Banshee in conversation with Jeanne Sutton
Readings from Profiles & Frustrated Writers’ Group
For the Fleadh’s opening event, award-winning author, editor, and publisher Eimear Ryan will be in conversation with Jeanne Sutton (John McGahern Award, 2025) about her short story ‘Gladiators’, forthcoming in Issue 21 of Banshee. Banshee Press is an independent publisher that produces a biannual literary journal as well as a select list of books.
The evening will also feature two readings.
Frustrated Writers’ Group provides space for writing across a broad spectrum of genres, particularly writing that is experimental, playful with form, and aligned with the collective’s ethos. Editor Sam Furlong welcomes Claudia Dalby to read from her piece ‘Roulette! Roulette!’ published in the Frustrated Writers’ Group’s second anthology.
Profiles is an independent journal of literature and visual arts devoted to character-focused writing and portraiture. Editor Sarah Sturzel introduces Michela Esposito, who will read from her story ‘Village Exile, Basilicata Diary’, featured in Profiles Issue 4.
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The Journals Fleadh returns for its third year to gather readers, writers, and editors for a vibrant weekend of conversation, community, and workshops in the seaside town of Rathmullan.
The weekend opens with an invitation to ‘Meet the Players’, introducing emerging voices from Profiles and The Frustrated Writers’ Group, followed by a conversation with Eimear Ryan of Banshee Press and literary journal, Banshee. We also hear from prominent literary voices such as essayist and journalist Roisin Kiberd and international award-winning author Jan Carson. Rounding it out are opportunities to put pen to paper in two workshops, led by writer and The Pig’s Back editor Dean Fee, and poet, editor, and poetry critic Mícheál McCann.
At the heart of the weekend is a celebration of Ireland’s thriving literary journal scene, which has supported and shaped the work of so many featured writers. Journals including Profiles, Tolka, The Stinging Fly, The Pig’s Back, Poetry Ireland Review, Frustrated Writers’ Group, Banshee, The Dublin Review and more will be represented, offering opportunities to meet the people behind the pages, connect, and maybe even take a bracing dip in the sea.
Presented by Earagail Arts Festival & Regional Cultural Centre. Curated by Megan Johnson.
