Programme 2025

Join us to explore two books illuminating great voices from Irish American history. Gratefully and Affectionately: Mary Lavin and the New Yorker (New Island) by Gráinne Hurley gives fascinating insight into Lavin’s 18-year working relationship with the publication, including her working relationship with its chief editor through the letters they wrote to each other. Gatsby: […]

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The lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish legends are the mysterious faerie folk. From trickster spirits to slippery shapeshifters, from the tiny leprechaun to the enormous giant, the mischievous pooka to the enchanting selkie, author Síne Quinn and illustrator Dermot Flynn will host a workshop on ‘facts’ and stories about Irish faeries, based on their […]

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Join us to explore two immersive nature books, both a celebration of the beauty of nature and a call to action to safeguard it. In Nature Boy (Hachette Ireland) ornithologist Seán Ronayne charts his experience recording the sound of birds throughout Ireland, revealing a journey of self-discovery and connection, and the extraordinary healing power of […]

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Join three bestselling Irish contemporary fiction authors, Faith Hogan, Sheila O’Flanagan and Sophie White, as they explore the themes that define their work: resilience, relationships, personal transformation, and the rich tapestry of modern Irish life. The conversation will also delve into the changing face of women’s fiction, how these authors craft characters that readers around […]

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Have you ever wondered what makes a great story? Join award-winning author, E.R. Murray, and become your own Story Detective! Explore the secrets behind creating memorable characters, mind-blowing settings, and edge-of-your-seat plots. Investigate a series of clues to create your own exciting mystery that jumps off the page. Elizabeth will also read from her latest […]

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Join photographer and author Carsten Krieger on a guided photowalk through the grounds of IMMA at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Starting at the courtyard, you will move on through the formal gardens to the meadow, finishing up at Bully’s Acre and St. John’s Priory. Along the way, you will tackle a variety of photographic topics […]

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Join an illuminating afternoon of discussion celebrating Ireland’s nature and fascinating wildlife. In The Living and the Dead (Merrion Press), acclaimed wildlife author Conor W. O’Brien travels the country to tell the stories of our amazing lost wildlife and reveal the greatest conservation success stories. Wild Waterways (Merrion Press) by Robert O’Leary, with stunning photography […]

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Celebrate the darker season with Tramp Press! . Join us to launch the new anthology An Alternative Irish Christmas. . When shadows grow longer, when expectation weighs heavy, how do people in Ireland mark Christmas? A woman shops for a very particular Christmas dinner; a man tries to buy a puppy for his daughter; a […]

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