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SUMMARY:Visit the Reading Room | Dublin By Dusk
DESCRIPTION:Explore one of Ireland’s great literary spaces\, usually reserved for researchers with an NLI Reader’s Ticket. \nVisit the Reading Room at the National Library of Ireland on Kildare Street\, open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (last admission at 8:15pm)\, and experience the historic building after hours. \nThe Reading Room will remain open until 8:30pm on the last Thursday of each month. \nThe award winning exhibition Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats will remain open until 8.30pm on every Thursday of Dublin By Dusk. \nAs part of the programme the Live Aid Exhibition in the National Photographic Archive will also stay open late. See more details here.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/visit-the-reading-dublin-by-dusk/
LOCATION:National Library of Ireland\, 7-8\, 7-8 Kildare St\, Dublin 2\,
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Culture,Dublin By Dusk,Experience,History,Literature
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SUMMARY:The International Dublin Writers’ Festival '26
DESCRIPTION:At Trinity College\, Dublin\, with a new theme: The Future of Story\, many new speakers\, and Saturday lunch included with all tickets. \n\n\n\n\n  \nSince 2015 we have welcomed writers to learn\, network and improve their craft. See some of our previous festivals at the following links: 2023\, 2021\, 2017\, 2015. \nOur mission is to help writers excel and to provide opportunities for writers to learn from key industry professionals. \nIn in 2026 we focus on the future of story. There will be sessions on the traditional aspects of storytelling from key industry professionals and new sessions dealing with how story is developing both in the craft and media used to tell stories. \nDublin is a World Heritage City and home to some of the most famous writers. This event is an opportunity for all writers\, everywhere\, to connect with the literary culture of Dublin and to learn from experts and peers. Join us. \nWriters\, both aspiring and experienced\, are all welcome. \nOur speakers are renowned\, highly-experienced\, published authors\, and world-class experts. This conference provides practical support\, valuable training and an opportunity to get to know fellow writers and industry professionals through our online communities. \nEmbracing the future\, we encourage writers to explore all aspects of story and non-fiction. \nWhy join us?\n\nExperience world class training sessions on writing craft and tools for authors Live or Online\nSessions are delivered by a wide variety of speakers\nEnjoy connecting with fellow writers through our online communities\nThis unique conference will help motivate and inspire you to reach your goals as a writer\n\n\nWe are a proud partner member of the Alliance of Independent Authors Association and adhere to their code of conduct in all areas \nWHAT AUTHORS HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS EVENT: \nElizabeth Thom\n“Packed with great information I can use daily as a writer\, editor and publicist.” \nCatherine DeVrye\n“Exceeded all expectations-Free from hype and full..” \nNora Skehan\n“A very comprehensive event\, reasonably priced too.” \nJJ Toner\n“This was really special. The speakers were amazing. Can’t wait for next year!” \nArt Johnson\n“An inspiring event is one that captivates attendees and leaves a lasting impact. ” \nBarbara M Webb\n“This event demonstrated professionalism!”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-international-dublin-writers-festival-26/
LOCATION:Trinity College\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Education,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260827T173000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Theo Dorgan on Camarade
DESCRIPTION:This event offers an opportunity to hear Theo Dorgan discuss the themes\, characters and inspirations behind Camarade\, as well as his wider body of work. Through conversation and audience questions\, the evening will explore themes of friendship\, memory\, exile and political idealism\, reflecting on lives shaped by movement\, solidarity and the passage of time. Closely aligned with EPIC’s exploration of the Irish diaspora\, the discussion will consider how personal and collective histories intersect across borders\, before concluding with a book signing. \nTicket holders should arrive about 10 minutes before 5:30pm at the Visitor Information desk within CHQ. There they will be escorted to the event’s location. We would ask that you arrive no later than 5:35pm\, as it’s imperative these events begin on time to ensure the best experience for the author and for our visitors. \nAbout the Book\nCamarade is a philosophical thriller of striking depth\, following an Irishman living in Paris as he reflects on a single violent act that forced him to flee Ireland forty years earlier. Encouraged to write his life story\, Joseph embarks on a process of self-examination that reveals a life shaped by exile\, memory and moral uncertainty.\nMoving between Paris and Cork\, and between past and present\, the novel explores themes of violence\, identity and the enduring impact of our choices. As Joseph confronts the defining question of his life\, Camarade becomes both an intimate character study and a meditation on history\, self-awareness and the nature of who we become. \nAbout the Author\n\nBorn in Cork\, Theo Dorgan is one of Ireland’s most celebrated poets and writers. He has published numerous collections of poetry as well as prose\, and has long been associated with Ireland’s literary and cultural life. \nIn addition to his writing\, Dorgan has worked as a documentary screenwriter and broadcaster\, contributing significantly to Irish arts and media. His work is known for its lyricism\, political awareness and deep engagement with themes of place\, identity and human connection. \n\nEndorsements of Camarade\n“Moving with the tension of a thriller while exploring profound philosophical questions\, Camarade confirms Theo Dorgan’s place as one of our most thoughtful and elegant literary voices.” – Mercier Press \n“Theo Dorgan is one of the finest poets now writing in English.” – John Banville
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/an-evening-with-theo-dorgan-on-camarade/
LOCATION:EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum\, 1 Custom House Quay Dublin\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Culture,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260919T090000
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SUMMARY:Children's Books Ireland International Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Children’s Books Ireland International Conference 2026\, early bird tickets on sale now. \n\n\n\n\nThe Children’s Books Ireland International Conference is a weekend-long celebration of the very best in children’s books. Taking place in September\, this annual event is a unique opportunity to critically reflect on the impact\, imagination and importance of books for young people. Anyone with an interest in and a passion for children’s books is welcome to attend and participate in what is always an outward-looking\, lively and thought-provoking event. \nThis year Children’s Books Ireland’s members have the special opportunity to purchase a limited number of Early Bird ticket 11 months in advance\, securing their seat and supporting Children’s Books Ireland’s event programming. Early Bird tickets cost €120 and are for the full conference weekend\, in-person. \nThe 2026 conference theme and line up will be announced in summer 2026.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/childrens-books-ireland-international-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Light House Cinema\, Market Square\, Smithfield\, Dublin 7\, Leinster\, D07 R6YE\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T173000
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SUMMARY:Éire to Everywhere: Stories Without Borders with Isadore Ryan
DESCRIPTION:This event offers an opportunity to hear Isadore Ryan discuss the themes\, stories and inspirations behind Irish Paris\, as well as the rich histories that connect Ireland and France. Through conversation and audience questions\, the evening will explore themes of emigration\, identity and cultural exchange\, reflecting on how Irish people have shaped and been shaped by life abroad. Closely aligned with EPIC’s exploration of the Irish diaspora\, the discussion will bring to life the vibrant and often unexpected experiences of Irish emigrants in Paris across the centuries\, before concluding with a book signing. \nTicket holders should arrive about 10 minutes before 5:30pm at the Visitor Information desk within chq. There they will be escorted to the event’s location. We would ask that you arrive no later than 5:35pm\, as it’s imperative these events begin on time to ensure the best experience for the author and for our visitors. \nAbout the Book\nIrish Paris brings the vibrant history of the Irish in the French capital to life through nearly ninety captivating portraits. From Saint Fiacre to Charles Haughey\, and from seventeenth-century vagrants to Oscar Wilde\, this book reveals the fascinating – and sometimes unexpected – ways Irish expats have shaped and been shaped by Paris\, from the seventh century to today. \nAbout the Author\n\nBorn in Dublin\, Isadore Ryan has lived outside Ireland for several decades\, largely in Paris\, but also in cities such as Frankfurt\, Milan\, Trieste\, Geneva and San Francisco\, building a career as a financial journalist and editor. \nIsadore has published three books on the Irish in Europe: ‘No Way Out—The Irish in Wartime France’\, ‘Roman Imbroglio—Italy and the Irish During World War Two’ and ‘Irish Paris—stories of famous and infamous Irish people in Paris through the centuries’. The most recent of the numerous articles he has penned\, ‘Fool of Fortune: Stanislaus Joyce’s wartime travails’\, appeared in the May/June 2026 edition of History Ireland. \nIsadore has also produced a YouTube series called ‘Forgotten Irish in Europe’ (www.youtube.com/@ForgottenIrishinEurope) and is currently completing a book on the same theme. \n\nEndorsements of Irish Paris\n“What is it they say about Paris—city of dreams\, city of lights\, city of love? It has been all these things and more to the hordes of Irish soldiers\, nobles\, priests\, writers and vagabonds who came and went over the centuries (..) Now a Paris-based writer\, Isadore Ryan\, has chronicle the stories of Irish people who left their mark on the city\, from the fleeting visit of bank robber ‘Chicago May’ Duignan from Longford\, to the writer Samuel Beckett and Margaret Kelly\, the founder of the Bluebill Girls dance troupe.” – Liam Collins\, Sunday Independent
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/eire-to-everywhere-stories-without-borders-with-isadore-ryan/
LOCATION:EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum\, 1 Custom House Quay Dublin\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Culture,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261124T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261124T170000
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SUMMARY:Éire to Everywhere: Stories Without Borders with Katriona O’Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:Éire to Everywhere is delighted to welcome the wonderful Katriona O’Sullivan\, who many will know from her gritty and powerful memoir Poor\, recently staged as a play. She joins us at EPIC to discuss her new book Hungry\, another biography\, this time focusing on the topic of body positivity and how she has struggled with this despite academic and professional accolades. \nTicket holders should arrive about 10 minutes before 5:30pm at the Visitor Information desk within chq. There they will be escorted to the event’s location. We would ask that you arrive no later than 5:35pm\, as it’s imperative these events begin on time to ensure the best experience for the author and for our visitors. \nAbout the Book\nKatriona O’Sullivan has come a long way from the poverty\, chaos and abuse she knew growing up. A respected academic and bestselling author\, she defied every expectation placed on the teenage mother she once was. \nYet even as the accolades arrived\, old beliefs held fast. No degree\, no award\, no recognition could silence the sense that she was only worthy when her body looked the way society said it should. \nIn this fierce and fearless memoir\, Katriona pulls back the curtain on her journey: the relentless comparison to the curated bodies of strangers on the internet\, the dangerous weight-loss treatments\, the attempts to reshape herself into an impossible ideal – and how she slowly learned to accept and love herself. \nHungry is an unforgettable examination of how gender\, class and trauma shape a woman’s sense of worth. It is one woman’s story – and a rallying cry for every woman who has ever felt she had to shrink to survive. \nAbout the Author\n\nDr Katriona O’Sullivan is a professor of psychology and the bestselling r Bio author of Poor\, winner of Biography of the Year and Newcomer of the Year at the Irish Book Awards. The memoir has been translated into seven languages\, adapted into a sold-out play at Dublin’s Gate Theatre\, and remained in Ireland’s top-ten nonfiction chart for two years. A regular commentator on the BBC and across Irish and international media\, she has spoken at Westminster\, the UN and UNESCO. \n\nBorn in Coventry to Irish parents\, her early life was marked by poverty\, addiction\, teenage pregnancy and homelessness. In 1998\, she moved to Dublin\, where she entered Trinity College through the access programme and went on to earn a PhD in psychology. Now a professor at Maynooth University\, she directs the National Centre for Inclusive Higher Education and leads the award-winning STEM Passport for Inclusion\, which has supported over 10\,000 young people from underserved communities into higher education and high-status careers. \nEndorsements of Hungry\n“Raw and remarkable” – The Irish Independent \n“As profound and honest as anything I have ever read” – Liz Nugent \n“Soaring with compassion\, intelligence and hard-won wisdom” – Louise Kennedy \nEndorsements of Poor\n“O’Sullivan’s redemptive arc has had to break through the systemic discrimination” – RTÉ Bookclub \n“Grit\, courage\, and the life-changing value of self-belief” – Irish Central
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/eire-to-everywhere-stories-without-borders-with-katriona-osullivan/
LOCATION:EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum\, 1 Custom House Quay Dublin\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Culture,Literature
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