Doolin Writers Weekend

06/11/2024

Our first Writer in the Attic will be Noel O'Regan, Noel will read from his novel Though the Bodies Fall and will be in conversation with EM Reapy about his writing life. This event will be enjoyed by readers and writers alike and tickets are €15 and can be purchased here. https://www.doolinarts.ie/
Born in Tralee, County Kerry, on the south-west coast of Ireland, Noel is the recipient of a number of awards, including a Seán Dunne Young Writer Award and an Arts Council Next Generation Artist Award.
His short fiction has appeared in publications such as The Stinging Fly, Granta, Ambit, Banshee and The London Magazine.
His debut novel, Though the Bodies Fall, is published by Granta Books.
Though the Bodies Fall-- Micheál Burns lives alone in his family’s bungalow at the end of Kerry Head in Ireland. It is a picturesque place, but the cliffs have a darker side to them: for generations they have been a su***de black spot. Micheál’s mother saw the saving of these lost souls – these visitors – as her spiritual duty, and now, in the wreckage of his life, Micheál finds himself continuing her work. When his sisters tell him that they want to sell the land, he must choose between his siblings and the visitors, a future or a past.
Doolin Tourism Clare Arts Office North West Clare Writers' Circle

18/10/2024

New series of Writers' Events happening in The Attic every Wednesday for the winter.

Reading/Q & A

Tickets 7 lineup here: https://www.doolinarts.ie

Hotel Doolin have also got an excellent overnight package especially for writers/readers details here https://www.hoteldoolin.ie/

Hopefully see some old and new friends in Doolin over the winter.

With thanks to the mighty Elizabeth Reapy for curating

20/03/2023

The Doolin Writers Weekend page has moved operations to Doolin Arts

To get upto date information on all festivals please head over there or visit the

02/03/2023

We are delighted to have play at Land & Sea Sessions on Saturday, 11th March, in The Attic!

Abe Soare; meaning Honest Sun. Adopted from Romania as a baby to Irish parents, Their original name was Ioana Soare. This directly translates to Joan Sun in English. The name Sun (Soare) reflects how Abe has learned to always keep a positive outlook on life and wants to continue spreading light and love through their music. As the artist has grown up they have realised that they identify as non-binary. A more gender-neutral name such as "Abe" makes the artist feel more comfortable and reflects the trials and tribulations it takes to live an honest life - (Just like an Honest Abe)

Abe Soare is a renowned singer-songwriter from Limerick, Ireland who has quickly made a name for themselves in the music industry. With their unique singing and songwriting style, they have a way of captivating audiences and leaving them spellbound. Drawn from the challenges of their life, their songs are personal, and evocative and take the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of life.

Tickets are available on www.doolinarts.ie - link in bio

28/02/2023

LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

We are delighted to announce the LAND & SEA sessions line-up will be Hazey Haze | Abe Soare | Kate Brennan Harding | Keep it a Secret (screening)

Tickets are limited to 100 for The Attic - please book in advance - www.doolinarts.ie/events

28/02/2023

‘Everyone Has a Different Ennistymon’ is a new book-length poem written by award-winning eco-poet Grace Wells and published by Doolin Arts. The book was written to celebrate the town of Ennistymon, its past, present and future. Infused with the sights, colours and sounds of the streets, lanes, woods and waters of Ennistymon, Grace Wells braids together the town’s unforgettable history, people and stories, offering up an intoxicating glimpse of its unique spirit-of-life.

Grace Wells began writing the book when she was chosen as Poet Laureate of Ennistymon by Clare County Council Arts Office and Poetry Ireland, in September 2021, when Ennistymon was selected as Clare’s poetry town. Wells believes that poetry offers an ideal place to explore the stories and troubles of the past, in a way that can be comforting and supportive as we navigate the challenges of the present and future. Wells says, “For me there’s an irony or paradox in the title, because although everyone does have a very different Ennistymon, I want to believe that when we all know and keep the town’s memories, we’re linked with one another, and whoever we are, wherever we are from, we have a greater sense of community and belonging­­.”

