Award-winning novel launched before huge crowd in Ballinrobe
More than 170 people packed Ballinrobe Library for the launch of On The Way Out, the award-winning debut novel by local writer Liam Horan. The venue, set within the beautifully converted former Church of Ireland church, added a spectacular sense of place to the evening.
Media coverage of Ballinrobe launch of On The Way Out
We had a great turnout for the launch on On The Way Out, my debut novel, in Ballinrobe Library on Saturday, 22 November.
Guest readers at launch of On The Way Out
I included three guest readers at the launch of my debut novel On The Way Out in Ballinrobe Library on Saturday night last.
Sample Q&A
On the novel and its themes The town of Rathfin in On The Way Out feels almost like a character itself — was that intentional? What drew you to write about small-town life and community dynamics? How important is the sense of place
Chapter 1 – Louise
The dink of the doorbell is the second of the afternoon. The first was Louise letting herself in coming back from lunch. It’s nearly half-three. Wednesday is always and ever her valley day. Almost without intention, she moves adhesives to
Live stream of launch of On The Way Out
Claremorris Community Radio (CC4964.fm) interview
Niall Coffey and I had a very enjoyable chat today about the launch of my debut novel, On The Way Out, tomorrow night (Saturday, 22 November, Ballinrobe Library, 7.30 - all are welcome). Niall is a presenter on Claremorris Community Radio
Interview on CRC-fm (Community Radio Castlebar)
I was delighted to join Angela Noone-Faull today on her Chatroom programme on CRCfm (Community Radio Castlebar) to chat about tomorrow night's launch of my debut novel, On The Way Out. You can listen to the full interview below. Just last week,
Car parking arrangements for launch of On The Way Out
If you're coming by car to the launch of On The Way Out in Ballinrobe Library (F31 YR60) on Saturday, 22 November, at 7.30pm, please note the following suggestions - no parking will be available in the grounds of the library, but thankfully there are three big car parks nearby, along with on-street parking.
Stories, poems and the sharp sound of spoon on glass
It's just one of those things that works. The first Monday of every month, a Poetry and Short Prose Open Mic Night takes place in the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. It is a low-fuss, no-frills affair - you rock up, enter your name on the sheet and wait to be called.
