John Broderick Writer’s Residency

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The John Broderick Writer’s Residency Series is designed to honour John Broderick who, following his death, bequeathed his estate to the Arts Council for “the benefit and advancement of the Arts in Athlone”. The residency provides support to a selected writer while increasing the awareness of John Broderick, his works, and his engagement and generosity to the people of Athlone. The John Broderick Residency is open to professional writers in all genres. Writers must be over 18 years of age and resident on the island of Ireland. Writers must demonstrate an ability to mentor emerging writers, young people and those interested in developing their writing skills. The Residency will be located in Athlone on a part-time basis which will allow time both for the writer’s own work in addition to engagement and interaction with the general public, community groups, schools and more specifically with people interested in writing themselves. €16,500 will be granted to a selected professional writer for a 10-week period beginning in September 2026. An additional accommodation stipend of €1,200 will be made available where accommodation in Athlone is necessary. The residency is devised in partnership between the Arts Council and the Westmeath Arts Office. Learn more about the residency and how to apply through our partner organisaton, Westmeath Arts Office. Plan ahead and allow plenty of time to help submit your completed application before the deadline.