The Irish Writers Centre is a writing and arts centre at 19 Parnell Square North in Dublin. Its historic building has period interiors alongside modern amenities, and it hosts courses, workshops and writers’ groups. You can join a class in subjects including fiction, poetry and comic book writing, or find a quiet room to work. Some courses run online, so you can take part from outside Dublin. The Saturday Inkslingers group meets from 1 to 3 pm. The building has stairs and no lift.
Courses and writers’ groups
The centre runs courses in several forms of writing, including fiction, poetry and comic book writing. Some classes are online, which lets writers take part without travelling to Dublin. Workshops provide space for discussion and guided writing.
Writers’ groups meet at the centre, including the Inkslingers group on Saturday afternoons. Membership is an option for those who want to make fuller use of the centre’s resources. Check the website for details of current courses and events.
The building and access
The centre is at 19 Parnell Square North, in a historic building with period interiors. Modern amenities include Wi-Fi, and rooms are available for working.
There is no lift, and access between floors is by stairs. The entrance is listed as wheelchair accessible, but the lack of a lift may affect access to other floors.
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is the Irish Writers Centre?
It is at 19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1.
Does the Irish Writers Centre run online courses?
Yes. Some writing courses are available online.
Is the building wheelchair accessible?
The entrance is listed as wheelchair accessible, but the building has no lift and has stairs.
When does the Inkslingers group meet?
The group meets on Saturdays from 1 to 3 pm.
