Recently, Alana Daly Mulligan was in touch with us to let us know that Molly Twomey is one of the headliners for Lit Fest 2025. 

Started in 2017, Lit Fest is Europe's first and only youth-organised festival for readers and writers. Running from 7-9 November and featuring writers including Derek Landy, Adiba Jaigirdar, Meg Grehan & Molly Twomey to name a few. Lit Fest's programming has events open to the public and workshops for people aged 14-19. 

Alana won the scholarship in 2020 and Molly was highly commended in 2019. Both writers have gone on to be creative powerhouses in terms of output and imagination. It is always lovely to hear from writers associated with the scholarship and great to see them working together, 

PWe were delighted to have the chance again to hear Ellen read her wonderful work at this year's School of English Awards night. Ellen was presented with the first Eoin Murray Memorial prize medal, which was really lovely to see. She also brought along a copy of This is what it's like to be in love with life, where she is contributor. It was great to chat to Ellen and her parents, and to catch up with some of those working in the School.

We very much look forward to following Ellen's career and to our future meetings.