Main Programme

Two historical fictions shining a light on two captivating women. Martina Devlin’s Charlotte (The Lilliput Press) is a story of Charlotte Brontë’s short but pivotal time in Ireland as never before told, bound by passion and obsession, friendship and loss, loyalty and deception. Nuala O’Connor’s Seaborne (New Island) is an intimate and thrilling portrayal of […]

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Presented in association with Dublin Book Festival, Introductions | Céadlínte is a Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann  showcase of 16 of the most exciting new poets writing in English and Irish on the island of Ireland today. The poets were selected by Stephen Sexton and Aifric MacAodha. We’ll have a musical guest along on the night. Introductions […]

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What story would you tell people if asked to deliver your best? What yarn or anecdote from your own life are you certain would captivate an audience? Join Holy Show’s Brendan MacEvilly and Peter McNamara as they invite three writers, including Jess Raymon and Emily Cooper, to tell their greatest true story in roughly 5 minutes […]

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Join us for this pinnacle event for publishers in Ireland, featuring keynote speakers and industry professionals, offering valuable networking opportunities and insights into the world of publishing in Ireland. Topics covered will include sustainability, accessibility, market trends, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and the potential of adapting books for movies. Additionally, expert 1:1 clinics will be […]

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Murmurations (The Lilliput Press) by James Crombie is a stunning new book about one man’s quest to capture the beauty of an Irish natural phenomenon. Combining narrative and photography, Crombie brings us on a mesmerising journey from the shore of Lough Ennell, Co. Westmeath, where he spent over 400 days capturing murmurations of starlings, dancing […]

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This engaging event, which encourages participation and discussion, is for professionals creating literature events at festivals, venues, libraries, or any organisations, to share experiences, gather information and try to explore how we can work together. The event will be facilitated by Julianne Mooney Siron, Director of Dublin Book Festival, with contributions from others working in […]

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Starting off in the historic surrounds of Dublin Castle, join Pat Liddy or one of his expert guides, on a tour of the old city to learn about some of the most famous writers associated with Dublin, from at least the 18th century to modern times. During this 2-hour tour you will pass by iconic […]

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This event is now booked out with a waitlist in place. In this session, join acclaimed short story writer Wendy Erskine, where you’ll be looking at how pop videos on YouTube – and the ways people respond to them – generate so many possibilities relating to how short stories can be constructed. And, you’ll be […]

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Sarah Webb and a team of professional authors and illustrators are currently setting up a guild for Irish or Irish based professional children’s authors, illustrators and creatives (children’s script writers etc are included) called Cruthú/Create. One of the aims of Cruthú/Create: The Irish Children’s Writers’ Guild is to host regular meet ups where professional children’s […]

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Deepen your relationship with the wild, sensual landscape of your body through breath, word, sound, poetry and restorative yoga. Through a series of restorative yoga poses, Paul Donnelly will guide participants into resting intervals of the shapes accompanied by Lani O’Hanlon reading from her poetry collection Landscape of the Body (Dedalus Press). This melting of […]

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Join us for poetry and short story readings from diverse contributors of Creative Pathways to Participation, alongside a film showing. This publication written by ATD Ireland Community Activists and guests showcases the importance of creative outlets; for finding voice, self expression, self recognition and sharing insights on issues of social justice, equality and inclusion.

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Combining the ancient wisdom of Irish proverbs with modern approaches to wellbeing, including mindfulness, positive psychology, and cognitive behavioural therapy, 52 Proverbs to Fight Depression and Trauma (Mercier Press) is the ideal resource to help you face life’s challenges and stresses. Join author Fiann Ó Nualláin for this mindful and inspiring walk through the gardens, and learn […]

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