With Rob Doyle, Danielle McLaughlin and Neil Tully in conversation with Naoise DolanIn partnership with the Irish Writers Centre.“Every story would be another story, and unrecognizable if it took up […]

A look into Dublin's lesser-known gems, including several great local spots.Discover a different side to Dublin 🚶Ever wonder what’s down there? For such a small city, Dublin certainly has its […]

Join award-winning author-illustrator Ashwin Chacko for launch of his new book, The Good NeighbourhoodEveryone in the neighbourhood is Mikey’s friend…except Mr Grumble. He pops footballs. He shouts at loud music. […]

Join award-winning Irish Traveller writer and curator Oein DeBhairduin and Swedish Sámi writer, editor and activist Patricia FjellgrenThinking Aloud, Thinking Together: Indigenous Voices/ Ain Risp Lesko/ Aalkoealmetji gïelh What does it […]

Join children’s writer and former Laureate na nÓg, Patricia Forde, as she shares her new picture book, An Peata is FearrCéard é an peata teaghlaigh is deise? Cat? Madra? Muc […]

Turtle Bunbury, Siobhan Doyle and Lar Joye in conversation with Catriona CroweJoin us for an illuminating conversation with three writers whose books explore stories from history through objects. Lar Joye’s […]

Darach Ó Scolaí, Liam Mac Cóil agus Réaltán Ní Leannáin ag caint le Professor Michael CroninIn partnership with IMRAM.Plé ar fhicsean staire leis An Ollamh Michael Cronin. Úrscéal é Bódléar […]

Margaret Kelleher in conversation with Éilís Ní DhuibhneIn partnership with the National Library of Ireland.Mary and Padraic Colum: Lives and the Dream (UCD Press) is an illuminating biography of two […]

Join us for an in-depth discussion with author Zoltán Danyi and his Northern Irish translator Owen GoodJoin us for an in-depth discussion with author Zoltán Danyi and his Northern Irish […]

Join us for a showcase evening of new work by the 2026 FellowsRaising Voices is a programme run by Children’s Books Ireland, Dublin Book Festival, Publishing Ireland, Illustrators Ireland, West […]

In conversation with Muireann O’ConnelLe tacaíocht ó Fhoras na Gaeilge.Have you ever wanted to order a round at your local—as Gaeilge? Ireland’s favourite gaeilgeoir, Hector Ó hEochagáin, is back with […]

Think you know Dublin? Think again. Put your knowledge to the test at our lively quiz night!Think you know Dublin? Think again! The Dublin Quiz Book (New Island) by Des […]

A look into Dublin's lesser-known gems, including several great local spots.Discover a different side to Dublin 🚶Ever wonder what’s down there? For such a small city, Dublin certainly has its […]

Join us for a morning around two haunting novelsJoin us for a morning around two haunting novels that explore the link between memory, remembering, motherhood and voices that linger across […]

In conversation with Martin DoyleAs Dublin Book Festival celebrates 20 years of showcasing the best in Irish writing, join two of Ireland’s most acclaimed authors, Booker Prize winners Roddy Doyle […]

Mary Robinson, Sadhbh O'Neill and John Gibbons in conversation with Paddy WoodworthSupported by Science Week.Three leading climate activists – Mary Robinson, Sadhbh O’Neill and John Gibbons – will discuss the […]