Upcoming Literary Events

Doolin Writers Weekend

Friday, January 16, 2026

Hotel Doolin , Clare

Our Story After a few years’ hiatus, Doolin Writers’ Weekend is back. Words have always found a home in Doolin …

Ireland's Curious Places: a talk by Michael Fewer

Monday, January 19, 2026
6:30 PM

Tallaght Library , Dublin

Join Michael Fewer for a talk on his latest book Join historian Michael Fewer for this talk on his most …

How Ireland Voted 2024: The New Normal?

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
6:00 PM

Hodges Figgis , Dublin

Launch of How Ireland Voted 2024: The New Normal? by Michael Gallagher (editor), Eoin O'Malley (editor), Theresa Reidy (editor)

Eason and Tired Mammy Bookclub Presents: An Evening with Tanya Sweeney

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
7:00 PM

Eason, O'Connell Street , Dublin

Featuring:
Tanya Sweeney

Eason and The Tired Mammy Bookclub are delighted to present an evening with bestselling author Tanya Sweeney in conversation with …

Cameo

Thursday, January 22, 2026
6:00 PM

Hodges Figgis , Dublin

Featuring:
Rob Doyle

Launch of Cameo by Rob Doyle

Off the Scales

Thursday, January 22, 2026
6:00 PM

Kennys Bookshop , Galway

Featuring:
Aimee Donnellan

Join Reuters columnist Aimee Donnellan to celebrate the launch of her debut book, Off the Scales at Kennys Bookshop. Tickets …

Author Interview

Ryan Dennis in Conversation with Tomás Kenny

Friday, January 23, 2026
6:00 PM

Kennys Bookshop , Galway

Featuring:
Ryan Dennis

Join writer Ryan Dennis at Kennys Bookshop on January 23rd, when he will join Tomás Kenny in conversation about his …

Wine & Stories Matinee: The Stoney Collection Book Launch

Sunday, January 25, 2026
2:00 PM

Books Upstairs , Dublin

Join us for a cozy Sunday matinee of wine & stories - celebrating the 24 Dublin writers in our new …

Should I Be Worried?

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
6:30 PM

Waterstones, Cork , Cork

Featuring:
Dr Niamh Lynch

Join us for the launch of Should I Be Worried? the new health guide for parents of young children. 'Should …

In Conversation event: Angie Hobbs and Joe Humphreys

Saturday, January 31, 2026
3:00 PM

Dublin Unitarian Church , Dublin

Angie Hobbs on her latest book, 'Why Plato Matters Now' in conversation with Irish Times columnist Joe Humphreys. Angie Hobbs: …

Outsider A Memoir

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
6:00 PM

Hodges Figgis , Dublin

Featuring:
Paul Cullen

Join us for the launch of Outsider by Paul Cullen All Welcome!

Get Real

Thursday, February 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Hodges Figgis , Dublin

Join us for the launch of Get Real by Carmel Wynne All Welcome!

In Glass Houses

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
6:00 PM

Hodges Figgis , Dublin

Featuring:
Edel Coffey

Launch of In Glass Houses by Edel Coffey

Eason Presents: A book signing with Lucy Kennedy - Liffey Valley

Saturday, February 21, 2026
1:00 PM

Eason, Liffey Valley , Dublin

Featuring:
Lucy Kennedy

Join us for a book signings with bestselling author, Lucy Kennedy, to celebrate her latest novels Under the floorboards at …

Book Launch Multi-Day

The Courage To Be You

Thursday, February 26, 2026

The Dean , Dublin

Official book launch with Fiona Buckley, in conversation with Gavin Duffy. You are invited to join us for the official …

Eason Presents: A book signing with Lucy Kennedy -Cork

Saturday, February 28, 2026
1:00 PM

Eason, Mahon Point , Cork

Featuring:
Lucy Kennedy

Join us for a book signings with bestselling author, Lucy Kennedy, to celebrate her latest novels Under the floorboards at …

