The Irish Writers' Centre welcomes members from all walks of life. Writers, readers, aspiring writers, poets, novelists, short story writers, dramatists, film makers, literature lovers, students, retirees, the diaspora and anyone with a healthy interest in the arts.

Membership costs €50 (€25 for students), and as well as helping us keep the doors open, has a wide range of benefits.

Benefits of Membership

• Discounts on workshop fees and publishing days
• Access to writing spaces to work during the day
• Four PCs in the building are allocated for members use
• Free WiFi throughout the building
• Discount on entry to the Novel Fair and other competitions
• Free admission to some readings that have a cover charge
• Advance notice of events where the audience might be limited
• A dedicated members' evening
• Access to our collection of books and other archives

Writing spaces are available in our classrooms from Monday to Friday from 10.30am until 5pm. There are often limited writing spaces on Saturdays. In rare instances where there are more members than rooms available you will be asked to share rooms.