Self Publishing

Do you have a story, idea, memoir, or manuscript waiting to become a book? Anthony Viney’s self-publishing workshop is designed to help aspiring authors understand the practical steps involved in bringing their work from first draft to finished publication.

Story Time

Throughout the morning of Saturday 4th July, the Mullingar Literary Festival Committee invite children to come along to Mullingar library to hear local authors reading your children’s favourite stories – or perhaps some brand-new stories. This is an ongoing drop-in

Inklings Creative Writing Taster Session

Have you ever wanted to write your own stories or poems? Do you find yourself scribbling ideas at home as your imagination runs free? Perhaps you have always had characters, memories, images or lines of poetry in your head, but

A Very Very Angry Book Workshop

Based on Halyna Budilova’s A Very Very Angry Book, this playful and thoughtful workshop helps children explore the feeling of anger in a safe, creative, and supportive environment. Through storytelling, mask-making, group activities, and gentle discussion, children will learn that

Words on Fire

Words on Fire is a creative, relaxed, and exciting spoken word poetry workshop designed especially for teenagers who have something to say. Taking place as part of the Mullingar Literary Festival 2026, this free two-hour workshop invites young people to

Clever Clues

Join author Alison Weatherby for Clever Clues, a fun mystery-writing workshop for young storytellers. In this exciting session, children will explore what makes a great mystery; from suspicious suspects and dastardly villains to clever sleuths, secret passageways, hidden treasure, red