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13.05.2026
WGI Welcomes Beatrix Herriott O’Gorman & AGM Date
Message from Ciarán Hayden, Executive Director of the Writers’ Guild of Ireland.
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13.05.2026
Screen Stories: Getting Disabled Writers in the Room 2026
A five-month development programme designed to support Disabled writers in shaping bold, original stories for the screen.
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13.05.2026
Expression of Interest | The Story Room – How to devise and develop stories for TV in a writer’s room environment | Dublin | July 2026 – Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet
Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet is seeking expressions of interest for a story workshop using a writer’s room format to teach the basics of structure for television episodes and TV series. There will also be a focus on the interpersonal and soft skills needed to thrive in a writers’ room environment.
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13.05.2026
FSE Survey Working Conditions in Screenwriting Development Phases – Deadline Extended!
The purpose is to better understand contractual practices related to writing, rewriting, and payment conditions across Europe.
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13.05.2026
Kerry College’s CDFTV Partners with West Cork Film Studios to Develop Scripts
A new creative partnership with West Cork Film Studios to help develop original scripted content for the south west region.
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13.05.2026
Script Essentials 2026: Free Webinars From BBC Writers
Online drop in sessions aimed at deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent writers every Thursday lunchtime from 21st May – 25th June.
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13.05.2026
BBC Writers: Beat Sheets – Making Your Scenes Do More Work
In this piece for BBC Writers, Irish writer Danny Stack explores what is a beat sheet and how can it help your writing? Read it here.
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13.05.2026
An Introduction to Film Production | North West Region | June to August 2026 – Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet
The course will be delivered by three experienced practitioners in the film industry and will include tuition in all aspects of film production.
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13.05.2026
Building a Personal Brand in the Creative Industries | June 2026 – Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet
Designed to help creative professionals define & communicate who they are & what they do best to position themselves confidently in a competitive industry, build stronger professional visibility & create meaningful connections that lead to future projects, collaborations & career opportunities.
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13.05.2026
Engaged, Not Exhausted: Preventing Burnout in Creative Work | June 2026 – Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet
A practical three-hour workshop exploring how creative professionals can stay engaged, energised, and sustainably connected to their work over time.
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