Featured Events in Dublin in November, 2024 (Continuously Updated)

Topps Match Attax Tour Come join us at RDS, Dublin for the ultimate trading card event! The Topps Match Attax Tour is where all the action happens for collectors and fans alike. Get ready to swap, trade, and compete with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this event is perfect for all ages. Don't miss out on the chance to score that rare card you've been searching for! You’ll get to... Meet famous football influencersEnter competitions to win epic Match Attax prizes & signed player shirtsPlay our football skills challengesSee YouTube star GBW rip open packs liveWatch our amazing football freestylerLearn skills with Coach CainSwap cards in our trading area with other collectorsTake part in fun games and quizzesPlease note that adults must be accompanied by at least one child to enter the venue. Information Source: Topps | eventbrite

The AIG VICTOR Irish Open 2024 returns to the National Indoor Arena from the 13th-16th November 2024. The event is part of the Badminton Europe Elite Circuit and is at an International Challenge level. The finals will be broadcast live on TG4. This will be the first event since the Olympics for Nhat Nguyen and Rachael Darragh in Ireland. Last year fans witnessed an unbelievable match between Nhat Nguyen and Alex Lanier with Nhat winning his first Irish Open title. I n recent years large crowds have been in attendance to watch stars such as An Se Young, Toma Popov, Alex Lanier, Gregory Mairs / Jenny Moore and Magnus Johannesen. Information Source: Badminton Ireland | eventbrite

The Irish Art of Calligraphy (Royal Irish Academy), by historian and calligrapher Tim O’Neill, is a beautiful workbook that provides an introduction to modern calligraphy and creative ways to develop your own unique style of lettering. Join Tim for this unique workshop in the Chester Beatty and try your hand at some of the exercises laid out in his book. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER - LATE SHOW Doors 9pm / Show at 9:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. Joe Dowlin Cheeky Dubliner Joe Dowlin burst onto the Irish comedy scene 7 years ago. His madcap, high energy style mixed with a unique skill for storytelling made him popular in all the comedy clubs at home and abroad. Joe has been a finalist in numerous competitions, including Ireland’s Got Comedy Talent at The Laughter Lounge where he is now a regular performer. He has also graced the stages of Electric Picnic, Galway Comedy Festival, Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, All Together Now and more festivals alongside the likes of Tommy Tiernan, PJ Gallagher, Phill Jupitus and Des Bishop. PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS! Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. “The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman “Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it’d be f**king hilarious” Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (9:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

Experience a night of laughter and entertainment at the Banter Box Comedy event in Dublin. Taking place at the LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre on Queen's Road, this comedy show is scheduled for November 1, 2024. Tickets are priced at €11.70, offering a budget-friendly opportunity to enjoy a lineup of talented comedians. Don't miss out on this chance to unwind and indulge in some comedy in the heart of Dublin.

Vienintelis Lietuvoje profesionalus improvizacijos teatras KITAS KAMPAS atvyksta į DUBLINĄ! Surengti improvizacijos pasirodymą lėktuve 10-ies kilometrų aukštyje ir sumušti aukščiausios improvizacijos rekordą. Be sustojimo improvizuoti 7-ių valandų trukmės improvizacijų maratone. Šokti iš parašiuto tiesiai į vestuvių šventę, vilkint Elvio Preslio kostiumu. Gauti vienintelio profesionalaus improvizacijos teatro Lietuvoje statusą. Pasirodymo metu girdėti 2-jų tūkstančių žiūrovų juoką. Tai dalykai, iš kurių susideda svajonės. Tai – 15 metų improvizacijos teatro KITAS KAMPAS istorijų! Skamba neįtikėtinai? Viskas tikėtina ten, kur žaidžiama ir improvizuojama, kur gyvenimas švenčiamas kasdien, kur sakoma TAIP! Kultinis ir azartiškas improvizacijų šou GERO JUOKO DOZĖ - tai unikali, kiekvieną kartą vis kitokia patirtis, pripildyta juoku, gera nuotaika ir netikėtumais! Teatriniai žaidimai, netikėti personažai ir nenuspėjamos situacijos gimsta scenoje ČIA ir DABAR, be iš anksto parašyto scenarijaus, todėl į GERO JUOKO DOZĘ galima eiti tiek kartų, kiek norisi, nes kiekvienas spektaklis yra vienintelis ir nepakartojamas. Improvizacijos meistrai, profesionalūs aktoriai Kirilas Glušajevas, Audrius Bružas ir Martynas Nedzinskas be iš anksto paruošto scenarijaus improvizuoja ir žiūrovų pasiūlymus paverčia teatrinėmis improvizacijomis. „Juokas, gera nuotaika, azartiškumas, profesionalumas, komandiškumas ir pasitikėjimas – yra pagrindinės mūsų komandos vertybės, kuriomis vadovaujamės savo teatro komandoje ir kurias jau 15 metų skleidžiame savo žiūrovams. Tegul šie elementai sklinda kaip naujas gėrio virusas mūsų žiūrovams!“, – apie jubiliejinį teatro sezoną pasakoja teatro vadovas Audrius Bružas. Susitikime švęsti gyvenimo didžiausiame improvizacijų šou GERO JUOKO DOZĖ! Information Source: AURORA PROJECT | eventbrite

