Join Our Free Creative Writing Workshops As We Explore Themes Relating To Living With EOPD In Ireland

Because your voice matters. Your story matters.

We’re delighted to invite the EOPD community to take part in a series of free, inclusive, and inspiring creative writing workshops, designed and facilitated by Fighting Words, especially for people living with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease.

This is a space to learn how to tell stories that matter—your stories. Through creativity, collaboration, and shared experience, we’ll explore how writing can be a powerful way to express what it means to live with EOPD, while building connection, confidence, and resilience.

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Words Have Power

These workshops are rooted in the belief that creativity is for everyone. Writing isn’t about grammar or getting it “right”—it’s about expression, imagination, and being heard. We will have a dedicated typist taking care of the practical stuff on the day, this is a moment for you to be able to open up creatively and share your voice.

Together, participants will explore themes such as stigma, empowerment, identity, and navigating a diagnosis, using creative writing as a cathartic and affirming way to tell our stories. You and the group will decide which themes resonate most, ensuring that the work created truly reflects the lived experiences of the EOPD community.

What We’ll Create Together

  • A welcoming, supportive space to connect with others in the EOPD community
  • Group-led conversations to shape themes that feel meaningful to you
  • Collaborative development of a screenplay as a shared creative response
  • Opportunities to explore songwriting and other forms of creative writing
  • Support and encouragement throughout—no writing experience needed

Our experienced facilitator, Colm Kearney will gently guide the groups creative journeys, helping participants unlock ideas, emotions, and stories through imagination and artistic expression.

Why This Matters

The creative work developed during these workshops will play a central role in shaping our future awareness campaigns and awareness-raising events. From spoken word performances and photography to exhibitions planned for 2026, the voices of our community will be front and centre in everything we do.

This is about reclaiming narrative, challenging stigma, and showing the wider public the depth, creativity, and humanity of life with Early Onset Parkinson’s.

Dates & Times

Friday, 27th February
Friday, 6th March
Friday, 13th March
 2:00 – 3:00pm

Location & Access

In person: The Tara Building 11–15 Tara Street Dublin 2, D02 RY83

Online: Can’t make it to Dublin? You’re very welcome to join via ZOOM.
Free and accessible to everyone In-person spaces are limited so please register your interest as soon as possible, and be part of a creative, empowering experience where your voice helps shape awareness, understanding, and change.