Literary Events - Ireland

Book Festivals, Writers Conferences and other literary events - Ireland

Alliance Française Dublin Comic Book Festival

Alliance Française Dublin and Illustrators Ireland celebrate seven years of Fête de l’Illustration & de la Bande Dessinée, bringing together French and Irish talent to showcase the growing platform of comics, graphic novels and narrative art. With the French reputation for outstanding visua...

When: May

    Where: Dublin, Leinster

Borris House Festival of Writing & Ideas

Festival of Writing & Ideas brings together some of the most intriguing international minds, over a single weekend in June...

When: June

    Where: Borris House, Co. Carlo

Bram Stoker Festival

Whether you’re a resident vampire or visiting from further afield, Bram Stoker Festival has something for everyone in its gothically inspired programme of events in Dublin. Get ready for four days of living stories and four nights of deadly adventures as Dublin gets gloriously gothic....

When: October

    Where: Dublin, Leinster

Cúirt International Festival of Literature

Five days and over one hundred events at this Irish festival of literature that features big-name authors from around the world. ...

When: April

    Where: Galway City, Connacht

Dalkey Book Festival

The Dalkey Book Festival is an annual literature festival held in Dalkey, County Dublin, Ireland, for four days in June. The festival includes 60+ events celebrating Irish and international writing, welcoming some of the world’s leading thinkers to the seaside village. ...

When: June

    Where: Dalkey, Co. Dublin

Dingle Literary Festival

The Dingle Literary Festival was established in 2019 to create an annual book festival to bring readers and authors together in West Kerry. It’s a literary festival that celebrates living writers as well as honouring the literary heritage of the area. Festival events happen in both Irish and Engli...

When: November

    Where: Dingle, Co. Kerry

Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival

The Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival is an annual literary festival that takes place in the beautiful historic town of Nenagh and the environs of Lough Derg. Since its beginnings, the festival has grown and established itself as an important literary festival in the Irish festivals landscape. The...

When: October

    Where: Dromineer and Nenagh, Co Tipperary

Drumshanbo Written Word Weekend

A resurrection of Drumshanbo’s literary festival from 2009-2011. Two days of talking words. Event includes A Poetry Film Competition/Short Story Writing Class/Read your Own Work Night/Masterclass Conversations. ...

When: August

    Where: Drumshanbo, Connacht

Dublin Book Festival

The Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s most successful and vibrant book festivals, running since June 2006. The annual public festival showcases, supports and develops Irish publishing by programming, publicizing and selling Irish published books, their authors, editors and contributors –...

When: November

    Where: Dublin, Leinster

Echoes: Maeve Binchy Literary Festival

One of Ireland’s best loved and most renowned authors, the huge international reach of Maeve’s writing can be seen in the translation of her work into more than forty languages. An annual festival held every October in Dalkey, Maeve’s home town, Echoes is programmed and hosted by Dalkey Ca...

When: October

    Where: Dalkey, Co. Dublin

Ennis Book Club Festival

An annual festival and social literary gathering for book club members and readers running since 2007 in Ireland’s friendliest town. A weekend of events takes place on the first weekend of March annually...

When: March

    Where: Ennis, Co. Clare

Frances Browne Literary Festival

In honour of Frances Browne, our Literary Festival celebrates and supports writers, artists and musicians - new, established and unjustly forgotten - who add to the richness of her legacy. The festival is held in October of each year and is unique in featuring Irish, English, and Ulster-Scots. These...

When: October

    Where: Ballybofey and Stranorlar, Co. Donegal

Franco-Irish Literary Festival

The Festival’s aim is to widen and enhance the long-standing friendship that exists between Ireland, France and other French-speaking countries. It welcomes writers in both the English and Irish languages, together with writers of the wider francophone world. Each year the festival presents a cent...

When: March

    Where: Dublin, Leinster

Gerard Manley Hopkins International Literary Festival

The Gerard Manley Hopkins International Literary Festival is an annual event held at Newbridge College in Co. Kildare, Ireland. Since 1987, during the last week of July, this literary festival celebrates the life and work of the renowned poet Gerard Manley Hopkins. Irish and international scholars e...

