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WAVE26
By MKCW
4-6 September 2026, Cork International Hotel, Cork
Attend items as desired – feel free to get some writing done over the weekend too!
If there is something not here you would like us to include please do get in touch.
ITEMS/SPEAKERS SUBJECT TO MINOR AMENDMENTS
| When | Where | What | Who | How |
| Friday 4th Sep 2026 18:00–20:00 | Cork International Hotel | 1-1 Fireside Chat | With Dr Martin Keaveney,/Associates– via in-person | Expert Writing Discussion with Director of Studies, at MKCW MKCW Senior Lecturers & Associates. All delegates pre-booked. Send sample in advance. |
| Friday 4th Sep 2026 18:00–20:00Cork International Hotel
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Cork International Hotel | Poetry Clinic | With Christina Hennemann M.A (Online) / Associate – via in-person / Zoom |
30 minutes 1-1 session on your poetry and progress. Send 5 poems in advance if desired. All delegates pre-booked |
| Friday 4th Sep 2026 18:00–20:00Cork International Hotel | Cork International Hotel | Short Story Clinic | With Audrey Reidy/ Associate – via in-person |
30 minutes 1-1 session on writing craft aspects and progress. Send topic you wish to cover in advance if desired. All delegates pre-booked |
| Friday 4th Sep 2026 18:00–20:00Cork International Hotel | Cork International Hotel | Writing for Children Clinic | With Kieran Crowley/ Associate – via in-person |
30 minutes 1-1 session on writing for children . Send sample you wish to cover in advance if desired. All delegates pre-booked |
| Friday 4th Sep 2026 18:00–20:00Cork International Hotel | Cork International Hotel | Novel Clinic | Expert Writing Discussion with Senior Lecturer Dr Luke Malone & Associates. – via in-person |
30 minutes 1-1 session on short stories. Send sample you wish to cover in advance if desired. All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 05 Sep 09:00 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Classic Forms – Horror Novel | Dr Luke Malone/ Associate– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 05 Sep 10:00 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Classic Forms – Fantasy Novel | Dr Roberta Raymond MA/ Associate– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 05 Sep 11:00 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Tea/Coffee, Gourmet Cookies | Service | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 05 Sep 11:30 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Classic Forms – Literary Poetry | Dr Luke Malone / Associate– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 05 Sep 12:30 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Publishing Seminar | TBA – via in-person/Zoom |
All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 05 Sep 12:30 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Writing Exercises | Kieran Crowley MA / Associate– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 05 Sep 1:30 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Gourmet Lunch | Service | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 05 Sep 12:30–14:30 | Zoom | Nonfiction Clinic | Shane Boyce / Associate– via in-person | Reserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st |
| Saturday 05 Sep 12:30–14:30 | Zoom | Theatre Clinic | Dougal Thomson / Associate via Zoom | Reserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st |
| Saturday 05 Sep 12:30–14:30 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Screenwriting Corner Clinic | Michael Creagh /Stephen McAteer / Associatevia Zoom – | Reserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st |
| Saturday 05 Sep 12:30–14:30 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Writing for Children Clinic | Kieran Crowley /Associate– via Zoom/in-person | Reserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st |
| Saturday 05 Sep 14:30–15:30 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Contemporary Publishing Clinic | TBA– via in-person/ Zoom | Reserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st — Send sample via email or registration form |
| Saturday 05 Sep 2026 14:30 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Classic Forms – Poetry & Short Story | Dr Roberta Raymond– via in-person | |
| Saturday 05 Sep 2026 15.30 | Zoom | Children’s Writing Seminar | Kieran Crowley / Associate– via in-person | Reserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st |
| Saturday 05 Sep 2026 16:30 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Creative Workshop | Dr Luke Malone / Associate– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked. |
| Saturday 05 Sep 2026 17:30 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Atlantic Papers Presentation | Publishing Executive– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked. |
| Saturday 05 Sep 20261800 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Keynote | Guest (TBA)– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked. |
| Saturday 05 Sep 20261930 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | The Writers’ Dinner | The New Yorker Restaurant | Pre-booked for all delegates – please cancel if not attending. |
| Sunday 6 Sep 2026 10:00–12:00 | The London Room, Cork International Hotel | Radio Clinic | Dr Sean McLeod / Associate– via in-person | Reserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st |
| Sunday 6 Sep 2026 11:00–1:00 | Lobby Area, Cork International Hotel | Pancakes & Coffee Workshop | Dr Sean McLeod/ Associate– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked. |
| Sunday 6 Sep 2026 10:00–12:00 | Zoom | Other Forms Clinic | Dr Sean McLeod/ Associate– via in-person | Reserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st |
All Items/ Speakers subject to minor amendments.
Please advise of any dietary restrictions.
Resident check in with name on Friday afternoon.
Reserve clinic spot via email by sending your sample.
Questions call the Event Convenor at 0876007100.
WAVE26
- All Seminars
- All Clinics
- All Lunches
- All Refreshments
- 1 Evening Meal + all drinks
- Cordial beverage at Keynote Speaker Event
Registration: €429.99 Book here
ACCOMMODATION SUPPLEMENT OPTION
- FRIDAY 4th Sep 2026 B&B SINGLE Bed & Breakfast
- SATURDAY 5th Sept 2026 2026 B&B SINGLE Bed & Breakfast
- Wonderful times ahead
GALA: (All Event & All Accommodation) 889.99 Confirm
