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Listowel Writers’ Week, Ireland’s oldest literary and arts festival, is a welcoming place where writers, artists and poets gather in the beautiful heritage town Listowel, County Kerry. We promote writing of all genres and create an environment in whi …

Friday, August 11th The Academic, Lyra and Wild Youth Saturday, August 12th Bell X1, Damien Dempsey & Band and Pillow Queens Tickets €40 per day or €75 for the weekend. Strictly over 18’s, ID required.

Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival, Lisselton: 23rd – 26th March 2023 Celebration of life and works of Brendan Kennelly, Writers Museum:                                                                                    Fri 28th & Sat 29th April 2023 …