Sally Rooney speaking at the readings and presentation of prizes to the winner and runner-up in the annual Wild Atlantic Words short story competition in Castlebar. Photo: John Mee Photography

Sally Rooney receives warm welcome at her home town literary festival

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International best-selling author Sally Rooney received a warm and enthusiastic welcome at the Wild Atlantic Words Festival in Castlebar.

She spoke and presented prizes at the festival's short story competition.

The competition was judged by another acclaimed Mayo author, Mick McCormack.

Finalists in the annual Wild Atlantic Words short story competition with David Brennan and Kevin Swift at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com

Sally also read from her new book, Intermezzo, as well as signing copies for over 120 of her dedicated followers.

She was introduced by Ken Armstrong, one of her former mentors from the Castlebar Young Writers Group who, in an exceptional introduction, gave 'Intermezzo' a five-star rating.

Sally Rooney signing copies of her book Intermezzo at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Austin Vaughan and Joanne Grehan at the reading and book signing of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Tom Kelly, Maria Staunton-Murray, Cllr. Al McDonnell, Cllr. Mark Duffy and Lisa Chambers at the reading and book signing of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the reading and book signing of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Amy Lyons and Mary Dunne. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured at the launch of The Home Sommelier by Brigid O'Hora at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Brigid O'Hora and Eileen Lyons. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the reading and book signing of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Heather and Grace Kelly. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the reading and book signing of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Maura Connolly and Breda Burns. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the reading and book signing of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Niall Kitson and Elaine Cronin. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the reading and book signing of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Aileen McGrath, Noeleen McCool, Helen Ingoldsby and Sinead Moran. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the reading and book signing of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Anneli Vaughan and Emma Vaughan. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the reading and book signing of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Audrey Maughan and Myra Carney. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the reading and book signing of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Kieran Rooney, Yvonne Rooney and Zara Kelly. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Brigid O'Hora at the launch of her book, The Home Sommelier, at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com

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