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“Belfast has the vibe of a city and the warmth of a small town." Growing up in Belfast and living through what is colloquially termed ‘the Troubles,’ the decades-old war in Northern Ireland, co-founder and lead writing tutor Sean Hillen returned home delighted to find his native city as one of the welcoming cities he’s ever been on his travels as a foreign correspondent and author.
So, we at ‘Ireland Writing Retreat,’ proudly named by the national newspaper, The Guardian, among the Top Ten creative retreats of any kind in Europe, are delighted to announce the launch of our first-ever writing retreat this October in this intriguing city, a place with a fascinating history and an impressive selection of top-notch tourism attractions.
To honor this inaugural occasion, we’ve lined up some extra special activities to complement our author-led writing workshops in both fiction and nonfiction, including memoir, hosted by two specialised tutors-cum-authors and Sean.
Highlights of the week for participants will include the following -
Three complimentary lunches in chosen cafes that offer participants a chance to soak the character and ambiance.
A special guided walking tour of the city.
A live cultural evening soiree.
Visits to city's iconic sites with assignments carefully woven in the experience.
Writing workshops focusing on assignments during the week as well as work in progress.
Other surprise activities which, after more than ten years organising such retreats, including in cities such as Paris, have no doubt will create memorable experiences.
Accommodation is organised in single, ensuite rooms with breakfast at the eclectic and environmentally friendly, centrally located hotel Room2 Belfast.
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
As our week-long retreats are bespoke, we can only host a limited number of participants on each retreat, so if you are interested, we advise you to sign up now to avoid disappointment. Due to ever-increasing popularity, acceptance on our retreats is not just on a first-come, first-served basis. Just as important is your response to a special application questionnaire we will send you. That's why payments are ONLY accepted from participants AFTER selection has been confirmed.
See more details here: https://www.irelandwritingretreat.com/belfast-writing-retreat-2025
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Belfast Northern Ireland, Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT1 5, United Kingdom
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