This workshop is designed to introduce beginners to watercolour painting with a focus on abstract and expressive mark making. Participants will explore a variety of mark-making techniques, freeing themselves from the pressure of detailed representation. Instead of focusing on creating landscapes or portraits, attendees will experiment with colour, texture, and form, producing small abstract pieces by the end of the session. The aim is to make watercolour painting feel accessible, fun - after all, watercolours really are the perfect medium for expression! All materials are included in the workshop, so just bring your lovely self. The workshop will take place upstairs in Project 29 gift store. Do note that this upstairs space is only accessible by stairs. The eircode for Project 29 is D07 HDT0, right in the heart of Stoneybatter. Information Source: Aiteall Therapy | eventbrite

If you get excited by names such as Judy Garland, Mario Lanza, Julie Andrews or Michael Crawford, BellaMusica.ie is presenting some of their greatest musical hits and other popular songs in an exciting programme on Saturday 2nd November at 8pm. Good old hits from musicals such as My Fair Lady, The King and I, and Les Miserables will be included in this concert with soprano Bláthnaid Nicholson and tenor John Rownan, accompanied on piano by Connor Wilcox. Date: Saturday 2nd November. Location: Lutherhaus 24 Adelaide Road Dublin 2. Doors: 7.45pm for an 8pm start. Seating: Choose your own seat on arrival. Parking: There is usually plenty of street parking available just outside. Prices Reduced thanks to our Sponsors: LowerFees.ie and SpecialGifts.ie Tickets from €14-€18 + Booking fee Organised by Bellamusica.ie Information Source: Bella Musica Ireland | eventbrite

TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER Doors 8pm / Show at 8:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. Eric Lalor Eric Lalor is a stand-up comedian working on the Irish and UK comedy circuit. He has performed in every major comedy festival in the land including The Cat Laughs, Vodafone Comedy Festival, Electric Picnic, Body & Soul, Galway Comedy Festival and has twice won Irish Comedian of the Year. Now together with Willa White are topping the Irish podcast charts with their hilarious show You Must Be Jokin' PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS! Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. “The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman “Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it’d be f**king hilarious” Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (8:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

Open Mic Event: Lunchtime in the library. Bite-sized readings, eight performers, five minutes each—when the bell rings, the mic moves! The event concludes with a special tour to the library balcony for a stunning view over Dublin’s Northside. Presented in partnership with the Dublin Book Festival and Dublin City University as part of The Artist and The City symposium. Aingeala Flannery is the 2024 Writer in Residence at Dublin City University. Her critically acclaimed novel The Amusements won both the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year at Listowel Writers’ Week 2023 and the John McGahern Prize. Aingeala was awarded a Literature Bursary by the Arts Council of Ireland in 2020 and 2021. She is a former Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair winner. In 2019, her short story Visiting Hours won the Harper’s Bazaar Short Story Prize, while her personal essays have been published by Paper Visual Art (PVA) and have been broadcast on RTÉ Radio One. Aingeala is deputy publisher of The Dublin Review and the producer/presenter of The Dublin Review Podcast. She holds an MA in Journalism from DCU and an MFA in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. Information Source: Dublin City University | eventbrite