‘Everyone Has a Different Ennistymon’ is the first book to be published by Doolin Arts, Hotel Doolin’s non-profit organisation for supporting artists in North Clare. For Doolin Arts the book’s design was always a very important element of the project, so they invited Corofin-based book artist Éilís Murphy of Folded Leaf, to create a book that was both beautiful to read and hold. Sensitive to environmental issues, Éilís Murphy and Doolin Arts made sure the book was printed in Ireland on recycled paper, using plant-based inks. The launch of the publication was marked by Doolin Arts working together with Hometree, to plant a small woodland of 500 native Irish trees at Hotel Doolin.

BOOK NOW AVAILABLE - www.doolinarts.ie/grace-wells

09/02/2023

Doolin Writers Weekend will be deactivating this month and moving over to https://www.facebook.com/DoolinArts - if you're not following the Doolin Arts page already please go ahead.

We are looking forward to hosting more great events under Doolin Arts and see you all again in Doolin soon!

The creative department of Hotel Doolin, Doolin Arts is a non-profit org dedicated to the arts.

26/01/2023

At Hedge School this weekend Doolin Arts will launch its first published book.
'Everyone Has a Different Ennistymon'is a book-length poem by award-winning eco-poet Grace Wells written to celebrate the town of Ennistymon, its past, present and future.
Grace worked closely with Eilís Murphy of Folded Leaf on the visual concept, developing something that reflects Ennistymon’s unique sense of place and pace.
Ennistymon’s iconic bridge features on the cover, wrapping around the book flaps. The text is punctuated by plants found along the banks of the Cullenagh River Walk. Grace, Dónal & Eilís were all interested in producing something that was plastic-free and more ecologically sustainable. With this in mind, the book was printed on 100% recycled Shiro Echo paper and 100% recycled Cairn Lime card using vegetable-based inks.
Fully funded by Doolin Arts which is Hotel Doolin Ireland's non-profit organisation for supporting the arts in North Clare, written by Ennistymon’s poet laureate and produced by Eilís in Corofin, community is at the heart of this book.
"Despite the huge future challenges, Ennistymon, like all places, will face, I believe it is our attention to the local that will help us restore the global. Part of looking after the local means treasuring its stories, for the stories of a place have their own powers, both intimately connecting us to a particular locality, and also, awakening within us much needed aspects of ourselves. The stories of Ennistymon are full of courage, endurance, resilience and community spirit, even in the most challenging of times, and these are qualities we will all need as we move forward into the uncertainty of our own century"- Grace Wells
"As a lover of books, I love this book. I love how it was written, what it is about and how it was made. It is such a gift to the town of Ennistymon. In the Celtic culture, every clan had their poet. The poet was a verse-maker, a story-teller, an oral historian and genealogist. They were the link between people, place, past, present and future. I wish for every town a poet like Grace and for every town a book like this and I am so grateful that Doolin Arts was in a position to be able to support this project."- Donal Minihane
‘Everyone Has a Different Ennistymon’ will be launched at the Hedge School Doolin on Sunday January 29th 2023 at 7:30pm. To mark the publication of their first book, Doolin Arts will plant 500 native tress at Hotel Doolin together with Hometree on the day of the launch. The book will be available to buy in local bookshops in Ennistymon and on Doolin Arts website. www.doolinarts.ie

19/01/2023

Hedge School weekend, day and evening tickets are now available on www.hedge-school.ie
Why not grab an evening ticket and gain access to all music events after 9pm

18/01/2023

Hedge School Arts Festival 27-29th January
Out Now! DAY tickets (all day/evening access) and EVENING tickets (admission after 9pm)
The schedule of WHEN, WHAT & WHERE everything is happening.
TIX and all updates on www.hedge-school.ie or link the bio

17/01/2023

The 10th of February is Lovers Night at Hotel Doolin
Enjoy a 7-course meal in Glas Restaurant, a glass of organic cave on arrival and petit fours to finish with highlights of West Clare Wagu beef and Doolin lobster and clams.. Yum
Does the night end with dinner? Not at all! Performing in The Attic that night is The Dirty Circus Show, celebrating everything burlesque and cabaret! Tix on doolinarts.ie/events
Check out our accommodation specials created especially for the lovers - https://secure.hoteldoolin.ie/bookings/specials