Poetry, prose, plays and screenwriting are back on the agenda as Kerry's Writer in Residence Máire Holmes returns to her role. 

Funded by Kerry County Council, The Arts Council and Creative Ireland, Maire's aim for 2022 is to facilitate Kerry’s prolific creative writers and to continue encouraging all works-in-progress and other disciplines in English or Irish language.

“I am delighted to be back at my desk and I am also looking forward to seeing more people in person during this residency,” Máire, who continued to meet writers and groups online during 2021, said.

“The people in Kerry have so much to say and share and creative writing is something everyone can do.”

Máire will give one-to-one remote mentoring sessions as well as group sessions with writers’ groups.

“Writing helps people connect with their own thoughts and provides an outlet for creative expression,” Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer with Kerry County Council, said.

“Máire is very experienced and generous with her time. I would urge anyone with an interest to make the most of this opportunity.”

Anyone who wishes to start writing, continue writing, or intends to join a writer's group can contact Kerry County Council’s Arts Office on arts@kerrycoco.ie or 066 7183541 who can put them in touch with Máire, either by email, phone or post.

Writers who are in full-time work or education, and are over 18, can avail of evening sessions by appointment.