If you are writing, or want to write, and you need some expert advice our pop-up 15 minute writing clinic is for you. Book a one-to-one, face-to-face, session with the clinician of your choice by clicking here Aingeala Flannery - ProseStephen James Smith - PoetryMuireann Ní Chíobháin - Writing for childrenFerdia McAnna - ScreenwritingDarren Murphy - Writing for the stageSpaces are strictly limited to 3 clinics per practitioner, so book early! Book a one-to-one, face-to-face, session with the clinician of your choice by clicking here This event is a partnership between Dublin Book Festival and Dublin City University as part of The Artist and The City, a day-long public symposium focussing on Dublin’s Northside. Aingeala Flannery is the 2024 Writer in Residence at Dublin City University. Her critically acclaimed novel The Amusements won both the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year at Listowel Writers’ Week 2023 and the John McGahern Prize. Aingeala was awarded a Literature Bursary by the Arts Council of Ireland in 2020 and 2021. She is a former Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair winner. In 2019, her short story Visiting Hours won the Harper’s Bazaar Short Story Prize, while her personal essays have been published by Paper Visual Art (PVA) and have been broadcast on RTÉ Radio One. Aingeala is deputy publisher of The Dublin Review and the producer/presenter of The Dublin Review Podcast. She holds an MA in Journalism from DCU and an MFA in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. - Stephen James Smith, born in Dublin, is an Irish poet, writer, performer, playwright, and educator. Their short poetry films have captivated millions, earning them the opportunity to perform alongside notable names like Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Patti Smith, Shane MacGowan, Bono (U2), Imelda May, and Glen Hansard. With close to 1,000 gigs worldwide over the past 20 years in locations from Ballydehob to Bangkok, and significant performances at venues like Glastonbury, the Radio City Music Hall, New York, the Nuyorican Poetry Café, the Centre Culturel Irlandais (Paris), and the Barbican and Palladium (London). Stephen has demonstrated a commanding presence on the stage. As a recording artist, Stephen’s work has been lauded both nationally and internationally, leading to Stephen being dubbed “Dublin’s unofficial poet laureate. Acknowledging that success is a blend of luck, hard work, and subjectivity, Stephen invites you to form your own opinions about their work. - Muireann Ní Chíobháin is the Irish language Writer-in-Residence at DCU. She has written five Irish-language books for children, which have been published by FutaFata: Scúnc agus Smúirín, three books in the Eoinín series, and Gealach agus Grian. Muireann has also developed and written many television programmes for young people which can be seen on TG4, RTÉjr, Amazon Prime and Apple TV and was a commissioning editor and executive producer of children’s animation and drama for the launch of Irish language children’s television channel Cúla 4. The clinics she is providing are for people interested in writing for children in English or Irish. - Ferdia Mac Anna has worked as a television producer/director, journalist, magazine editor, filmmaker, creative writing facilitator and lecturer. At present, he lectures in screenwriting at DCU. He produced the Bafta-winning children’s drama series, ‘Custer’s Last Stand-Up’ (bbc 2000-2002) and ‘Seacht’ (2007, tg4). His feature film ‘Dannyboy’ won best film at Birmingham Film Festival.For some years he toured ireland as lead singer and songwriter with first Rocky de Valera and The Gravediggers (1977-79/2005-2008) and Rocky de Valera and The Rhythm Kings (1980-83). Now and then, he still rock and rolls. He has written three novels , ‘The Last of the High Kings’ (made into a movie starring Gabriel Byrne, Jared Leto and Christina Ricci), ‘The Ship Inspector’ and ‘Cartoon City’ plus two memoirs, ‘Baldhead’(Raven Arts) and ‘The Rocky Years’ (Hodder Headline, 2006). He has written one poem. - Darren Murphy is a playwright, essayist, and academic, and has been produced in the West End, Off-Broadway, Dublin, Belfast, Derry, and Edinburgh. Plays include: X’ntigone (MAC, Belfast, and The Peacock, Dublin); Bunny’s Vendetta (UK City of Culture, Derry); Irish Blood, English Heart (Trafalgar Studios, West End); and Tabloid Caligula, (Arcola, London, and the Off-Broadway Festival at E59E, New York). He was associate playwright at the Abbey Theatre in 2018 and is currently under commission to the Lime Tree in Limerick. He was appointed a Ciaran Carson Writing in the City Fellow 2022-23, for the Seamus Heaney Centre, Belfast, and has taught playwriting at QUB for the Irish Writers Centre, the Abbey Theatre, and at Griffith College for CAPA. He is currently Assistant Professor in Creative Writing at DCU. The Playwright & the Pugilist, an essay, was published by The Tangerine. His plays are published by Methuen and Oberon. - Information Source: Dublin City University | eventbrite

