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 and parents need is another “form” to fill out, another hoop to jump through. 

So, we’re reopening applications for our Coimisiún na Meán funded “Carers and Parents retreat” which takes place in the Hyatt Centric on September 23rd.

This time around, there’s no need to justify why you need or deserve a day of holistic career advice and training. Because “caring responsibilities” can show up in many different forms in life. And perhaps your caring responsibilities have recently ended, and your writing career needs a well-deserved refresh or reboot. If so, this retreat is still very much for you.

Please email [email protected] to apply.

And do please specify if a caring stipend or on-site childcare would help. We’ll then do all we can to facilitate.

Finally, to everyone attending the Zebbies in the Light House Cinema tomorrow, we look forward to a wonderful celebration of Irish writing and writers. And to our nominees and their proud families and friends, I wish you all the best of luck. 

Le meas, 

Ciarán