Events

Leanne Calvert, Susan Marie Martin and Caroline West in conversation with Mary McAuliffe.Join us for an eye-opening discussion tracing the treatment of women in Ireland across three centuries, uncovering stories […]

Embark on a vivid journey with writer, actor and broadcaster Michael Palin as he shares captivating tales from his career and travels.Embark on a vivid journey with writer, actor and […]

Join us as we celebrate the finest spoken word poetry in the world.In partnership with Dublin UNESCO City of Literature.Join us as we celebrate the finest spoken word poetry in […]

Join us for a performance of NewBliss, Keith Donald's immersive one-man show combining verse, prose and music.This event takes place in the Bartley's Lounge, Grafton Hotel.Moving Hearts legend Keith Donald […]

Holy Show: Writers in the Mix.This event takes place in the Bartley Lounge, Grafton Hotel.The pens are down and the volume’s up as Holy Show alumni and DBF guests swap […]

Workshop with Dearbhaile O’Hare.In Partnership with ARC Cancer Support Centres.Join author Dearhaile O’Hare for an engaging workshop exploring how writing can support wellbeing. Whether facing a recent diagnosis, in treatment, […]

An information session followed by open discussion around embedding dignity and respect in the workplace.In partnership with Safe to Create.This event, which encourages participation and discussion, is for professionals creating […]

Walking Tour with Robert Nicholson.Explore the streets of James Joyce’s Dublin with author and Joycean Robert Nicholson as he takes you on a walking tour based on the new edition […]

With Bruce Stanley, Aoife Murray, Oisín McGann, Helen Carr, Matthew Parkinson-Bennett, and Sarah Webb.In association with Children’s Books Ireland.Congratulations! Your children’s book has been accepted by a traditional publishing house. […]

Róisín Leggett Bohan, Jennifer Horgan and Lianne O'Hara in conversation with Martin Dyar.In this event we explore the power of poetry to care for the vulnerable, to extol the living […]

Claire-Lise Kieffer, Shane Tivenan and Dave Tynan in conversation with Kate Barry.This event takes place in the Bartley's Lounge, Grafton Hotel.Join us as we delve into three powerful debut short-story […]

Experience Dublin's mysterious legends and myths on this 90 minute walking tour.Legends, Ghosts, and Ghouls!Ireland has a unique relationship with its legendary past. Kept alive in the histories of the […]

Join us to launch this unique collection by Susanna Galbraith.Susanna Galbraith’s debut collection, morsels (Macha Press) is a formally ambitious multi-sequence debut collection. The title series ‘morsels’ explores the ways […]

Paint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. Prizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part.Paint A Canvas Using Florescent Paint With Music And Prizes.Our team will take each person step by […]

New Island Books invites you to celebrate the official launch of the Sunday Miscellany: A Selection, 2023–2025.New Island Books invites you to celebrate the official launch of the Sunday Miscellany: […]

Drink & Draw Ireland's paint party. Win Prizes. Create A Masterpiece. Music & craic! Absolutely no painting experience is necessary.This event is open to everyone, bring a loved one, a […]