Irish PEN is affliliated to International PEN, the worldwide association for writers and supported by the Arts Council’s Small Festivals and Events Scheme and Dublin City Arts Office.
The aims of PEN are to promote literature, defend freedom of expression and promote co-operation among writers.Those areas of interest for Irish PEN members and associates can include: poetry, playwriting, editing , essay-writing, novel-writing, short-story writing, biography, criticism, translation and others.
Those considering membership should read and and sign the International PEN Charter, which is also available on our website. The signed charter form may be sent along with your application for membership of Irish PEN.
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You’re very welcome to come to our monthly meetings at The United Arts Club, at 3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2, usually held on the second Thursday of every month at 8.00 pm. Listen to invited writers discuss their work, become involved in debate about contemporary Irish writing, and afterwards relax over a drink in the bar. Please scroll down for information on Our Next event .
Our Next Event
Friday 10th February 2012 December 2012: Irish PEN Award and Dinner.
Eventbrite booking : http://www.irishpendinner.eventbrite.com/
In Very Exciting News, we are delighted to announce that President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, will present Irish PEN’s Award to Joseph O’Connor on February 10th 2012, to mark his outstanding contribution to Irish Literature.
Irish PEN’s Award dinner will be held at the Royal St George Yacht Club, Dún Laoghaire. The Committee of Irish PEN welcomes members and associates of Irish PEN, along with members of the public to come and celebrate this award to mark a terrific achievement.
