Free Memoir writing workshop led by Molly Hennigan, author of The Celestial Realm.

New Island Books are delighted to present The Art of the Memoir, a two-day celebration marking the 30th anniversary of Nuala O’Faolain’s landmark memoir Are You Somebody?.

The first event takes place on September 3rd, from 11am to 2.30pm, and features a free memoir-writing workshop led by acclaimed author Molly Hennigan. This inspiring session will explore the craft of memoir, offering participants the opportunity to develop their own stories and discover the power of personal writing.

ABOUT MOLLY HENNIGAN:

Molly Hennigan is an Irish writer and editor. She has been published in The Stinging Fly, Tolka, The Pig’s Back and Banshee. Her first book The Celestial Realm was nominated for the 2023 An Post Irish Book Awards Newcomer of the Year and shortlisted for the 2024 Royal Irish Academy Michel Déon prize for non-fiction. She is the non-fiction editor for Banshee and she is the 2025 Arts Council Writer in Residence at University of Galway.

This event is made possible with support from Dublin UNESCO City of Literature.

Description supplied by the event organiser.