When: July

    Where: Newbridge, Co. Kildare

International Dublin Writers Festival

This event is an opportunity for all writers, everywhere, to connect with the literary culture of Dublin and to learn from experts and peers. Writers, both aspiring and experienced, are all welcome. Our speakers are renowned, highly-experienced, published authors, and world-class experts in writing...

When: September

    Where: Dublin, Leinster

International Literature Festival Dublin

The International Literature Festival Dublin, founded in 1998, is Ireland’s premier literary event and gathers the finest writers in the world to debate, provoke, delight and enthral. Described by the press as boasting a stunning array of top international literary talent and the country’s mos...

When: May

    Where: Dublin,

Iron Mountain Literature Festival

The Iron Mountain Literature Festival is an engaging event that celebrates literature through panels, readings, workshops, and field trips....

When: October

    Where: Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

Kinsale Literary Festival

The Kinsale Literary Festival, also known as Words By Water, is an annual event held in Kinsale, Ireland. It celebrates literature in various forms, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and local interest topics. The festival features a diverse program with author readings, interviews, workshops,...

When: October

    Where: Kinsale, Co. Cork

Listowel Writers’ Week

Listowel Writers’ Week is an international acclaimed literary festival devoted to bringing together writers and audiences at unique and innovative events in the historic and intimate surroundings of Listowel, County Kerry. At the heart of this annual celebration is a commitment to developing and p...

When: May

    Where: Listowel, Co Kerry

Mullingar Literary Festival

The Mullingar Literary Festival promises to be a highlight on the cultural calendar, bringing together book lovers, authors, and the local community to celebrate the power of literature....

When: July

    Where: Mullingar, Westmeath

Murder One

Ireland’s International Crime Writing Festival held in November every year with feature events across the summer. ...

When: October

    Where: Dublin,

Red Line Book Festival

Held in October each year, the Red Line Book Festival celebrates the very best in local, national and international writing. The festival takes place in various venues across South Dublin County and is funded by South Dublin County Council and managed by South Dublin Libraries and Arts. ...

When: October

    Where: South Dublin County,

Spike Island Literary Festival

Discover the inspirations behind your favorite authors in engaging panel discussions and experience the magic of pop-up readings by world-class writers in unique locations. Plus, don't miss the chance to meet a renowned literary agent and take the first steps towards publishing your own masterp...

When: August

    Where: Cobh, Cork

Strokestown International Poetry Festival

The festival consists of readings from poets across the spectrum, well-known and new voices - approximately twenty-four readings over three days. The Strokestown festival is famous for the large audiences that attend all readings and allied to the welcome, the friendliness and the scenery, the festi...

When: May

    Where: Strokestown, Co. Ros

Towers and Tales

Towers and Tales is an annual festival, held in Lismore Castle, celebrating the magic of contemporary children’s literature and illustration....

When: April

    Where: Lismore, Co. Waterf

UL Creative Writing Festival

A much-loved highlight of the year for all readers and book lovers, the UL Creative Writing Festival offers a stellar lineup of award-winning writers and poets with a mix of poetry, prose, talks, writing tips and book signings....

When: April

    Where: Castleroy, Limerick

West Cork Literary Festival

We have an exciting range of events lined up for you this July with over 35 events including outdoor events in Bantry, live zoom events, pre-recorded events, online workshops and professional development opportunities. ...

When: July

    Where: Bantry, Co Cork

Wild Atlantic Words Festival

Founded in 2016, the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival takes place every autumn in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The festival aims to celebrate the literary heritage of our rugged coastline over several days of readings, recitals, debates and reflection, while also acknowledging our new and emerging writ...

When: October

    Where: Castlebar, Cty Mayo

Write By The Sea

Write By The Sea is a Boutique Literary Festival located in beautiful Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland. featuring a weekend of readings, conversations, workshops and interviews with local, Irish and international authors and performers....

When: September

    Where: Kilmore Quay, co. Wexford