International Literature Festival Dublin

Dublin’s annual celebration of the best of Irish and international literary talent

ILFD 2023

19 – 28 May

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Irish & International Writing

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Family, Children & Young Adults

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Fringe Programme

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Professional Development

Upcoming Events

In-Person

Choose Your Own Adventure with Sarah Coyle

Only you can decide what happens at Gwen’s birthday party in this fun-filled, pick your own story adventure with author Sarah Coyle.
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Be the Belle of the Ball with Tatyana Feeney

Young readers will have a ball with illustrator Tatyana Feeney’s workshop all about trusting your heart and being yourself.
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Efua Traoré Breaks the Curse

Join author Efua Traoré to explore the connection between our world and the supernatural, as she shares stories from her Yoruba heritage and mythology!
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Lindsay Galvin Rediscovers the Titanic

Author Lindsay Galvin will hold budding historians enthralled in a presentation that offers a fresh take on the historic tragedy of the Titanic.
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Hybrid

KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 2023

Book-loving broadcaster Rick O’Shea will reveal the winners of this year’s KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards in an in-person and live broadcast ceremony as part of ILFD.
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In The Queue for the Loo

Who’s in the loo? Find out with illustrator Harmen Van Straaten and Laura Watkinson!
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ILFD Returns With Largest Ever Schools Programme

This year, the annual celebration of literature welcomes the youngest readers to conquer chaos, break curses, train their brains, and celebrate the joy of reading and writing.
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New Appointments at International Literature Festival Dublin

International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) is delighted to announce the new appointment of Sasha de Buyl to the role of Literature & Ideas Programmer.
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Volunteer for ILFD23!

Get in on the action! Sign up now to be part of this year's International Literature Festival Dublin volunteer team.
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