Creative Writing Programme Welcomes Poolbeg Press and Published UL Graduates

The Creative Writing programme welcomed Paula Campbell, Chief Publisher at Poolbeg Press, for a special book trade visit on 3 November.

Paula was joined by three University of Limerick Creative Writing MA graduates who have gone on to become published novelists: Helen Tynan, Sharon Guard and Neil Tully.

The session attracted a full house of MA and PhD students, alongside staff members, offering an opportunity to hear directly from both a leading publisher and successful graduates about their experiences in the publishing industry.

The visit provided valuable insights into the journey from creative writing to publication, while celebrating the achievements of UL graduates making their mark in the literary world.

Among the highlights, Neil Tully's novel, The Visit, has been shortlisted in the Newcomer category at the forthcoming An Post Irish Book Awards.