A 90 minute interactive session on writing about place with DCU Writer in Residence Aingeala Flannery. Discussion, writing exercises, group participation. Limited to 12 participants. This event is a partnership between Dublin Book Festival and Dublin City University as part of The Artist and The City, a day-long public symposium focussing on Dublin’s Northside. Aingeala Flannery is the 2024 Writer in Residence at Dublin City University. Her critically acclaimed novel The Amusements won both the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year at Listowel Writers’ Week 2023 and the John McGahern Prize. Aingeala was awarded a Literature Bursary by the Arts Council of Ireland in 2020 and 2021. She is a former Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair winner. In 2019, her short story Visiting Hours won the Harper’s Bazaar Short Story Prize, while her personal essays have been published by Paper Visual Art (PVA) and have been broadcast on RTÉ Radio One. Aingeala is deputy publisher of The Dublin Review and the producer/presenter of The Dublin Review Podcast. She holds an MA in Journalism from DCU and an MFA in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. Information Source: Dublin City University | eventbrite

ADULT TAP LESSONS in DUBLIN Location: Inchicore Community Sports Centre, Presbytery, Bulfin Rd, Dublin 8 THURSDAYS Nov 7th - Dec 5th (5 classes) 6-7pm: Beginner/Improver Tap (€60) 7-8pm: NEW! Tap Jam & Play (All Levels) (€20) 8-9pm - Intermediate/Advanced Tap (€60) (Note - these courses were originally scheduled to begin on Sept 19th, but have been postponed until November 7th) DETAILS: BEGINNER/IMPROVER course is ideal for complete beginners, dancers who only know a few tap steps or styles, and students with only a year or so of tap experience. This course will focus on improving your tap technique, learning new steps, fun combinations and choreography. Each week builds upon what you learned the week before, giving you time to practice and perfect each new skill! NEW! TAP JAM & PLAY is a new addition to my tap courses: an hour focused on improvisation, musicality, and expressing yourself through rhythm! All levels of tap student are encouraged to take part, as we explore new ways to approach the dance, our connections to the music, and to each other. All activities are grounded in play, curiousity, and community. If you find the idea of improvising or creating tap choreography intimidating -- you're in the right place! INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED class is for students who have already taken at least two years tap lessons, or by invitation from the teacher. This class will feature technique and choreography variations to suit different levels of dancer, incorporating more complex rhythms, musicality, and a variety of styles! If you are unsure which level you should pick, please contact Colleen for advice! FAQs What ages are welcome in class? Tap classes are intended for ages 18+ . I often have a wide age range in my classes, with students in their teens up to their 60s! What are my transport options for getting to and from the class? Dublin Bus: G1 & G2 (formerly buses 13 and 40) Luas Red Line: Goldenbridge or Drimnagh Parking: Free street parking Do I need my own tap shoes? What should I wear to class? Students are expected to buy their own tap shoes, a basic pair costs about €35 at Dance World (on Parnell St or in Ranelagh). If you would like to try a few classes before investing in tap shoes, I recommend wearing shoes with a smooth, non-rubbery sole, that has a separate heel and toe (like brogues, not flats). Dress comfortably, you'll work up a sweat! And bring a water bottle! How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Contact dance instructor Colleen by phone at 086-451-5833, or by email at colleen@tapdancedublin.com I booked into the class, but now I can't go! Can I get a refund? Course fees are fully refundable up until 6 November 2024. I booked into the wrong class! What should I do? Email Colleen at colleen@tapdancedublin.com and specify which class you actually want, and she will transfer your booking, provided the class is not full. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Please either bring your printed ticket, or have it on your phone. Can I attend class on a drop-in basis? Priority entry goes to students purchasing the full course, however drop-ins are welcome when space is available. Drop-in rate is €15 per class, cash only at the door. Feel free to contact Colleen for availability. How can I find out about future tap courses? Join my mailing list at http://eepurl.com/bJUzjT ! Information Source: Tap Dance Dublin - Colleen Werle | eventbrite

Presented in association with Dublin Book Festival, Introductions | Céadlínte is a Poetry Ireland showcase of 18 of the most exciting new poets writing in English and Irish on the island of Ireland today. The poets were selected by Stephen Sexton and Aifric MacAodha. We’ll have a musical guest along on the night. Introductions | Is sárthaispeántas d’Eigse Eireann é Céadlínte de 18 de na filí nua is spreagúla atá ag scríobh i mBéarla agus i nGaeilge ar oileán na hÉireann sa lá atá inniu ann. Roghnaigh Stephen Sexton agus Aifric MacAodha filí na bliana seo. Seinnfidh ceoltóir den scoth in eineacht leis na filí. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

