MS Writers and World MS Day Success!

 


The MS Writers Group held an evening of short stories and poetry as part of World MS Day, on Monday 26 May 2025 at 7.30 in the Open Door, Bray, Co. Wicklow. The evening was MC'd by Carol Boland (facilitator) and included work by Julia Hart, Carol De Butleir, Mark Talbot, Louise Wardell, and Mark Mitchell. Music at the interval was by Billy Proctor. By all accounts, the evening was a great success, both for entertainment value, and as a fund-raiser for the East-Wicklow branch of MS Ireland. 


 


 


 


 

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