Programme 2024

When a seemingly eternal winter puts Fia’s snow deer Solas in danger, they leave their village and set out into the wilderness, seeking out the Deer Mother who may be their only hope. Set in snowy, pre-historic Ireland, Fia and the Last Snow Deer (Puffin) by Eilish Fisher is a powerful and beautiful tale about […]

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Join award-winning author Judi Curtin for a talk and reading from her new book Sally and the Lost Photograph (The O’Brien Press). Sally and her sister Bridget are New Yorkers now – they feel at home in the bustling city. One day the girls discover an old photograph of a young man, who might be […]

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What do you think the future will be like? Can you imagine how our world might change – and how we might change with it? Join author Sam Thompson as he reads from his new book The Forest Yet to Come (Little Island), talks about how human beings shape the natural environment, and provides tips […]

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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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Join author John Hearne as he reads from his new book Someone’s Been Messing with Reality (Little Island Books), and talks about why alien stories continue to capture our imaginations. Then have a go at writing your own sci-fi adventure story! Develop your own sci-fi setting, dream up visitors from outer space, and give them […]

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Step into Nature (Mercier Press) is a captivating seasonal Irish nature diary, an account of direct encounters with the everyday flora and fauna that surround us, inspiring readers to discover the wonders of nature and preserve it for future generations. Join author and citizen scientist, Rachel McKenna, on an engaging walk through the gardens, learning […]

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Illuminating two very different women united by their love of theatre, Wild-Looking But Fine: Abbey Theatre Actresses of the 1930s (UCD Press) traces the lives of Aideen O’Connor and Ria Mooney; from their debuts on the Abbey stage to performing in New York in 1937, and the lives they made for themselves after that tour. […]

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Strange Types & Odd Sorts: A peek into the world of print in Ireland, a collaboration between the National Print Museum and Fighting Words, documents the stories of retired printers and compositors and their experiences in a world of printing now far removed from today’s. To celebrate the launch of the book’s second edition, join […]

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