From Character to Plot

Irish Writers Centre 19 Parnell Square North, D01 E102 Dublin 1, Dublin 1

Prose Workshop with Tim MacGabhannIn partnership with the Irish Writers Centre.Feel frustrated with your story? It’s not because you don’t know what you want: it’s because your characters don’t. This […]

Autumn Daily Guided Tours

National Botanic Gardens of Ireland Botanic Road Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin 9

Join us for one of our daily guided tours to learn of the gardens history and discover the seasonal highlights in our collectionsOur daily guided tours take place at 11.30am […]

The Poem as Breath and Artefact

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Susan Connolly and Máighréad MedbhIn Susan Connolly and Máighréad Medbh’s new collections with Macha Press, the forming of words is a living, breathing process. Connolly’s Midwinter explores how names proliferate […]

The Stained Glass of Earley Studios

Saint Kevin's Church Harrington Street, D08 XR9C Dublin 8, Dublin 8

Walking Tour with Michael EarleyWith its beginnings in 1864, Earley Studios grew to become the largest stained glass studio in Ireland. Aiming to exclusively serve the requirements of Catholic patrons, […]

Artist Book Introductions at NIVAL

National Irish Visual Arts Library NIVAL 100 Thomas Street, D08 K521 Dublin 8, Dublin 8

Explore a selection of stunning objects which take novel approaches to binding, folding and the concept of what constitutes a book itselfIn partnership with NIVAL.The National Irish Visual Arts Library […]

No One Tells You

National Library of Ireland Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Lunchtime Talk with Carlo GéblerIn partnership with the Irish Writers Centre.Join author Carlo Gébler as he explores what sense is one to make of the death of another? Adopt the […]

On Sentiment: How to Effectively Navigate Emotions in Our Poetry

Irish Writers Centre 19 Parnell Square North, D01 E102 Dublin 1, Dublin 1

Workshop with David McLoghlinIn partnership with the Irish Writers Centre.Join award-winning poet David McLoghlin for a unique generative course in how to navigate feelings and sentimentality in poetry. Often, we […]

Drumcondra Walking Tour

DCU St. Patrick's Campus Drumcondra Road Upper, Dublin, Dublin

Drumcondra’s fascinating past will be revealed during this walking tour led by Ruth McManusDrumcondra’s fascinating past will be revealed during this walking tour led by Ruth McManus, author of the […]

Autumn Daily Guided Tours

National Botanic Gardens of Ireland Botanic Road Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin 9

Join us for one of our daily guided tours to learn of the gardens history and discover the seasonal highlights in our collectionsOur daily guided tours take place at 11.30am […]

Let’s Talk Children’s Books!

Meet-up for Children’s Writers and Illustrators with Discover Irish Children’s BooksCalling all children's writers and illustrators! If you would like to talk about your own work for young audiences with […]

The Future of Publishing. A Dublin Book Festival 20th Anniversary Panel

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Brendan Barrington, Eimear Ryan and Noelle Moran in conversation with Dr Jonathan C. CreasyTwenty years of Irish publishing. Twenty years of imprints, magazines, and independent presses reshaping what gets written, […]

Emerging Voices

Bartley's Bar & Restaurant 31/32 Stephen Street Lower, D02 WV05 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

With Ruth McKee and Juliano Zaffino in conversation with Patrick HollowayExploring themes from love and trauma to family bonds and friendships, join us to discover two captivating debut novels. In […]

Ideas On Tap (Lectures In Pubs)

Drop Dead Twice 18/19 Francis Street, D08 EK06 Dublin 8, Dublin 8

Join us for a chat about ideas while having a pint. Meet new people, learn about new things and try something differentPLEASE NOTE WE EXPECT THIS TO SELLOUT FAST, WHEN […]

Words, Stories and the Irish Way of Life

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Join Colm O'Regan and Páraic Kerrigan for a warm and witty conversation around their latest booksWhat makes something quintessentially Irish? And what do the words we use, the stories we […]

Promiscuous Writing: Jumping Across Forms

Teeling Whiskey Distillery 13-17 Newmarket, D08 KD91 Dublin 8, Dublin 8

Sara Baume, Gustav Parker Hibbett and Ralf WebbThree writers, Sara Baume, Gustav Parker Hibbett, and Ralf Webb – who write across forms of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art writing, and beyond […]

Spoken Word for New

Bartley's Bar & Restaurant 31/32 Stephen Street Lower, D02 WV05 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

With MC Daragh FlemingGot something to say? Take the mic. Join Daragh Fleming for an evening of original spoken word, big ideas and creative expression, with a platform for young […]