 10am-5pm

Cost: €50

 

 

Wednesday, May 30: Stinging Fly Showcase Event

 

With readings by the novelist, Emer Martin, short-story writer, Mary Costello, and poets, Alan Jude Moore and Leeanne Quinn. Plus music from special guest, Briana Corrigan (The Beautiful South), who has recently released her second solo album, Redbird.

 

Time: 7:30pm

Free entry, tickets can be booked at: http://droicheadartscentre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873481474/events

 

If you have any questions about these events, please email Declan Meade (stingingfly@gmail.com)