In partnership with the Irish Film Institute. In Dear Orson Welles & Other Essays (The Irish Pages Press), acclaimed director and writer Mark Cousins reflects on his prolific career in filmmaking, meditating on the philosophers, writers, actors and films that have influenced him. The essays are in conversation with iconic artistic figures including Orson Welles and Pier Paolo Pasolini. Join Mark in conversation with Grainne Humphreys. This event will be followed by a screening of I Am Belfast, introduced by Mark - tickets purchased separately from IFI box office. P lease note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

This engaging event, which encourages participation and discussion, is for professionals creating literature events at festivals, venues, libraries, or any organisations, to share experiences, gather information and try to explore how we can work together. The event will be facilitated by Julianne Mooney Siron, Director of Dublin Book Festival, with contributions from others working in the literary world, both in Ireland and internationally. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

Arts journalist Pat Carty is joined by some of Ireland’s most exciting emerging authors. Anna Fitzgerald’s Girl in the Making (Sandycove) is a deeply moving story capturing the dreams and terrors of girlhood in a difficult world. Alan Murrin’s The Coast Road (Bloomsbury) is a brilliantly observed novel about a closed rural community and the consequences of daring to move against the tide. Orla Mackey’s Mouthing (Hamish Hamilton) is a multigenerational and darkly hilarious portrait of small-town Irish life. This is a free event.Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping DBF events accessible for all. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

In partnership with The Abbey Theatre. Bí linn agus Tristan Rosenstock i mbun comhrá leis an aisteoir agus scríbhneoir Clive Geraghty faoin chuimhní cinn, Aisteoir faoi Sholas (Cló Iar-Chonnacht). Labhróidh Clive faoina shaol ón Aerchór go hAmharclann na Mainistreach áit ar chaith sé 40 bliain. Mar scríbhneoir, bhí a shaothar ar leithéidí Sunday Miscellany agus ar Fair City. Comhrá fíorspéisiúil a thugann léargas ar an amharclannaíocht in Éirinn le 50 bliain trí shúile aisteora. This is a free event.Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping DBF events accessible for all. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

Your Own Dark Shadow: A Selection of Lost Irish Horror Stories (Tramp Press) is the latest in the press’s popular and influential Recovered Voices series. Monsters, killers and unquiet spirits stalk these stories, drawn from the places where folklore, the Gothic and modern fiction intertwine. Join writer and editor Jack Fennell to celebrate the launch of this page-turning collection featuring stories by Katharine Tynan, William Carleton, and Mildred Darby. This is a free event.Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping DBF events accessible for all. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

In this session, join acclaimed short story writer Wendy Erskine, where you'll be looking at how pop videos on YouTube - and the ways people respond to them - generate so many possibilities relating to how short stories can be constructed. And, you'll be considering Chekhov and what we can learn from his genius. This writing workshop should be rigorous, fun and suitable for everyone. Those with no experience of writing are particularly welcome! This workshop will take place in the LitLab on the 4th floor of MoLI. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

Silver Threads are launching their journal of life-writing for senior writers. In this first issue, people who started writing late in life share excerpts of their memoirs, short stories and essays. These snippets of ordinary lives are a precious legacy for a new generation, sharing knowledge and experiences rooted in time and place, bringing to life families, neighbourhoods, life unfolding and many little joys. Enjoy readings and join discussions about memories, lifestories and writing in older age. This is a free event.Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping DBF events accessible for all. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

In partnership with RTÉ lyric fm's Culture File. Join broadcaster Luke Clancy for a live recording of RTÉ lyric fm's The Culture File Debate, as our writers' panel champions the birds that set their quills aflutter. Our eclectic flock advocates for their chosen avian muses, as we discover how birds, from LBJs to soaring rarities, inspire writers and their creations. This is a free event.Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping DBF events accessible for all. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

