• The Good Neighbourhood

    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. […]

  • Zine Workshop

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

    Join Sarah Bracken Soper for an accessible introduction to creating, storytelling and self-expression in a zine workshopIn partnership with the Irish Writers Centre.Join Sarah Bracken Soper for an accessible introduction […]

  • Thinking Aloud, Thinking Together: Indigenous Voices

    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 […]

  • Winter Papers Launch

    Join us for the launch of Winter Papers 12 with readings and conversation from some of this year's contributorsVolume 12 of Winter Papers, Ireland's annual anthology for the arts, is […]

  • Peng and Spanners: Dr Biscuits!

    Join author-illustrator Steve Webb for a fantastically fun event bringing his brilliant Peng and Spanners series to life!Join author-illustrator Steve Webb for a fantastically fun event bringing his brilliant Peng […]

  • An Peata is Fearr

    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 […]

  • Writing History

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

    Martina Devlin, Emily Hourican and Henrietta McKervey in conversation with Neil HegartyTake a step back in time with us as we immerse ourselves in three gripping historical fictions. Martina Devlin’s […]

  • Exploring History Through Objects

    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 […]

  • The World of Oliver Jeffers Tour

    Join globally acclaimed children’s picture book creator Oliver Jeffers at Dublin Book FestivalJoin globally acclaimed children’s picture book creator Oliver Jeffers at Dublin Book Festival, where he will be talking […]

  • Macallaí na Staire / The Echoes of History

    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 […]

  • Street Art | Walking Tour

    Discover the street art and unknown places across Dublin. Visit over 30 pieces on a guided walking tour.STREET ART, UNDERGROUND CULTURE AND MORE...Every day we walk past a secret language […]

  • Autumn Daily Guided Tours

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

    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 […]

  • Mary and Padraic Colum: Lives and the Dream

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

    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 […]

  • The Art of the Short Story

    DLR LexIcon Queens Road, A96 DA36 Dun Laoghaire, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, IE

    With Niamh Mac Cabe and John O’Donnell in conversation with Niall MacMonagleIn partnership with dlr Libraries.As short stories continue to captivate, join us to delve into two striking collections by […]

  • Day of the Imprisoned Writer

    With Caoilfhionn Gallagher KCIn partnership with Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann.Irish PEN/ PEN na hÉireann is proud to present one of the world’s leading human rights lawyers, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC. She […]

  • Drag Brunch at The Bernard Shaw

    Every Saturday at The Bernard ShawSpend your Saturday the right way at The Bernard Shaw’s Drag Brunch — a fun afternoon of great food, good vibes, and fabulous drag performances. […]