Valerie Bistany

Arts producer/manager, creative mentor & mediator . Director/CEO of the Irish Writers Centre (2013-24),

[The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon @artscouncil_ie]

Join in with the #ArtOfReading Book Club!📚

The 2024 booklet is out now. Follow along each month with the @LaureateFiction selection. Then at the end of the month enjoy Colm Tóibín & the authors conversations in the podcast

@LibrariesIre

https://t.co/k7YPIqtoTl

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

@McMahonPhilly It’s a complete no-brainer Phillipe.

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

@hilarymcc7 @BettyStenson @IrishWritersCtr Hilary, you’re so kind. It was a real delight to see you and all the other Belfasties @JanCarson7280 @HilaryCopeland @Hayles_Sophie at Monday’s party- hope I haven’t missed anyone - I’ve loved working with Northern writers 🥰

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

Thanks so much Betty! But what will I do without you ? You’re a ledge yerself, missus!! Xx

[Betty Stenson @BettyStenson]

Fabulous photo of @bielva at her amazing leaving do as Director of @IrishWritersCtr on Monday night. Read more at https://t.co/AsXRiafDUg What a legend ❤️

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

Thanks to all you b fabulous women for making it a night to remember !

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

@wcorklitfest @IrishWritersCtr Thank you Eimear, it’s been brilliant working with you at West Cork Lit Fest!

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

Thank you so much ACNI for your kind, lovely words

[ACNI Writing @ACNIWriting]

Time to salute the contribution Valerie Bistany made to the culture of Ireland over her decade @IrishWritersCtr. It is a national impact in a centenary era. She helped skill and diversify our written culture memorably. How lucky we were @ArtsCouncilNI. https://t.co/V48lKH3AED

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

@JackieLynam @IrishWritersCtr Thanks Jackie, and all the best to you too, in your new role. The literature sector misses you!

[Irish Writers Centre @IrishWritersCtr]

NEWS: After 10 years, Valerie Bistany is stepping down as director of the Irish Writers Centre.

We are taking the opportunity to celebrate her success steering the Centre as an advocate for writers in Ireland.

Read a special message from Valerie.
https://t.co/ZPemCVqPeL

[Irish Writers Centre @IrishWritersCtr]

The incredible and ever so witty IWC ambassador Anne Enright reads from her new novel The Wren, The Wren!

[Irish Writers Centre @IrishWritersCtr]

Irish guitarist Sacha Bistany was a treat for the ears at our IWC Members Chistmas party last night!

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

@maryodonnell03 @WritersWeek @AnPostIBAS Well done Mary! Love this poem.

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

@simplesimon_ie @ucddublin @NLIreland Huge congrats Simon and the team from all of us at the IWC!

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

@SSEAirHelp I have been double billed for a billing period on my gas and need to let you know before Mar 6 but cannot get through on phone or webchat. All busy or unavailable.Can you help?

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

@KathleenMacM Maith an Cailin Kathleen! Fantastic achievement, great book everyone must read! ❤️

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

@CharliSolo @maria_mcmanus @MartinDoyleIT @IrishTimesBooks @eriu_books @potikidee @bonnierbooks_uk @PatsyBlackstaff @IrishWritersCtr Brilliant news Charlene, so delighted for you ! A great piece of news to kick off 2023.

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

A wonderful day! Lovely to meet our EP2 writers and go raibh mille maith agat to our fantastic guest speakers who travelled great distances to be with us.

[Irish Writers Centre @IrishWritersCtr]

Evolution Day 2022 ft. Aingeala Flannery, Alice Kinsella, Amanda Geard, Christopher Linforth, Debbie McCune (virtually), Fiona Sherlock, Hilary McCollum, Megan Wynne, & Stephanie Conn. Joined by special guests Sasha DeBuyl, Sophie Hayles, Hilary Copeland & Jonathan Williams ✨📚

[livisoffline @oneflawediris]

I had such a brilliant experience, teaching internship in @nuigalway was a highlight but so too was connecting with my peers. Highly recommend applying. @IrishWritersCtr

[Valerie Bistany @bielva]

On tonight at the gorgeous Pepper Cannister church 8pm. It would be lovely to see you!

[Irish Writers Centre @IrishWritersCtr]

Take a look at this lovely event from Mellow Tonics curated by IWC Director @bielva with special guest poets @JessicaTraynor6 and @patboran_poet.

The concert commemorates the Centenary of the Foundation of the Irish State.

Tickets below 👇

https://t.co/j7IVLE0rwo

[Irish Writers Centre @IrishWritersCtr]

We're delighted to be part of @BelfastBookFest 2022 wonderful programme 🎉 Drop-In Sessions will take place @CrescentArts on Mon 13 June from 2pm, so pop in to meet Director @bielva, find out about the work of IWC & how you can engage! Further details👇https://t.co/EMNnU7z31i