Bloody Writers is the story of a young writer, Niamh, who wins a residency at a Writer's Retreat. The residency brings her into contact with the American writer, LD Power, and into the company of the retreat’s manager, David, a failed novelist. Niamh receives feedback on her short story 'The Purple Hoodie’- and we learn more about the inner monster within the young, aspiring writer.

Cast & Production Credits

Aileen Mythen (Niamh)

Risteard Cooper (Dave)

Lesa Thurman (L.D. Power)

Patrick Ryan (Niamh's Dad).

Written and Directed by Charlie McCarthy

Original Score by Denis Clohessy

Sound Design & Supervision: Damian Chennells

Dramaturg: Jesper Bergmann

Producer: Kevin Brew

Series Producer, Drama On One: Kevin Reynolds.

Bloody Writers was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.