Ireland's premier literary event, #ILFD celebrates international and Irish writing. Returns 15- 24 May 2026.

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Over the past ten days, you filled Merrion Square Park with ideas, laughter, and unforgettable moments. We hope you enjoyed ILFD 2025 as much as we did! 🎉📚✨ Help us make next year even better—take our short survey for a chance to win a Dubray book voucher: ilfdublin.us1.list-manage.co…
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"I thought we were on a slow onward-and-upward that would lead us to Star Trek in the end. I’m hoping that this is a glitch." Great interview by Peter Murphy with @neilhimself, ahead of his appearance at #ILFDublin this Sunday! irishtimes.com/culture/books…
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A very special evening at @TheCCD with @neilhimself in conversation with @PatrickFreyne1. Some really great audience questions, followed by an epic book signing that is still going... More photos to come tomorrow! #ILFDublin
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"I thought we were on a slow onward-and-upward that would lead us to Star Trek in the end. I’m hoping that this is a glitch." Great interview by Peter Murphy with @neilhimself, ahead of his appearance at #ILFDublin this Sunday! irishtimes.com/culture/books…
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📚 LIKE & RT TO ENTER🥳 #ILFDublin & @DublinLitAward are giving away three full sets of this year's #DubLitAward shortlisted books! Just like & Retweet this post to enter! Open to all Republic of Ireland residents - winners will be selected Tue 27 April #GiveawayAlert
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International Literature Festival Dublin returns to Merrion Square Park from 19 - 28 May! 🎉 From Stanley Tucci to Schitt's Creek, discover the programme & book tickets now at ilfdublin.com #ILFD23
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Our 2019 programme is now live! #ILFDublin returns 17 - 26 May to venues across #Dublin for a 10 day celebration of the best of international and homegrown literary talent. 100+ events for book lovers, young and old, to enjoy. Explore the full programme: ilfdublin.com/events
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A few photos from last night's amazing #ILFDublin Off the Page event with @caitlinmoran in conversation with @roisiningle before a full house at @NCH_Music. As you can probably tell, it wasn't exactly your run-of-the-mill literary event... facebook.com/media/set/?set=…
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Musician, co-founder of the Dresden Dolls, crowdfunding pioneer and author of ‘The Art of Asking’ @amandapalmer will be joined by columnist, author and activist @PennyRed for a very special #ILFDublin event at @TheRDS on Sat 26 May. Don't miss this! ilfdublin.com/events/amanda-…
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The #ILFDublin programme is now live! Celebrate the Here & Now, with a truly international line-up of over 120 authors & artists from 26 countries. Book yourself in for talks, performances, audio walks, podcasts & more! There’s something for everyone at ilfdublin.com.
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Now there's a night we won't be forgetting any time soon! Thank you to Stanley Tucci & @MarianKeyes for such a fantastic conversation and thanks to everyone who joined us for this magical evening. #ILFD23 📸Kamyla Abreu
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🚨 Giveaway alert! 🚨 Like, share & follow for a chance to win copies of these two amazing World War II stories. Three lucky winners announced Friday at 12:00 PM! Join us for Past Secrets & Hidden Stories: @philearle & @WelshDragonParr on Sun 30 May! 🎟👉 bit.ly/3oeWfHQ
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We hope you enjoyed our little slice of literary paradise as much as we did! 📚 A big thank you to everyone who joined us over the last 10 days at #ILFD23 and a HUGE thank you to the team, the crew & all the partners and friends of the festival who helped us to dream big.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, @neilhimself, Michael Rosen, @PennyRed and more will join us for a very special edition of #ILFDublin, as we celebrate our 21st birthday. The full line-up of events for the festival, which runs 19 - 27 May 2018, can be found at ilfdublin.com
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That's a wrap! Thank you everyone who visited us in @MerrionSqDub the last 11 days, our wonderful speakers & performers, our brilliant partners for helping us dream very big this year, and everyone behind the scenes who brought it all to life. See you next year at #ILFDublin!
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#ILFDublin 2018 officially gets underway this weekend, but we've got the most special of pre-festival events this evening. The incredible Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will join @sineadgleeson in conversation before a full house at @TheCCD. We can't wait!
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And that's a wrap! The sun has set on another wonderful year of International Literature Festival Dublin here in Merrion Square Park. Thank you for joining us – we'll be back before you know it! #ILFD2024 📸 Ana Duca @DubCityCouncil @artscouncil_ie
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With 160+ events, you're spoiled for choice at #ILFDublin! 🤩 Celebrate #25YearsOfStories in Merrion Square Park from 19 - 29 May with visits from Bernardine Evaristo, Ardal O'Hanlon, Cecelia Ahern, Francesca Simon, Derek Landy & more! Visit ilfdublin.com for details.
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Join us at @TheCCD for 'An Evening with Neil Gaiman' on Sun 27 May, bringing the curtain down on #ILFDublin 2018. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from @neilhimself, who’ll be joined in conversation by @PatrickFreyne1! ilfdublin.com/events/an-even…
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#ILFD2024 is here and #KeepingItLit! Join us in Merrion Square Park from 17 - 26 May for ten days of literature, laughs & loads of fun. Visit ilfdublin.com to see what's on! Brought to you by @DubCityCouncil with support from @artscouncil_ie & @DublinCityofLit
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Coming up at 6:00 PM - @rcbregman in conversation with @oneilllo! His new book Humankind takes some of the world’s most famous studies and events and reframes them, providing a remarkable new perspective on human history. @NLinIreland @DutchLiterature crowdcast.io/e/rutger-bregma…
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Tickets #OnSale now for @BadBridget: @leannemcck & @Elaineffarrell in conversation with @roisiningle as part of @Brigit_Dublin! 🗓️ Wed 1 Feb, 18:30 📍 @thegibsonhotel 🎟️ €12 / 10 @DubrayBooks @PenguinIEBooks ilfdublin.com/whats-on/off-t…
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#ILFD23 is a vibe. Look at that sunshine. Come on down to Merrion Square Park! We’ve got drinks and snacks and glorious weather waiting for you.
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That’s a wrap on #ILFDublin 2021! To all of our amazing partners, our wonderful guests, and our fabulous audience members, thank you for an unforgettable festival! Until next time 🥰

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The eagle has landed! We can confirm @RichardEGrant arrived in Dublin just a few minutes ago and we're working hard to get him to Merrion Square lickety split! We're optimistic that we'll be able to start as soon as he's had a chance to catch his breath 😄
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We’re counting down to An Evening with @neilhimself this evening at @TheCCD, bringing the curtain down on #ILFDublin 2018. A few tickets available on the door. Kicks off at 8pm! ilfdublin.com/events/an-even…
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We're excited to welcome @yanisvaroufakis back to #ILFDublin for a special online event on Mon 26 Oct. He'll discuss his latest book 'Another Now: Dispatches from an Alternative Present' and more with journalist and broadcaster @lawlor_aine. Don't miss it! ilfdublin.com/events/another…
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As #ILFD23 comes to a close, we have to give a BIG thank you to our amazing volunteer team! Leave them a little love in the comments, we couldn't have done it without them 💙 #Volunteer
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Well... that was an INCREDIBLE way to kick off #ILFDublin 2018. Fascinating insights from the inimitable Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, in conversation with the ever-capable @sineadgleeson at @TheCCD. That's our biggest ever #ILFDublin event! Certainly one to remember. 📷: @MarRadford
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GREAT NEWS: Due to phenomenal demand, the launch of @DerekLandy & @Mr_S_Pleasant's 'Midnight' will now take place in @TheRDS next Saturday, 26 May. We've released some extra tickets here: ilfdublin.com/events/derek-l…
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Not to be missed at #ILFDublin: Greece’s former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis comes to @TheRDS on Sun May 28th: ilfdublin.com/events/yanis-v…
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"Would you have liked to be a poet?" "I am a poet!" Fantastic event with Werner Herzog & chairperson Carlo Gebler this evening. #ILFDublin
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We are delighted to announce a special #ILFDublin Off The Page event with bestselling author and social activist @NaomiAKlein at @NationalStad on Fri 18 Oct. She'll join @gold_lgold to discuss her new book 'On Fire: The Burning Case for a Green New Deal'. ilfdublin.com/events/naomi-k…
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One for the Books! We're delighted to share the 2020 #ILFDublin programme, brought to you by @DubCityCouncil & supported by @artscouncil_ie. Join us from 22 - 28 October, as we host some of the world's leading thinkers for a fantastic online programme. ilfdublin.com/events
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Good morning and welcome to Day 1 of International Literature Festival Dublin! 🎉 There's plenty going on today, incl. the @DublinLitAward Winner Announcement (!!!), so check in with us throughout the day to see what's coming up. @DubCityCouncil @artscouncil_ie @RTE_Culture
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Not long now - International Literature Festival Dublin kicks off in just under two weeks! Celebrate the Here & Now from 20 - 30 May. Visit ilfdublin.com to discover a world of books. #ILFDublin is a @DubCityCouncil initiative kindly supported by @artscouncil_ie
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#ILFD23 kicks off Friday 19 May! With something for curious minds of all ages, you won't want to miss this. 📚 Returning to Merrion Square Park for ten days of literary fun for everyone. Visit ilfdublin.com to explore the programme and book tickets!
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BIG NEWS: We are delighted to welcome @NigelSlater to #ILFDublin for an Off The Page event next month to mark the publication of 'Greenfeast: autumn, winter'. He joins @MarianKeyes in conversation at @OReillyTheatre on Wed 13 Nov. Tickets and info: ilfdublin.com/events/nigel-s…
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Say hello to the newest member of the #ILFD family! We're delighted to welcome @sashadebuyl to the role of Literature & Ideas Programmer. Stay tuned for programme updates in the coming weeks! #ILFD23 ilfdublin.com/updates/text/n…
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"My favourite books this year have been written by Irish women." Roddy Doyle name-checking @elainefeeney16, @SarahCrossan and @michellegallen as his ultimate lockdown reads. #ILFDublin
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Happy anniversary #ILFDublin! 🎉 The lineup of events for the 25th edition of International Literature Festival Dublin, running 19 - 29 May, is now LIVE! Explore the programme now at ilfdublin.com #ILFD25 @DubCityCouncil @artscouncil_ie @DublinCityofLit @DublinLitAward
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#Weekend One of #ILFD23 is kicking off now in Merrion Square Park 🎉 Today you can look forward to everything from paint parties to tarot readings and of course...books! Browse & book at ilfdublin.com and check out a few highlights in the thread below ⬇️ 🧵1/5
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Mieko Kawakami and Rónán Hession, two authors from different corners of the globe, share a literary eye for vulnerable, gentle characters in a hostile world. #ILFDublin #ILFD25 #25YearsStories @picadorbooks @mieko_kawakami @MumblinDeafRo ilfdublin.com/whats-on/festi…
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Musician, co-founder of the Dresden Dolls, crowdfunding pioneer and author of ‘The Art of Asking’ @amandapalmer will be joined by columnist, author and activist @PennyRed for a very special #ILFDublin event at @TheRDS on Sat 26 May. Don't miss this! ilfdublin.com/events/amanda-…
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We are delighted to welcome @janet_smyth to our festival team. Janet joins the festival as our newly appointed Family & Children's Events Programmer.😍 ilfdublin.com/news/new-appoi… #ILFDublin
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Raise your hand if you're excited for Stanley Tucci tomorrow 🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋
An absolute delight to have @stanelyTucci at our #GraftonSt shop this morning! Head into the @ILFDublin festival bookshop Saturday evening for your signed copy. ow.ly/r0t650OrWcq
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Making her debut at #ILFDublin, Somali-British author Nadifa Mohamed presents her new novel The Fortune Men, which tells the story of Mahmood Mattan, an immigrant in Cardiff in 1952, who is wrongly accused of murder. 📆 Thu 27, 8PM 🎟 bit.ly/3xIQI0z @thesailorsgirl
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In light of the Covid 19 pandemic, #ILFDublin 2020 has been postponed. We look forward to presenting a reimagined version of the festival in Autumn 2020. 'If we winter this one out, we can summer anywhere.' - Seamus Heaney mailchi.mp/ilfdublin/postpon…
