Dolly's Cottage!

Strandhill, Co. Sligo.

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Writers' Ink Creative Writing Workshops:

Stepping into Dolly's Cottage, in Strandhill, is like taking a step back in time. The two-hundred-year-old cottage has been preserved exactly as it was. With the turf-fire blazing in the hearth, the thatched roof above their heads and the flagstone floor beneath their feet, writers have found the perfect atmosphere for expressing their creativity through writing. In this gentle and non-judgemental setting, they have written and shared their stories and their poetry.

Since 2001, writers have been attending weekly Writers' Ink workshops in Dolly's Cottage. The workshops have been attended by a great variety of people of all ages and at all stages of writing. Writers' Ink workshops are facilitated by Órfhlaith Ní Chonaill.

The Writers' Ink anthology, Dolly Mixtures, is a collection of just some of the pieces inspired or written in the workshop. In the accompanying two cds, which were recorded in the cottage (and are free with the book), the writers read from their own work. The book and cds capture something of the atmosphere of the Writers' Ink experience and the excellence of the work produced.



Writers' Ink Workshops on Wheels:
Writers' Ink offers creative writing workshops, anywhere in Ireland, on request. Choose from: Single workshops (3 hours); One-day workshops (6 hours); Weekend workshops (12 hours). You organise the venue and the writers and Writers' Ink will bring a magical writing experience to you. Maximum number of participants: 15. Cost: Single - €250; One-day - €500;Weekend - €800.

Book-a-workshop in Strandhill:
Bring your Writers' Group to Strandhill for an evening, one-day or weekend workshop. Enjoy the unique experience of writing in Dolly's Cottage (or at an alternative venue during summer months). Accommodation is available locally at reasonable rates. Strandhill is a lively spot, with restaurants, pubs, beautiful beaches, surfing, horse-riding and seaweed baths. Cost: Single workshops (3 hours) - €250; One-day workshops (6 hours) €500; Weekend workshops (12 hours) - €800. Maximum number of participants 15.