MKCW have been introducing the joys of Creative Writing to young writers all over Ireland for several years.
We provide focussed, carefully designed courses to ensure children find their creative writing session a vey enjoyable part of their week, while they also learn key aspects of creative practice at an age where their learning capacity is very high.
The introduction of Creative Writing to young people is an outstanding benefit to their development. Children never forget their first creative writing classes and the joy and craft of this area is something they will remember all their lives.
While our courses are enjoyed by all children of every background and capability, the availability of creative writing in an aftershool or school is particularly important for children who may not have an interest or physical capability to participate in other activities such as sports or craft-based extra-curricular events.
MKCW course programmes and events for children & young people are designed by Dr Martin Keaveney and his senior team and delivered by our panel of outstanding associate tutors.
Child Safety
MKCW take the protection of every child extremely seriously. All of tutors are highly experienced and fully trained in delivering our courses. They are Garda-vetted by MKCW and have completed the TULSA Children’s First training course. All tutors also undergo rigorous training in the specialised area of teaching creative writing to afterschool children and teenagers.
MKCW provide full public liability insurance underwritten by Hiscox for €6.5 million euro.
We have a Child Safeguarding Statement available for inspection.
Recognition of MKCW Quality
MKCW have been awarded several grants to deliver top-quality programmes throughout Ireland.
Selected Programmes:
Young Writers, Dun Laoghaire, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Cruinniu na nOg, 2024.
Northern Writers Ensemble, Arts Council, Lus na greine Family Resouse Centre, 2025.
Dun Laoghaire Devisors, Early years Academy, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Cruinniu na nOg, 2025
Kilkenny Kreatives, Kilkenny County Council, Cruinniu na nOg, 2025
Carlow Creatives, Carlow County Council, Cruinniu na nOg, 2026.
Kildare Kreatives, Kildare County Council, Cruinniu na nOg, 2026.
Our Programmes
Y1 Course
This course carefully explores all sensory aspects of children learning. Children will be encouraged to write in an enjoyable, creative way in a warm and supportive classroom environment. They and parents will love this course — guaranteed.
Full syllabus has been carefully designed by MKCW over several years. it is available for any childcare manager considering implementing the course at their facility.
Current & Previous Partner Orgnisations
- Acorns Academy, Breaffy, Co.Mayo
- After Schools Education and Support Programme, Dublin 1
- Killester Raheny Clontarf Educate Together National School, Dublin 5
- The Early Years Academy, Dun Laoghaire
- Mounttown Community Facility, Dun Laoghaire (Criunniu na nOg)
- Learn and Play Afterschool, Kilmore West
- Women’s Community Project, Mullingar
- Cocoon Childcare Creche, Naas
- The Creative Kids Creche, Carlow
- Talbot’s Gate Childcare, Kilkenny
- Lus na Greine, Granard, Co.Longford
Please get in touch if you would like to introduce a course to your centre.
How our courses typically work:
Tutors attend your centre for 1 hour per week and deliver the course over an 8 or 12 week cycle.
Check out books produced by young writers at MKCW!
Contact us to arrange a course for your group.
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