Well-known Kildare university's writing collection highlights 'creativity and proweress' of its students

An organisation associated with a well-known County Kildare university has launched a writing collection — one which aims to highlights the 'creativity and proweress' of its students.

The Maynooth University (MU) Publication and Literary Society recently celebrated the launch of the Winter '25 physical edition of the 'Silver Hand Journal' inside the historic Aula Maxima in Saint Patrick’s College. 

The event was attended by contributors, students, and supporters of the arts, celebrating the growing success and ambition of the Silver Hand Journal. 

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According to the Society, the latest edition of the 'Silver Hand Journal' marks "an exciting milestone" for the student-led publication, which showscases poetry, prose, essays and other literary works from MU students which were originally released digitally between September of 2025 and January of 2026..
 
Jenson Murphy, the content editor of the 'Silver Hand Journal', reflected on the significance of the Winter ’25 edition: "This collection highlights the creativity and prowess of MU's emerging writers.

"The Winter ’25 edition is a small sample of the high caliber of work being produced at MU by its student writers."

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Mr Murphy added: "We are incredibly proud to bring these pieces into print and to celebrate the talent within our university community."
 
Anyone seeking further information relating to submissions, upcoming editions, or events can contact the MU Publication and Literary Society or visit https://www.silverhandjournal.com.

MU previously made headlines when it was reported last month that negotiations relating to the delivery of its swimming pool were "progressing well".

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