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04.09.2026
Sheena Lambert for Báite and Ailbhe Keogan for Trespasses among winners at 2026 WGI Zebbie Awards
Irish writers for stage, screen and radio were recognised for their work at the 19th Writers’ Guild of Ireland (WGI) Zebbie Awards at Light House Cinema Dublin last night (Thursday, September 3rd). The Zebbie Awards celebrate the best of Irish writing in Theatre, Television Drama, Continuing Drama, Short Film,…
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02.09.2026
“NEVER WRITE FOR FREE”
That’s what we always tell you… Then guess what? We only went and broke our own golden rule by asking carers and parents to submit a paragraph to secure a place at an upcoming event! It feels like we got this one wrong; the last thing busy carers…
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02.09.2026
BBC Writers: Five Tips to Get You Into Writing for TV
A summary of advice shared by Jess Loveland in a masterclass.
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02.09.2026
Webinar: An Inside Look At How Professional Readers Analyse Screenplays
Learn how Readers provide actionable, constructive feedback.
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02.09.2026
Story Room Skills – How to Show Up, Stand Out and Serve the Story Room
A new practical course equipping writers with the tools and understanding required to collaborate and contribute meaningfully to the story room of an existing continuing drama.
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02.09.2026
Becoming A Drama Researcher for Continuing Drama
This course aims to nurture a new generation of skilled researchers for Irish drama.
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02.09.2026
The Owl Screenwriting Workshop
An intensive, residential development program curated to accelerate bold, audience-driven feature films and television projects positioned for the international market.
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02.09.2026
Féile John Ford 2026
Féile John Ford returns for a second year to An Spidéal, Co. Galway.
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02.09.2026
WGF Library Script Breakdown: My Big Fat Greek Wedding with Nia Vardalos
WGF Librarians Javier Barrios and Lauren O’Connor take a meticulous look at film and TV scripts with the writers who wrote them to learn about description, dialogue, character voice and more.
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