Literary

IF TREES COULD TALK- Author's talk with Michael Carey

Sun, 22/05/2011 - 15:00

Venue: Conference Room, An Tairseach Ecology Centre

Admission: FREE

Author and forestry expert Michael Carey presents a 45 minute talk and photographic presentation based on his book 'If trees could talk- Wicklow's trees & woodlands over four centuries' which documents the county's woodland history & culture.

After the talk, Michael will be happy to answer questions and sign copies of his book, which will be available to buy.

TEEN POETRY CHALLENGE

Thu, 26/05/2011 - 19:00

 

 

Congratulations to eveyone who took part in the 3rd annual poetry challenge! There was a huge number of entries this year & after a nailbiting final at Wicklow Library on Thursday 26th , the first, second & third places out of the 6 shortlisted entries were decided by popular vote.

See the 6 shortlisted poems below.......

 

 

ULSTER BANK FESTIVAL STAGE

Sat, 28/05/2011 - 12:00 - Sun, 29/05/2011 - 17:00

Venue: Festival Market, Bachelors Walk 

SATURDAY 28th & SUNDAY 29th, 12-5pm

A new addition this year, the ULSTER BANK FESTIVAL STAGE will be at the heart of the action on Bachelors Walk. There's a great line up from music to spoken word and even some acts that you can join in with! See the full listing below...

AN AUDIENCE WITH DEREK LANDY

Sat, 28/05/2011 - 16:30

Venue: The Venue, Grand Hotel

Admission: €3 (Suitable for age 9+) 

Come and listen to Derek Landy talk about Mortal Coil, the fifth instalment of the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series – guaranteed to contain at least 40% humour, 50% action, and 100% thrills…

COSMIC POETRY

Sun, 29/05/2011 - 11:30

Venue: Cosmic Garden, An Tairseach Ecology Centre

Admission: FREE

A community poetry event in a garden setting.(Weather permitting!) Wicklow Writers bring their poetry and invite you to bring yours (in words or music) to the Cosmic Garden.....plus enjoy an elevenses cuppa before blast off....and hey, bring a cosy cushion for the trip!

Meet the Author- C.T. FURLONG

Sun, 29/05/2011 - 14:30

Venue: Bridge Street Books

Come along and enjoy a session of readings & chat with CT Furlong, author of the ARCTIC6 adventure book series.

'Killer Strangelets' & 'Killer Genes', the first two books in the series, are about a group of 6 kids led by Iago Johnson, each with a special ability who go on world saving adventures. CT is currently working on the third book in this exciting series.    

   'Mission Impossible for kids - A great, exciting read'

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