Writers inspire children at Carrick-on-Suir Library book festival

Carrick-on-Suir’s Sean Healy Public Library welcomed renowned children's author Caroline Busher who ran two writing workshops for its Children's Book Festival during the month of October.

Two classes of students taught by Ms Lonergan and Mr Sheridan at Carrick-on-Suir's Presentation Primary School took part in the hugely entertaining writing workshops led by the author of The Girl Who Ate The Stars and The Boy Who Slipped Through Time.

Mosaicist Maedhbh Brosnan hosted a workshop on the history of mosaic art for students Newtown National School, Piltown National School and a Transition Year class from Edmund Rice Secondary School. They learned about the history of mosaics in Ireland and tried their hands at creating their own temporary mosaic pieces.

Carrick Library's Book Festival concluded with author Anthony Galvin's lively talk on the history of Irish non-combatants in World War 1 including his aunt who served as a nurse during the war.

The festival takes place annually as part of the national Right to Read Programme and was funded by Tipperary County Council, Tipperary Creative Ireland Fund and Tipperary Arts Office.