A Spinning Tyre brings together work of young writers from Ballinrobe, Gaza and Cairo
Sixteen young writers from Ballinrobe, Gaza and Cairo have come together to launch A Spinning Tyre, an anthology of work celebrating youth voices, international connection and the power of creative expression. The book emerged from a series of online and in-person writing workshops led by Liam Horan as part of the University of Limerick’s Creative Writers in the Community (CWIC) programme.
48 artists and writers to participate in Ballinrobe Culture Night event
A Culture Night event in Ballinrobe is set to be a major celebration of creativity, with 48 confirmed participants for a groundbreaking exhibition that explores the dynamic relationship between words and images. This collaborative project will showcase the talents of 24 visual artists and 24 writers, coming together to create something truly original. The event will take place on Friday, 20 September, in Ballinrobe Community School from 7-9pm, in a room adjacent to the school’s main auditorium, where the town’s annual Culture Night celebration of music, song, dance, and food will also be held.
Deeply personal read reflecting many people’s circumstances – Connaught Telegraph
“One theme commonly recurs through this fine collection of work: that of seeing beyond the present and into the weeks and years ahead. We all suffer knockdowns, none more than through the last few difficult years. At times it takes courage to stand straight. In Second Chance and Other Stories we have real, believable heroes who set out not to save the world, but to save themselves and their friends and to make a distinctly human connection even with total strangers” –
‘A story takes on its own life when it’s published’ – Western People
“Each story is a delightful read that immerses you and leaves you wanting more, before plunging you into the next one."
Scratching the Itch – The Mayo News
"Writing his own book has been an itch Liam Horan has longed to scratch, and we should all be grateful he has."
Interview and Reading on Ceol & Ealaoin
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.
CRC-fm interview – October 28, 2022
Liam Horan interviewed by Aidan Crowley, CRC-fm, on Friday, October 28, 2022
Connacht Tribune story publication
Thanks to Dave O'Connell and the team at the Connacht Tribune for featuring the story Hope from Second Chance & Other Stories in their widely ready publication last week.
Launch of Second Chance & Other Stories
Front page coverage on The Mayo News following launch of Second Chance & Other Stories, October 2022. The headline 'It is so, so sad' does not relate to my publication, not even subliminally, I hope.
Author interview, Tommy Marren Show, Midwest Radio
Listen HERE to an author interview with Tommy Marren, Midwest Radio, October 6, 2022
