Treading on Dreams- a Creative Writing trip to Ireland
WRITING IRELAND TRIP SEPTEMBER 15-23 2018
You are a writer. You are looking for inspiration from past and present Irish writers, and from the vibrant buzz of Dublin City, and the rugged and remote Wild Atlantic Way.
Spend the first two days in Dublin, and treat yourself to an exploration of the city that inspired James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Paula Meehan, and many more great writers. You will stay in a city centre hotel, close to St. Stephen’s Green, and whether you visit the libraries and browse the bookshops, or find a quiet corner to study Dublin life, you will soak up the atmosphere of this old and beautiful city.
Then we move on to the craggy North West Coast. Your accommodation will be in beachside apartments, overlooking the wild Atlantic. Nature is spectacular and bracing here, from the sea cliffs at Sliabh Liag, to deserted islands of Lough Erne, to the historic abbeys, castles and towers that display the rich history and culture of Ireland. We will take you to visit Yeats Country, Heaney Country, and introduce you to Gaelic Ireland. You will enjoy literary talks, workshops and tours, and still have some time for your own work.
This program is for you and your imagination. We will take you to some of the most beautiful landscapes and seascapes, from sunrise to sunset. Your workshop time will include lectures and workshops with renowned Irish writers and poets.
YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES
*2 nights private accommodation in a Dublin city centre 4* hotel
*5 nights private room in shared seaside apartments with fellow writers & artists
*Lectures & workshops in on Irish writers, literary history, Gaelic, and writing with special guest writers.
*Trips to scenic locations associated with Irish writers including Yeats Country and Seamus Heaney Homeplace
*Downtime to write, and social time to share your work
* All transfers & trips as per itinerary
*Meal plan as per itinerary
FEES
1600 USD per participant including airport transfers at 11:30am on September 16, returning to Dublin for 9am September 23, meal plan as outlined in schedule, all transfers to sites, and lectures as per plan, admission fees, guides, evening entertainments and accommodation as above. Fees do not include airfare, meals not included in the itinerary , beverages or gratuities.
