Emerging fiction and non-fiction writers to tackle issue of 'borders' at home and abroad

The Irish Writers Centre has announced the 18 participants for its newest programme, XBorders, an innovative new cross-border project bringing emerging writers together to explore and write about borders through fiction or non-fiction. 

Emerging Cork writer Tamara O'Connell, a journalist from West Cork, is  among the 18 from across Ireland for the exciting project.

"I'm delighted to have been picked. We will be working with experts in the field of borders and security to help inform and inspire our writing," said Tamara.