As part of Newbridge June Fest’s online festival, acclaimed author of The Accidental Wife, Full of Grace and The Flight of the Wren, Orla McAlinden, will judge a short story writing competition launched today.

According to Orla: Everyone has a story to tell; everyone is a potential writer. Yet most never tell the stories that could have given them a sense of fulfilment and their readers joy and insights that could have enhanced lives. We Irish are natural storytellers – so here is your chance.

Competition closes at 5pm on 9 October 2020 for entrants over 16 years old.

To enter the competition, click here and for more information visit www.junefest.ie or check out their Facebook page

Kathrine Geoghegan, explores the habitats of the North Bull Island, a unique treasure in Dublin Bay, paintings on Aluminum of wild plants, anchors of the salt marshes, wild orchids, all a riot of colour. Large photos of the North Bull Island on high walls of the warehouse, Kathrine Geoghegan’s paintings at eye level, along with a video of the North Bull Island with the artist Kathrine talking about her exhibition and how it relates to the Island.

Due to Government Guidelines, the exhibition is being held in a 6000 sq. ft warehouse for social distancing and keeping numbers to Government guidelines. From 15th -26th September, 11am to 4pm (Tuesday to Saturday). Venue: Associated Rewinds Ltd. Warehouse venue, Whitestown Drive, Tallaght Business Park, Dublin, D24 EV62

The exhibition will return to Kilcock Art Gallery from Thursday 1st October until 17th October 2020, where we will be delighted to welcome visitors to the gallery. Opening hours will be 11am – 4pm Wednesdays to Saturdays.

Click here to learn more about the exhibition from Katherine and visit www.kilcockartgallery.ie for more information.

Pottery Workshops for adults at Florence & Milly Studio in Clane, Co Kildare.

The workshops take place once a month and runs from 10am to 4pm, and the time is divided between hand-building and wheel throwing techniques. It is suitable for beginners and improvers.