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Join Kazuo Ishiguro for a special #OffThePage event in conversation with @sineadgleeson to discuss his eagerly awaited new book, 'Klara and the Sun'. Fri 12 March, book here 👉ilfdublin.com/events/off-the… #ILFDublin #OffThePage
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This May as part of #ILFDublin, Rachel Kushner, Lydia Davis, André Aciman, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vivian Gornick and Salman Rushdie will talk about their forms & influences, giving audiences a unique insight into their artistic minds and motivations. ilfdublin.com/updates/latest…
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And we’re live! #ILFDublin returns May 20th - 29th 2017 with 60+ events. Explore the festival programme in full at ilfdublin.com
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We are so excited to welcome @PulitzerPrizes winners Mark Stevens & Annalyn Swan to #ILFDublin tomorrow to talk with Colm Tóibín about Revelations: Francis Bacon. 🎟️👉 bit.ly/32zNkXa @francisbacon @HarperCollinsUK @TheHughLane @IMMAIreland @VisArtsIreland @ArtefactIre
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Today's the day! #ILFDublin officially gets underway, brought to you by @DubCityCouncil & supported by @artscouncil_ie, running 'til 28 Oct. Tune in from 11am for the @DublinLitAward winner announcement, broadcast from @homeofguinness. Tickets and info: ilfdublin.com/events
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Named by @observeruk as a 'rising star of 2019', we're thrilled to welcome Irish-Nigerian historian, sociologist, broadcaster and author @EmmaDabiri to discuss her book 'Don't Touch My Hair' and more at @smockalley on Sun 26 May. ilfdublin.com/events/dont-to… #ILFDublin
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It's our great pleasure to welcome @PatrickFreyne1 to #ILFDublin to discuss his fantastic debut essay collection 'OK, Let's Do Your Stupid' with the wonderful @emiliepine. Join us for a special online event on Tue 27 Oct. ilfdublin.com/events/lets-do…
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That's a wrap on #ILFDublin 2020, brought to you by @DubCityCouncil and supported by @artscouncil_ie. This edition of the festival was unlike no other and we'd love to hear how your experience was. What worked? Would could be improved? Let us know! surveymonkey.com/r/MJ38SBH?u…
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A date for the diary: the brilliant @yanisvaroufakis comes to @TheRDS on Sun May 28th, as part of #ILFDublin 2017: ilfdublin.com/events/yanis-v…
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Join us at @TheCCD for 'An Evening with Neil Gaiman' on Sun 27 May, bringing the curtain down on #ILFDublin 2018. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from @neilhimself, who’ll be joined in conversation by @PatrickFreyne1! ilfdublin.com/events/an-even…
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Fantastic discussion between @yanisvaroufakis and our chairperson this evening @lawlor_aine, talking the democratisation of the economic sphere and more. #ILFDublin crowdcast.io/e/yanis-varoufa…
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We're excited to welcome @yanisvaroufakis back to #ILFDublin for a special online event on Mon 26 Oct. He'll discuss his latest book 'Another Now: Dispatches from an Alternative Present' and more with journalist and broadcaster @lawlor_aine. Don't miss it! ilfdublin.com/events/another…
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Mark your calendars 🗓️ #IrelandReads is coming up on 24 February! What book will you be getting lost in this year? @LibrariesIre @dubcilib
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. @DubCityCouncil has today announced an incredible shortlist of authors for International DUBLIN Literary Award 2020. The @DublinLitAward winner will be announced by @LordMayorDublin on Thu 22nd October, as part of #ILFDublin 2020. #DubLitAward ilfdublin.com/news/dublin-ci…
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Musician, co-founder of the Dresden Dolls, crowdfunding pioneer and author of ‘The Art of Asking’ @amandapalmer will be joined by columnist, author and activist @PennyRed for a very special #ILFDublin event at @TheRDS on Sat 26 May. Don't miss this! ilfdublin.com/events/amanda-…
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A librarian has been suspended after creating a fake identity to 'borrow' unpopular books, saving them from culling: ln.is/qz.com/877961/ljQlI
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#ILFDublin is over for another year! We had an incredible 10 days at the festival and would like to thank @DubCityCouncil and @artscouncil_ie for making the festival possible. Thanks also to the festival team, especially the incredible volunteers who helped us stage 100+ events!
