Ireland’s literary history began with the writing of Ogham, much of which is found in Kerry but was set both in history and the mythology of the Tuatha de Dannan. Irish illuminated manuscripts are renowned – the Book of Innisfallen was written here. Translation from oral tradition of the Brehon Codex was significant and Irish writers of the last three centuries are recognised everywhere – James Joyce, W.B. Yeats, Oscar Wilde and Jonathan Swift are but a few. The mythology and history that is part of this place of learning, its mysteries and the sacred, makes County Kerry and the Bleachfield the ideal site for contemporary writers to feel right at home in their chosen profession.

If you are a writer interested in learning about the importance of time within you book, about the textiles used for clothing and to have an opportunity to experience mythic landscape and the idea of loric space, come to Ireland and spend time writing within a cottage within a village. The Bleachfield Heritage Village, Milltown, at the physical heart of County Kerry, will provide you with a backdrop for quality writing time and an experience of place that can only enhance your skill.

EUR950*

There are two ten days tours on offer. Join us on February 18th to February 28th or on September 26th through to October 5th. There will be plenty of time for you to write, and take advantage of the Spa and museum at you leisure. Cost includes 4-star accommodations*, breakfast and dinner in the Bistro Café on site, transportation for guided tours, and a coach to Shannon/Kerry Airports and return. Also included are workshops on the subjects emphasised above, and meeting fiction and non-fiction writers from the region. Have a unique and enchanting Celtic experience of traditional Irish village life with music and crac. Join us for a memorable writing experience. Call with your questions or visit the links below for a complete pdf itinerary of your ten day writer’s retreat and workshops.

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*All rates are in Euros, based on two persons sharing and four people per house. Six person accommodations are available on request. Coach collection and return from Dublin Airport would be an additional EUR35.00. Pick-up from the local Kerry Airport in Farranfore can be arranged at no additional charge. Flights direct from Frankfurt Hahn to Kerry Airport. Full payment must be received 15 days in advance.