
Hi, my name is Janet Heeran. I live on a farm on the side of a mountain in North Cork with my husband, children and assorted animals. I write about life in the countryside – its characters, landscape and customs. I also write about the influence of the catholic church on Irish women’s lives. When I am not writing, reading and occasionally standing in gaps, I teach in primary schools.
Publications
- “Choose your Family Wisely”, From the Well, Cork County Council Publications, Sept 2021.
- “Local Agricultural Show – Children, Dogs and Ponies” The Farmers Journal 11/8/21
- “Remembering the Unremembered” Galway Review, 11/1/21 https://thegalwayreview.com/2021/01/11/janet-heeran-remembering-the-unremembered/
- “Photo of my Grandfather” Irelands Own 15/1/21
- “The Local Agricultural Show – Flowers” Broadcast on Radio 1 Countrywide 25/7/20 https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/21808805/
- “Flask” Broadcast on RTE Radio 1 Countrywide 27/6/20 https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/21795530/
- “St Patrick’s Day Parades” Broadcast as part of Kanturk Arts Festival St Patrick’s Day Miscellanyhttps://kanturkarts.ie/missed-st-patricks-day-miscellany-or-want-to-view-it-again-well-heres-your-opportunity/
- “Even the Dog Wouldn’t Eat the Turkey” Broadcast as part of Kanturk Arts Festival Christmas Miscellany https://kanturkarts.ie/christmas-miscellany/
- “The Immaculate Conception” read at West Cork Literary Festival 18/7/19
Work History
- Communications Manager with South Kerry Development Partnership – I wrote hundreds of articles which were published in the Kerryman and Kerry’s Eye. 2001-2004
- Voluntary PRO with Kanturk Scouts. 2020 to present.
Writing Awards
- Awarded Mentorship with Arnold Fanning by Munster Literature Centre
Writing Activities and Memberships
- Member, Prose Collective facilitated by Matthew Geden, 2020 – present
- Committee Member, Kanturk Arts Festival Committee, 2020 to present
- Member, The Gals Writing Group (online), 2020 – present
Specializations
- Primary School Teacher, 2015 – present.
- Environmental Policy, MA (UCC), M.Litt (University of Cambridge)
You must be logged in to post a comment.