28 April,
Family /
Into the Witchwood
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 2:00pm
The Mick Lally Theatre / FREE TICKETED
Tickets On Sale NowDuration 45 Mins
Children’s Event
Growing up in Loughrea, County Galway, Méabh McDonnell has always loved nature and folklore and the mysterious ways they intertwine. During lockdown her daily walks through Kylebrack Forest got her wondering if anyone or anything was watching her – perhaps a Witch? And so Into the Witchwood was born. Join Méabh for this interactive event.
Supported by The Community Foundation
Author Biographies
Méabh McDonnell was born in Dublin and grew up just outside Loughrea, County Galway. She has worked as a journalist, sub-editor, children’s books reviewer and founded and edits cindersmagazine.com. She is currently the Children’s Section Manager in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Galway. Méabh has always loved nature and folklore and the mysterious ways they intertwine. During lockdown her daily walks through Kylebrack Woods got her wondering if anyone or anything was watching her. This immersion in nature inspired her debut novel for children, Into the Witchwood, published by The O’Brien Press in March 2024. She lives in Co. Galway with her husband.
