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To honour this occasion, the Centre is launching <em>In Our Own Words<\/em>, a creative writing and storytelling project that invites women to reflect on their lives, experiences, and the evolving role of women in North Leitrim.<\/p>\n<p>Led by local playwright and writer Treasa Nealon, the project will offer a series of eight creative workshops exploring both non-fiction and fiction. Participants will read and write personal essays, poetry, and short stories, capturing their own journeys and the collective story of the Women\u2019s Centre. A collage-making session will also allow participants to visually reflect on their work, with selected pieces featured in a professionally published book.<\/p>\n<p>The project will culminate in a public event at The Glens Arts Centre, where participants and actors will share readings from the collection. 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