The Arts Council Writer in Residence was established to provide a stimulating environment for the resident writer, and afford a degree of financial support to concentrate on their own practice. Additionally, the residency brings energy and dynamism to the university, and allows students and faculty to engage with a practicing writer for a concentrated period.

Applications are now open for the following Writer in Residence positions:

              Irish-language Writer in Residence, Dublin City University

              Writer in Residence, NUI Galway

              Writer’s Fellowship, Trinity College Dublin

              Writer in Residence, University College Cork

              Writer in Residence, University College Dublin  

              Writer in Residence, University College Limerick

Writers must apply directly to the University.  Individual advertisements can be downloaded from the Arts Council website here.  Closing date for all positions is 5.30pm Thursday 29 October 2020.