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A 90 minute workshop with two of the core members of the University of Limerick creative writing team. Donal and Sarah will share insights, strategies and tips for creative writing based on their own practice. If you've often wanted to put pen to paper or have left writing behind and want to restart this inclusive, fun interesting workshop might be just what you need.

As part of the Academy Artist Series, please join us for an intimate evening with one of Ireland’s most distinguished composers, whose work for theatre, film, and orchestra has resonated with audiences around the world. Bill Whelan’s GRAMMY Award-winning score for Riverdance continues to captivate global audiences, marking three decades of performance. His orchestral works include The Seville Suite, The Connemara Suite, and Linen & Lace, composed for Sir James Galway. His recent work Stolen Hearts (2024), for traditional musicians and symphony orchestra, premiered at the National Concert Hall with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland. His work extends to collaborations with leading literary figures including Paul Muldoon, Derek Mahon, Frank McGuinness, and Paul Durcan, as well as acclaimed films such as Dancing at Lughnasa, Some Mother’s Son, and Lamb. A Fellow of the Royal College of Music, a member of Aosdána, and an Honorary Freeman of the City of Limerick, Bill Whelan remains a central figure in Ireland’s cultural life.