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Heritage Week - In Her Words’ – Memoir Writing Workshop

  • Athy Library Convent Lane Athy, County Kildare, R14 DK33 Ireland (map)
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✍️ ‘In Her Words’ – Memoir Writing Workshop

What:
A creative writing workshop exploring journaling and memoir writing, inspired by the life and work of Quaker author and diarist Mary Leadbeater.

Where:
📍 Athy Library
Convent Lane, Athy, Co. Kildare

When:
📅 Saturday 22nd August 2026
🕝 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Description:
To mark the 100th anniversary of Quaker author and diarist Mary Leadbeater, writer Megan Wynne invites participants to explore the art of journaling and memoir writing.

During this workshop, participants will try creative journaling exercises and learn how to craft a short memoir piece using their five senses.

With inspiration from Mary Leadbeater’s own lifelong journaling practice, this workshop offers adults the opportunity to reflect, write and capture personal stories.

More Information / Booking:
For further information, contact Athy Library:

📞 045 980 555
📧
athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Additional Information:
• Free event
• Adult workshop
• Car parking available
• Workshop activity

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