Eason Presents: A book signing with Lucy Kennedy - Limerick

Sunday, March 01, 2026
12:00 PM

Eason, Crescent Shopping Centre , Limerick

Featuring:
Lucy Kennedy

Join us for a book signings with bestselling author, Lucy Kennedy, to celebrate her latest novels Under the floorboards at …

Ennis Book Club Festival

Friday, March 06, 2026

Ennis , Clare

Celebrating 20 Years of the Ennis Book Club Festival 2026 marks a truly special milestone—the 20th annual Ennis Book Club …

Eason Presents: An Afternoon with Mary Berry

Saturday, March 07, 2026
2:00 PM

Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire , Dublin

Featuring:
Mary Berry

Join us for an afternoon with Mary Berry on 7 March at 2pm at The Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire, as …

The Ethics of Memory, with Neil Jordan and Mark O'Connell

Monday, March 16, 2026
6:30 PM

Royal Irish Academy of Music , Dublin

An onstage conversation in the company of two rivetting contemporary writers "THE ETHICS OF MEMORY" Join us for a captivating …

Liz Nugent on The Truth About Ruby Cooper

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
8:00 PM

Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire , Dublin

Featuring:
Liz Nugent

Dubray is delighted to present bestselling, award-winning writer Liz Nugent in conversation. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to hear Liz …

Eason Presents: An Evening with Katriona O’Sullivan

Sunday, March 22, 2026
8:00 PM

National Concert Hall , Dublin

Featuring:
Katriona O'Sullivan

Join psychologist and bestselling author Katriona O’Sullivan at the National Concert Hall on April 22nd for an unforgettable ‘In Conversation’ …

Love Lane

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
6:30 PM

Gutter Bookshop , Dublin

Featuring:
Patrick Gale

1950s Northern England. Three generations of men, two of women. And A PLACE CALLED WINTER’s Harry Cane has returned from …

Panel Discussion

Dubray: The Read Irish Women Event

Friday, April 10, 2026
8:00 PM

Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire , Dublin

Featuring:
Louise Nealon

This lively and engaging panel discussion hosted by Nadine O'Regan returns for another year with some of Ireland's bestselling authors …

Granard Booktown Festival

Friday, April 17, 2026

Granard , Longford

Cúirt International Festival of Literature

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Galway , Galway

Cúirt is rooted in Galway on the west coast of Ireland, and underpinned by our core values of equality and …

Cork World Book Festival

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Cork , Cork

Our vision for Cork World Book Fest is that it combines readings by world class writers and translators in a …

An Evening With Patrick Radden Keefe

Sunday, May 03, 2026
6:30 PM

Trinity College Dublin , Dublin

Featuring:
Patrick Radden Keefe

'Empire of Pain' and 'Say Nothing' author, in conversation with crime correspondent Nicola Tallant An Evening with Patrick Radden Keefe …

International Literature Festival Dublin

Friday, May 15, 2026

Merrion Square Park , Dublin

On an island of storytellers and in a city where books are treasured, International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) is Ireland’s …

Belfast Book Festival

Thursday, June 04, 2026

Crescent Arts Centre , Belfast

Each June we invite you into our beautiful Victorian home to meet, watch and listen to storytellers; to write your …

Borris Festival of Writing & Ideas

Friday, June 05, 2026

Borris House , Carlow

The Borris House Festival of Writing & Ideas - when we meet again in June - promises a weekend of …

The Story of The Cure

Sunday, June 14, 2026
2:00 PM

Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire , Dublin

Simon Price in conversation with Paul McDermott Curepedia, written by acclaimed music journalist Simon Price, has been described as an …

Dalkey Book Festival

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Dalkey , Dublin

Hinterland

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Kells , Meath

Festival of Literature and Arts in Kells

West Cork Literary Festival

Friday, July 10, 2026

Bantry , Cork