AFTER the unexpected break due to Covid 19 safety measures, Máire Holmes is recommencing her work as Kerry County Council’s writer in residence, co-funded by the Arts Council and Creative Ireland.

This isn’t Máire’s first residency in Kerry – she proved popular here a number of years ago, interacting with students and writers all across the county at events, libraries and readings.

The residency will re-commence remotely with Máire working with writers through email and video link.

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“I am delighted to be returning via technology,” Máire says, “and am looking forward to virtual meetings with writers for my residency.”

Máire plans one-to-one remote mentoring sessions; “I want to give dedicated writers a performance platform,” she explains. “The solo writer is familiar with solitude and yet seeks some way to be heard, by sharing work that is not yet published.”

During lockdown Máire was still busy, co-ordinating and editing an e-book of poems by young people for Cruinniú na nÓg, entitled Present Day Poetry, Kerry.

Máire Holmes will commence her residency in July 13th and anyone interested in should watch Kerry Arts Office’s social media for updates, sign up to the Arts Newsletter on the Kerry County Council website or contact the Arts Office on arts@kerrycoco.ie /066 7183541.