In partnership with dlr Libraries. Artist Nell lives on a wild and rugged island, between the reclusive commune of Inions and the strange murmurings that emanate from within the depths of the island. From acclaimed author Sinéad Gleeson comes this haunting and atmospheric fiction debut. Exploring themes of art, landscape, folklore and the feminine, Hagstone (Fourth Estate) takes in the darker side of human nature, and the mysteries of faith and the natural world. Join Sinéad in conversation with Paula Shields. This event takes place in the Studio on Level 1 of dlr LexIcon. This is a free event.Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping DBF events accessible for all. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

Jan Carson’s Quickly, While They Still Have Horses (Doubleday) is a sparkling collection of stories encompassing all of life, with suggestions of the other world that will surprise and delight. Mary Costello’s Barcelona (Canongate) is a captivating collection inhabited by characters who live turbulent inner lives, revealing the underlying disquiet of modern life and the sometimes brutal nature of humanity. Join the authors in conversation with broadcaster and journalist, Evelyn O’Rourke. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

I gcomhar le IMRAM. Ina cuid scéalta pléann Réaltán Ní Leannáin teamaí casta an ghrá, briseadh croí agus díoltas. Scríbhneoir ina bhfuil féith an ghrinn go smior ann é Seán Ó Cadhain, rud a léiríonn sé ina chéad chnuasach gearrscéalta Fanacht Fada. Ag scríobh faoi Ré na bhFathach le Colm Ó Ceallacháin san iris Books Ireland, dúirt Cathal Poirtéir: ‘Tá na scéalta uilig scríofa ar bhealach dochreidte maith: comhrá idir daoine a bhraitheann tú a bheith fíor agus réalaíoch’. This is a free event.Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping DBF events accessible for all. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

In partnership with dlr Libraries. Rough Beast (Apollo) is Máiría Cahill's harrowing story, told here for the first time in full detail and with unsparing honesty. It is a story of unimaginable trauma and political corruption, but above all it is the story of one young woman's defiance of those wielding power to inspire fear and silence, and their influence over elected politicians. Join Máiría in conversation with journalist and writer Olivia O’Leary. This event takes place in the Studio on Level 1 of dlr LexIcon. This is a free event.Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping DBF events accessible for all. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

The hottest ticket in town is back! Firebytes: Part II is coming this November! Join us at Áras Chrónáin Irish Cultural Centre in Clondalkin on November 9th for a night of connection, community and celebration of the element of Fire! For Firebytes: Part I, Mud Island Community Garden, one of the finest venues on the North Side, hosted a magnificent Fire Showcase, a spectacular visual feast from some of the finest Fire Performers in Ireland... and now it’s coming to one of the finest venues on the South Side! Áras Chrónáin is a unique oasis of vibrant Irish Language, Music, Song, Dance and Culture experienced and enjoyed by young and old from every walk of life. Venue capacity is 80. Wrap up warmly. Bring your smiles and loudest cheers and we’ll see you there! NB: This event is WEATHER DEPENDENT and you know how Ireland is. In the case of postponement, we will be in touch with details of the new date as soon as we have it - it will be a priority to make it happen as soon as possible! Alternatively, you can request a refund and we'll take care of it. Information Source: Aidan Ring | eventbrite

Critically acclaimed as satirical masterpieces, the best-selling Ross O'Carroll-Kelly series of books is drawing to a close with Don’t Look Back in Ongar (Sandycove). In this final instalment, the nation’s favourite upper class yob returns home from bonding with goys on the Camino to pandemonium. Join author Paul Howard in conversation with writer and journalist Róisín Ingle as they look back on his journey with Ross over the years. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

The Irish Writers Handbook 2025 is your essential guide to writing and getting published, with contributions from acclaimed authors and book industry professionals. To mark the launch of this year’s expanded and updated edition join the handbook’s publisher Ronan Colgan (Wordwell), Deirdre Nolan (Eriu), Ruth Hegarty (Royal Irish Academy), and Patrick O’Donoghue (Gill Books), as they share valuable insights and advice. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

Leabharlann Beag will be a vibrant celebration of Ireland's literary journals, with readings selected by the editors of Channel, Howl, Pig's Back, Profiles, Sans. PRESS, Sonder, The Four Faced Liar, Tolka, Ragaire and others. Join us for a night of readings with invited writers from different publications, each presenting a piece picked by the editors to represent their project. Featuring journals specialised in literary fiction, poetry, speculative fiction, YA, short stories, essays and more, this event will provide a small sample of the rich landscape of contemporary Irish indie publishing, in its broad range and diversity. This is a free event.Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping DBF events accessible for all. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite