The WGI represents over 600 Irish writers for film, television, theatre, radio, animation and games. We campaign to ensure writers are recognized as the creative force without which, there is no production. All Guild members have access to bespoke networking events, expert advice on contracts, funding alerts through our newsletter, and an annual awards ceremony that celebrates their achievements.

The Writers’ Guild of Ireland is the representative body for writers in Ireland, across film, television, theatre, radio, animation and games.

It was founded as SIP, the Society of Irish Playwrights, in 1969 and became IPSG, the Irish Playwrights and Screenwriters Guild in 2001 and then the Writers Guild of Ireland in 2012. The WGI is a founder member of the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe [FSE] and a member of the International Affiliation of Writers Guilds [IAWG].

It has a joint membership agreement with the Writers Guild of Great Britain and an agreement with the Authors Licensing and Collecting Society.