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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

WhenWhereWhatWhoHow
Friday 4th Sep 2026 18:00–20:00Cork International Hotel1-1 Fireside ChatWith 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

Cork International HotelPoetry ClinicWith 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 HotelCork International HotelShort Story ClinicWith 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 ClinicWith 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 HotelCork International HotelNovel 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 09:00The London Room, Cork International HotelClassic Forms – Horror NovelDr Luke Malone/  Associate​– via in-personAll delegates pre-booked
Saturday 05 Sep 10:00The London Room, Cork International HotelClassic Forms – Fantasy NovelDr Roberta Raymond MA/​ Associate​– via in-personAll delegates pre-booked
Saturday 05 Sep 11:00The London Room, Cork International HotelTea/Coffee, Gourmet CookiesServiceAll delegates pre-booked
Saturday 05 Sep 11:30The London Room, Cork International HotelClassic Forms – Literary PoetryDr Luke Malone​ / Associate​–  via in-personAll delegates pre-booked
Saturday 05 Sep 12:30The London Room, Cork International HotelPublishing SeminarTBA
​– via in-person/Zoom
All delegates pre-booked
Saturday 05 Sep 12:30The London Room, Cork International Hotel Writing ExercisesKieran Crowley MA​ / Associate​– via in-personAll delegates pre-booked
Saturday 05 Sep 1:30The London Room, Cork International HotelGourmet LunchServiceAll delegates pre-booked
Saturday 05 Sep 12:30–14:30ZoomNonfiction Clinic Shane Boyce​ / Associate​– via in-personReserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st
Saturday 05 Sep 12:30–14:30ZoomTheatre ClinicDougal Thomson​ / Associate via ZoomReserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st
Saturday 05 Sep 12:30–14:30The London Room, Cork International HotelScreenwriting Corner Clinic Michael Creagh /Stephen McAteer  / Associate​via Zoom –Reserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st
Saturday 05 Sep 12:30–14:30The London Room, Cork International HotelWriting for Children ClinicKieran Crowley  /Associate​– via Zoom/in-personReserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st
Saturday 05 Sep  14:30–15:30The London Room, Cork International HotelContemporary Publishing ClinicTBA​– via in-person/ ZoomReserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st — Send sample via email or registration form
Saturday 05 Sep 2026 14:30The London Room, Cork International HotelClassic Forms – Poetry & Short StoryDr Roberta Raymond​– via in-person 
Saturday 05 Sep 2026 15.30​ZoomChildren’s Writing SeminarKieran Crowley / Associate​– via in-personReserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st
Saturday 05 Sep 2026 16:30The London Room, Cork International HotelCreative WorkshopDr Luke Malone /  Associate​– via in-person All delegates pre-booked.
Saturday 05 Sep 2026 17:30The London Room, Cork International HotelAtlantic Papers PresentationPublishing Executive​– via  in-person All delegates pre-booked.
Saturday 05 Sep 20261800The London Room, Cork International HotelKeynoteGuest (TBA)​– via  in-personAll delegates pre-booked.
Saturday 05 Sep 20261930The London Room, Cork International HotelThe Writers’ DinnerThe New Yorker Restaurant Pre-booked for all delegates – please cancel if not attending. 
Sunday 6 Sep 2026 10:00–12:00The London Room, Cork International HotelRadio ClinicDr Sean McLeod /  Associate​– via in-personReserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st
Sunday 6 Sep 2026 11:00–1:00Lobby Area,  Cork International HotelPancakes & Coffee WorkshopDr Sean McLeod/  Associate​– via in-personAll delegates pre-booked.
Sunday 6 Sep 2026 10:00–12:00ZoomOther Forms ClinicDr Sean McLeod/  Associate​– via in-personReserve 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

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