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Do you have an old ha’penny? You can bring it along to Ha’penny Bridge tomorrow and swap it for a book, as part of our #ILFDublin launch! More info here from @IrishTimesBooks: irishtimes.com/culture/books…
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We are delighted to partner with @galway2020 and @IPB_Insurance to present a series of events inspired by the late, great Tim Robinson at #ILFDublin 2020. Closing event with @fotoole, Moya Cannon, Nicolas Fève & @RobGMacfarlane this Wed 28 Oct. Tickets: ilfdublin.com/events/unfoldi…
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We're delighted to have Jessica Traynor & Maeve Higgins hosting the special #ILFDublin @DublinLitAward podcast series, taking you inside this year's shortlisted novels and speaking exclusively to the award nominees. @JessicaTraynor6 @maevehiggins #DubLitAward
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We're very excited to announced a new #ILFDublin podcast series, Portals. Hosted by @CaelainnH, Portals takes listeners beyond their radius, through conversations with a half-dozen writers from across the globe. First episode lands Mon 18 May. Read more: sh1.sendinblue.com/2ngqmqhv9…
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Huge congratulations to Anna! Very tough call for the #DublinLitAward judges, we're sure.
The 25th Winner of the #DubLitAward is.... @DubCityCouncil is delighted to announce #Milkman by Irish author Anna Burns as the 2020 International #DubLitAward, published by @FaberBooks & @GraywolfPress. Warmest congratulations, Anna! @dubcilib @DublinCityofLit @ILFDublin
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Mieko Kawakami and Rónán Hession, two authors from different corners of the globe, share a literary eye for vulnerable, gentle characters in a hostile world. #ILFDublin #ILFD25 #25YearsStories @picadorbooks @mieko_kawakami @MumblinDeafRo ilfdublin.com/whats-on/festi…
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18:00 this evening: We're welcoming @yanisvaroufakis back to #ILFDublin for a special online event. He'll discuss his latest book 'Another Now: Dispatches from an Alternative Present' and more with journalist and broadcaster @lawlor_aine. Don't miss it! ilfdublin.com/events/another…
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The best things are worth waiting for! We'll hold the fort 🫡
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Fantastic news! Planning permission has been granted for ambitious plans to restore a historic Georgian townhouse in Dublin's north inner city as a new home for poetry in Ireland, the @PoetryIreland Centre. poetryireland.ie/news/the-ne…
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We're excited to welcome @yanisvaroufakis back to #ILFDublin for a special online event on Mon 26 Oct. He'll discuss his latest book 'Another Now: Dispatches from an Alternative Present' and more with journalist and broadcaster @lawlor_aine. Don't miss it! ilfdublin.com/events/another…
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Wonderful news for Anna Burns, who has become the first Northern Irish winner of the Booker Prize. theguardian.com/books/2018/o…
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The end of a very long queue! Thanks to the very generous @NigelSlater for joining us in Dublin this evening and signing hundreds of copies of his books. Thanks also to @HarperCollins and @4thEstateBooks for making this event possible and to hostess with the mostest @MarianKeyes!
