A young Letterkenny student is full of the ‘write’ stuff this weekend.
Errigal College second year Robyn McLaughlin has landed first prize in this year’s Read DL Post-Primary Creative Writing Competition.
Robyn’s short story ‘Overthinker’ was described as, “an innovative, original and sophisticated narrative, displaying real heart and soul.”
This year’s Read DL initiative featured Stewart Foster’s critically acclaimed ‘All The Things That Could Go Wrong’. And so it was with huge excitement that the pupils at Errigal College, who have been studying the novel, welcomed the award-winning Foster to their school. It was an even bigger thrill that he was on hand to present Robyn with her prize.
Danny McFadden, principal of Errigal College, commented, “It was a truly special occasion, and it was inspiring to have acclaimed author Stewart Foster there to celebrate Robyn’s success.”
Errigal is extremely proud of its founding role in the success of Read DL, having supported the initiative every year since its inception.
Thursday’s events – which saw Stewart attend the closing ceremony at Glenveagh Castle before being driven to Errigal – was a rousing success. As the presence and participation of Errigal’s pupils, parents and teachers alike goes to show, the project really is able to reach the whole of the community.
