It’s never an easy to thing to push through the writing process in the middle of a pandemic. Ahead of his event with us, queer poet and writer Mark Ward joins us t to answer some burning #AskAnAuthor questions from our DBF audience on social media. Don’t forget to register […]
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Niamh Fitzpatrick, with a BA in Psychology, an MA in Clinical Psychology and an MSc in Sport Management, has worked in the business of mental health and wellfullness for over 28 years. Ahead of her appearance at #DBF2020 in conversation with Neil Delamere, the acclaimed psychologist stops by to answer […]
Every year, Dublin Book Festival is delighted to work with the Irish Writers Centre on their Young Writer Delegate programme, welcoming a fantastic group of young writers who act as ambassadors for the festival and receive excellent mentorship from an established author. This year is no different, despite the festival […]
2020 has spelled change in every sense of the word, and that change has been felt acutely in the Arts sector; indeed, Dublin Book Festival has had to move entirely online this year. Amidst all of this change, however, one thing has held steady: the unwavering and constant support we […]
To the backdrop of the beautiful Farmleigh House, an engaging and joyful event unfolded this morning: In association with Dublin City Council, Dublin Book Festival hosted Dublin City Libraries Readers’ Day with none other than national treasure herself, Marian Keyes. In conversation with the inimitable Róisín Ingle, Marian talked about […]
Dublin Book Festival gave you the chance to ask poet and author of the spell-binding A Ghost in the Throat Doireann Ní Ghríofa questions as part of our #AskAnAuthor series. Keep reading to find out her answers, and to hear even more from Doireann, tune in to her ‘Emerging Writers’ […]
Caoimhe from the DBF team not only got the chance to review Doireann Ní Ghríofa’s award-winning prose debut, ‘A Ghost in the Throat’, but also to interview Doireann – a treat! We hope you enjoy.
Thank you to Bebe Ashley for taking part in this project, and to Banshee Press for their generosity in helping it along. You can buy a copy of Gold Light Shining here, and you can watch our event with Banshee back here.
In the stunning surrounds of John Boorman’s estate in Wicklow, Darragh McCullough orchestrated a fascinating conversation with the internationally renowned film director. Seated beside a majestic twin Oak tree, John expressed his affinity for trees, stating that he feels a particular communion with the trees in his tranquil estate, and […]
Have you ever wondered what would happen if your favourite authors wrote a story together? We’re going to try and find out. 2 minutes with… is a new weekly column here at Dublin Book Festival. Every week, we’ll ask another author 2 questions and ask them to add their lines […]