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The inimitable @Rubywax brings her one-woman, five-star show ‘Frazzled’ to @OReillyTheatre for #ILFDublin 2017: ilfdublin.com/events/frazzle…
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"The compelling lineup of participants includes international heavy-hitters Roxane Gay, Yanis Varoufakis and artist Ai Weiwei alongside the cream of Irish talent." Thanks to @RTE_Culture for this #ILFDublin preview! rte.ie/culture/2020/0924/116…
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Great clip of @neilhimself in conversation with @OnlyAnExpert at 92nd Street Y last week ilfdublin.com/events/an-even…. We're really looking forward to welcoming Mr Gaiman to Dublin next month for two very special events, as part of #ILFDublin.
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Congratulations to Sebastian Barry, the first novelist to win the @CostaBookAwards ‘Book of the Year’ prize twice: irishtimes.com/culture/books…
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We can't wait to make Merrion Square Park our new home! 🎉🌳📚 With 160+ events for all ages, #ILFDublin welcomes you from 19 - 29 May for an unmissable 25th anniversary celebration! Visit ilfdublin.com to book tickets. #ILFD25 #25YearsOfStories
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Check out this gorgeous essay from @Sheela_no_gig in @stingingfly! Delighted to have Sheila and The Stinging Fly coming to #ILFD23. stingingfly.org/2023/05/10/t…
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Today at 18:00! We’re delighted to welcome world-renowned picture-book maker @OliverJeffers back to #ILFDublin to discuss his wonderful new book 'What We’ll Build: Plans for our Future Together' with @magsmwalsh. Tickets and info: ilfdublin.com/events/what-we…
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Just over a week until we welcome the wonderful @caitlinmoran to Dublin! She’ll join @roisiningle in conversation at @NCH_Music for a special #ILFDublin event on Fri 7 Sep. Tickets getting scarce… ilfdublin.com/events/caitlin…
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#ILFDublin and @DublinLitAward are giving away FOUR SETS of the #DubLitAward shortlisted books. 🎉 To enter LIKE + COMMENT on this post by 17 May. Winners announced on the 19th! #ILFD25 #BookGiveaway #BookFairy #CompetitionTime #EnterToWin @DubCityCouncil @DublinCityofLit
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A beautiful day to kick off ten days of literary loveliness, don't you think? 💙 Visit ilfdublin.com to see what's happening now through Sunday 26 May! #ILFD2024 @DubCityCouncil @dublin_ie 📸 @thesparklyshell
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It's our great pleasure to welcome @PatrickFreyne1 to #ILFDublin to discuss his fantastic debut essay collection 'OK, Let's Do Your Stupid Idea' with the wonderful @emiliepine. Join us for a special online event on Tue 27 Oct. ilfdublin.com/events/lets-do…
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Incredible moment as @NaomiAKlein invites young climate strikers up on stage to conclude a fascinating evening of discussion with @gold_lgold. #ILFDublin #OnFire
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We're delighted to welcome @caitlinmoran to Dublin for a special 'Off The Page' event at @NCH_Music. She'll be discussing her new novel 'How To Be Famous' and more. nch.ie/online/Caitlin-Moran-… #ILFDublin
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Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland features thoughts, poems, and essays by 72 members of Irish society including President Michael D Higgins, jockey Rachael Blackmore, ex-footballer Paul McGrath, and drag performer Panti Bliss. independent.ie/entertainment…
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We're delighted to welcome @tracey_thorn and @sineadgleeson to #ILFDublin for 'Just Like Life' at @smockalley on Sun 26 May. They'll join @byjimcarroll in conversation to discuss their respective recent releases, 'Another Planet' and 'Constellations'. ilfdublin.com/events/just-li…
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