Inklings Creative Writing Group (Mullingar)
This is a vibrant and well renowned community group based in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. Formed in September 2016, it caters for writers of all abilities and genres.
- Membership: As of February 2026, the group has over 45 members, some of whom are well known published authors or poets.
- Co-Founders: The group was established in September 2016 by Sinéad Hogan, who proposed the idea for a morning writing group, and Brian McLoughlin, who had previous experience facilitating writing groups.
- Facilitators: Brian McLoughlin continues to be a key facilitator and contact person for the group.
- Key Figures: Laurence Meehan is another prominent member; while he is a member of Inklings, he also serves as the Chair of the Mullingar Literary Festival.
The group operates on a collaborative basis, with members like Jimmy O’Connell, Jacqui Wiley, Louise Ryan, Samantha McKenna and Brendan Martin frequently contributing to their weekly column in the Westmeath Examiner.
