We had a fabulous response to the call for submissions for Flash Fiction Armagh. The high standard of writing gave us some difficulty making our final selection, but we are delighted to present the following writers at our inaugural Flash
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The Charlemont Arms Hotel, Armagh – there’s always a warm welcome and a log on the fire.
My Granny loved a wee meal in the Charlemont Hotel. We celebrated her 80th birthday there and a few years later celebrated her life with a meal there after her funeral. It was also where we celebrated my nephews’ christening.
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Full House at the Open Mic in the Abby Lane Theatre
The Open Mic Night at the Abbey Lane Theatre is a gleaming treasure hidden in a backstreet of Armagh City. Tucked behind a wall in a carpark where Linehall Street meets Abbey Lane, the door to the theatre bears little
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Cúchulainn, Ulster’s Greatest Hero By Réamonn Ó Ciaráin: A Vibrant Legacy
Ó Ciaráin’s Cúchulainn, Ulster’s Greatest Hero conveys the dazzling stories of a splendid hero from ancient Irish lore with vigour and elegance. Réamonn Ó Ciaráin is a writer rigorous in his attention to detail, balanced with compassion for his subject.
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Tales of Giants and Thrones – North Coast Trip
We’ve had visitors from Australia for a ten-day visit to Armagh. It was amazing how much there was to show them – even with the snow closing things down during their stay. When they told us that they’d been up
Slieve Gullion – Armagh’s highest mountain
One of my New Years resolutions has been to get back into hiking. We plan to start slowly and build it up little by little. A great place for this is our very own local mountains in South Armagh, a
Flash Fiction Armagh – Call for Submissions
Flash Fiction Armagh is now open for submissions for inclusion at our public reading in our Flash Fiction event in Armagh City on 22nd March 2018 at Mulberry Bistro. Deadline for submissions is 28th February 2018. SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Gosford Castle AKA Riverrun of House Tully
Gosford Forest Park is a fifteen-minute drive from Armagh City. It is home to Gosford Castle, the location for Game of Thrones’ Riverrun of House Tully. The Castle itself is now converted into apartments. Just imagine – you can live in
Writing – A Labour of Love
It’s that time of year again when we tend to assess where we are in our lives and how we plan to move forward. 2017 saw nearly as many changes as 2016. I woke up on New Years Day 2016
A Little Flash Fiction Trilogy for Christmas
The Spirit of Christmas Past There’s a vicious want in the child’s eyes. She’s standing there in a fever of longing, and you know, you just know, that if she and her brothers don’t get every damn item on their