Mayo Arts Service hosted a talk on publishing in Breaffy House Resort on Saturday last (November 26). There was a good turnout including would-be and already-are novelists, poets, short story writers, memoirists. [caption id="attachment_471" align="alignleft" width="300"] Matthew Parkinson-Bennett, Little Island, addressing Mayo Arts Service's talk on publishing[/caption] The four speakers were Mariel Deegan of New Island Books,  Matthew Parkinson-Bennett of Little Island and Lisa Frank and John Walsh of Doire Press. All four were remarkably open and honest in their contributions. Orlagh Heverin and her colleagues in the Mayo Arts Service deserve great credit for organising the event - saved us all travelling to the larger urban centres.

"Writing his own book has been an itch Liam Horan has longed to scratch, and we should all be grateful he has. The Ballinrobe man’s debut book is an engaging collection of short stories that bring tales and, particularly, characters

Ceol Agus Ealaion with Joe Byrne is a quirky Tuesday night radio show on Midwest Radio. Joe is an accomplished musician, folklorist and historian and his shows reflect his diverse interests and talents. I enjoyed visiting Joe at his home in Aghamore

Liam Horan interviewed by Aidan Crowley, CRC-fm, on Friday, October 28, 2022   Read from ‘Second Chance & Other Stories’ HERE Buy ‘Second Chance & Other Stories’ HERE