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Shifting Sentiment: Media Influence on Public Opinion Eileen Culloty, Dermot Meleady and Jade Wilson in conversation with Donal Fallon
Sunday 12th November @ 3:00 pm
RDS Library, RDS
  • History
  • Non-fiction
Join us for this insightful panel event that looks to the past and the present to ask ‘Is public opinion reflected or led by media coverage?’ Featuring Dermot Meleady author of Shifting Sentiment (Wordwell Books), Eileen Culloty (DCU School of Communications), Jade Wilson (Irish Times reporter) and chaired by Donal Fallon, this variety of expertise […]

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Wild Wonders Aga Grandowicz and Gina McCrudden
Sunday 12th November @ 3:00 pm
The Printworks, Dublin Castle
  • Family & Children's Programme
  • Science Week 2023
Age 6 – 10 years Step into a world where little nature lovers are inspired and encouraged to use their imaginations to create beautiful works of art. In this story workshop, you’ll meet two of the talented minds behind Wild Wonders, an anthology of short nature stories for children, brought you to by one of Ireland’s […]

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Dub-Lines – BOOKED OUT An afternoon of conversation, readings and music celebrating Brendan Kennelly and his Dublin life
Sunday 12th November @ 3:00 pm
Museum of Literature Ireland
  • Main Programme
  • Poetry
Presented by Poetry Ireland and UNESCO Dublin City Of Literature Join us for a very special celebration of the late and much-loved poet Brendan Kennelly. Born and reared in Kerry,  he spent most of his writing life in Dublin and enjoyed the weft and weave of the city he called home.  As a Professor of […]

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Bringing Back Our Forests Catherine Cleary, Paul McMahon and Éanna Ní Lamhna in conversation with Richard Nairn
Sunday 12th November @ 3:00 pm
The Printworks, Dublin Castle
  • Festival Hub / Winter Garden
  • Main Programme
  • Nature
  • Non-fiction
  • Science Week 2023
The crucial role our trees play in maintaining the health of our planet is well known, and the decimation of our natural forests has become one of the most controversial issues of our time. In response, there is a growing movement vocalising the need not only to protect our remaining forests, but also to replenish […]

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Words for Change Sinead Moriarty and Colm O’Regan in conversation with Oisín McGann
Sunday 12th November @ 4:00 pm
The Printworks, Dublin Castle
  • Festival Hub / Winter Garden
  • Main Programme
  • Science Week 2023
Many authors are now using the power of writing to address and explore issues affecting our planet. Sinead Moriarty, author of Finding Hope (Gill Books) and Colm O’Regan, author of Climate Worrier: A Hypocrite’s Guide to Saving the Planet (HarperCollins Ireland), will be in conversation with Oisín McGann, author of A Short, Hopeful Guide to […]

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From Stem Cells to Stars: Poetry and Physics Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Saoirse Anton, Rucha Benare, Iggy McGovern and Rosamund Taylor
Sunday 12th November @ 4:30 pm
The Printworks, Dublin Castle
  • Festival Hub / Winter Garden
  • Main Programme
  • Poetry
  • Science Week 2023
Join Institute of Physics Writer in Residence Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan for an afternoon of physics and poetry with writer producer and performer Saoirse Anton, biomedical engineering researcher Rucha Benare, Fellow Emeritus in Physics at Trinity College Dublin Iggy McGovern, and award-winning poet Rosamund Taylor. There will be poetry readings, a panel discussion and Q&A, and the […]

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Writing for Biodiversity and Climate – BOOKED OUT Jane Robinson
Wednesday 15th November @ 6:30 pm
Irish Writers Centre
  • Main Programme
  • Poetry
  • Professional Development
  • Science Week 2023
  • Workshop
Course Summary During this taster course led by poet Jane Robinson, participants engage with brief samples of excellent poetry and prose, and then write their own short piece inspired by workshop prompts and writing games. The subject of climate change is so worrying that it is helpful for writers to have a toolkit of fun […]

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