Welcome to Irish PEN, an association of Irish writers.

Irish PEN meets regularly at the United Arts Club, Dublin

Irish PEN is affliliated to International PENthe 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.

Welcome to our site. Do take a little while to browse and to find out more about us.

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 

Thursday, April 19, 2012 : Recreating the Past, Writing Historical Fiction.

from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Dublin, Ireland | United Arts Club

Join Morgan LlywelynOrna Ross and Geraldine O’Neill talking recreating the past. How much research is needed, what tips and techniques can these best selling authors pass on?

Eventbrite Booking : http://irishpenhistoricalfiction.eventbrite.com/


United Arts Club
from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Dublin, Ireland | United Arts Club

Irish PEN, an association of Irish writers is affiliated to PEN International. All content is copyright © Irish PEN 2005-2012.