Denyse Woods was born in Boston, but has been living in Cork for almost 30 years, and is based in Inniscarra.

Former president Mary Robinson was a special guest at a sellout event at the West Cork Literary Festival in Bantry last night. She was interviewed by Bantry-born journalist, Alison O’Connor.

DIARIES have always proved a fascination. From the Diary of Anne Frank, through Bridget Jones and Adrian Mole, they form the basis of cult books and movies.

DENYSE Woods is the artistic director of the West Cork Literary Festival, which runs in Bantry in July.