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Tag: Tadhg Coakley

A farewell to 2018

Roller coaster doesn’t begin to cover this year for me. Writing has contributed most of my highs, while the lows have been of a more personal nature. I’m glad of this blog, which reminds me that actually quite a lot has happened since my last end-of-year round up. I even got some writing done. Much… Read More A farewell to 2018

December 30, 2018December 30, 2018 Anne2 Comments

The First Sunday in September author Q&A

Tadhg Coakley is a Cork writer whose debut novel is set against the high-stakes backdrop of an All-Ireland hurling final. The First Sunday in September (so-titled because that’s when the final is traditionally played) tells 19 different characters’ stories, drawn together by a day of high emotion both on and off the pitch. I spoke to… Read More The First Sunday in September author Q&A

August 9, 2018August 17, 2018 Anne7 Comments

There will be words

I have been invited to read my From the Well winning story at the Cork International Short Story Festival, which takes place September 13-16. What a privilege. It was only last year that I first attended it as an audience member, and was blown away by the guest speakers. Any suggestion that I would be… Read More There will be words

September 8, 2017 Anne4 Comments
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