At Alice's Restaurant...

I'll be reading some poems, extracts from The Herbalist,and maybe even a story, at a fringe event of The Kildare Readers Festival. The readings will be interspersed with music and songs from the floor. And all this is happening at Alice's Restaurant in Naas. Home made refreshments will be served prior to the event. Many thanks to the Kildare Readers Festival and Bean an Ti Eileen for inviting me! All are welcome:)

Date: Thursday 11th October
Time: 20.00
Venue: Alice's Restaurant, Moat Mall, Naas.

Admission: Free but  booking is essential. 

To Book: www.riverbank.ie or box office 045 448327 or email: krf@kildarecoco.ie

The Kildare Readers Festival has an amazing line up as usual, including writers such as Ann Egan, Colin Bateman, Colm Liddy, Martina Reilly, Paul Howard, Joseph O Connor, Dermot Bolger and Paul Durcan. And all events are free as air:)

Here's a wonderful clip of the uber wonderful
 Maria Doyle Kennedy in Alice's Restaurant... 

WOMENS DAY

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY

Amnesty International, Laois Branch will celebrate ‘International Women’s Day, 2011’ by hosting a literary and music evening in Kavanagh’s bar, Main St., Portlaoise on March 8th at 8pm. Contributors on the night will include former Laois Writers in Residence Jean O’Brien and Ann Egan.
Jean O Brien is the most recent recipient of the of the Arvon International Poetry Award(only the second Irish winner) and award winning Laois poet Ann Egan, recognised for her collections such as ‘Landing the Sea’, and ‘The Wren Women’.
A selection of local Laois Writers featured in the recent anthology “Laois Echoes with Fionn Mac Cumhaill” will join the platform to share their readings on the night. Music will be provided by Laois based singers, Nuala Kelly and Vivienne Graham. Tickets are €8 for what promised to be a great celebratory night of entertainment.
Laois Amnesty holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month in Kavanah’s bar in Portlaoise at 8pm and new members are always welcome. To contact Laois Amnesty call 087-0658467.