Declan Varley’s speech to launch On The Way Out
Fellow Ballinrobe writer and my (almost) lifelong friend Declan Varley delivered a wide-ranging, thought-provoking and highly entertaining speech to launch On The Way Out, my debut novel.
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.
Author interview at launch of On The Way Out
MC and good friend Colm Burtchaell interviewed me at the launch of my debut novel, On The Way Out, at the book's launch in Ballinrobe Library, on November 22, 2025. Colm claimed to be a novice behind the mic but I think you'll agree he gave a very polished performance.
Speech by Dominic Taylor (Limerick Writers’ Centre) at launch of On The Way Out
Below is the speech delivered by Dominic Taylor of Limerick Writers' Centre (LWC) at the launch of my debut novel On The Way Out in Ballinrobe Library on Saturday night last. I will be eternally grateful to Dominic and his colleagues
Live stream of launch of On The Way Out
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.
Pre-order On The Way Out
You can pre-order your copy of On The Way Out, before our launch on Saturday, November 22nd, in Ballinrobe Library, Main Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo at 7.30pm.
Liam Horan’s Espresso Shot of Thought
As part of my MA in Creative Writing Studies at University of Limerick (2023-2025), I was given the opportunity to take part in the college's Espresso Shot of Thought series. Thanks to Emily Cullen, the Meskell UL-Fifty Poet in Residence at the college, for inviting me to take part in the series. Special word of gratitude too to Elaine Kiely, Oonagh Grace and Karen Byrnes for their work in editing the final version. MORE ON THE CRAFT OF WRITING: See HERE. I’m adding to this on an ongoing basis. As I learn, hopefully you can too. Every day is school day for us all.
Artists and writers unite for Culture Night in Ballinrobe
This year’s Culture Night in Ballinrobe will include an exciting experiment in creativity, as writers and visual artists come together for a groundbreaking exhibition exploring the dynamic relationship between words and images. Scheduled for Friday, 20 September, this collaborative project is an opportunity for visual artists and writers – whether professional, amateur or hobbyist – to join forces and create something truly original.
