Sheila Smyth originally from Ballina and now living in Fermoy, is an accomplished short story writer who has many Irish short liste credits to her name including The Listowel writers week and had her work recorded as part of RTE’s Francis McManus series as well as winning three Strokestown poetry prizes. She was a regular contributor to Sunday Miscellany for over ten years, and her work has been regularly featured in various Irish periodicals and magazines including the iconic Irelands Own. After a successful teaching career in London Sheila has returned to Ireland and now lives in Fermoy. Her first book, an edited collection of her short stories and essays will be published in September 2012, and her first novel is scheduled for publication in May 2013.
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#1 by claire prunty on July 29, 2012 - 8:32 pm
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A HILARIOUS story and most probably true! guaranteed to make you chuckle. well done sheila.
#2 by Eleanor Greham Ryan on March 29, 2013 - 10:14 pm
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Dearest Sheila,
What a wonderful photograph of you – you look amazing. May I also comment on the beautiful picturesque garden background which I immediately recognised as home. Sheila I finished ‘ A Touching of Spirits’ and loved every story. Also, congratulations on your reading at Waterford.
I must tell you that the centre of the world for Liam is Waterford. At the drop of a hat or even for a lesser excuse he would take off. Moira told me how you had been invited to read at their Literary Festival. However, we were unable to go due to a previousy planned weekend with some friends. However, I really enjoyed Morag’s column on last Thursday when she wrote about the success of the event.
I proclaim to be a true fan. I love social history so the Ireland’s Own section went down a treat. Well done Sheila.
Looking forward to hearing you during the summer in Ballina I hope. Eleanor x