TWG Members’ Welcome Reception

Written By Vitalia Bikmametova

We were delighted to host the TWG Members’ Welcome Reception with poet James Harpur, former Oscar Wilde Writing Fellow at Trinity College Dublin.

James paid a heartfelt tribute to his late sister, Merrily Harpur, a prominent cartoonist, writer, and Trinity alumna. Reflecting on her time at Trinity in the late 1960s, he shared how those years helped shape her into a creative force. Merrily went on to contribute to The Guardian, The Times, Private Eye, and other publications, and published several cartoon books. She also co-founded the Strokestown International Poetry Festival, leaving a lasting cultural legacy.

James read excerpts from his memoir, The Magic Theatre, offering recollections of his own student years and poetic journey.

Vitalia Bikmametova
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