International Literature Festival Dublin

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

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ILFDublin 2022

19 – 29 May

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WriteNow

Irish & International Writing

StoryMachine

Family, Children & Young Adults

Boundless

Fringe Programme

Advance

Professional Development

2022 Highlights

In-Person

Fragments of the Whole: Marta Barone & Claire-Louise Bennett

Marta Barone and Claire-Louise Bennett explore the ways in which memories, images, and literature itself - shape the lives of their characters.
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Reading Landscapes: Adrian Duncan & Sara Baume

Two Irish writers with a flair for the visual and a talent for expressing the unspeakable look deep into landscape in their latest novels.
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Boundaries and Transgressions: Lauren Foley & Cristina Morales

Two voices raised in unison on bodies, disability, politics, and sex in a conversation guaranteed to be unmissable.
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Alternative Dublin Writers' Tour

Come on a tour through Dublin City Centre and learn about some of Ireland's most revered writers, their pathfinding works and their exciting and sometimes scandalous lives.
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Writer on the Run with Jane Mitchell

Engage body and mind as we run for a story with author and marathon runner Jane Mitchell. 
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Online

ILFD x DLA Shortlist Podcast Ep 4: At Night All Blood Is Black

In this episode, Jessica and Seán discuss ‘At Night all Blood is Black’, nominated by Bibliothèque de Reims, France. Their conversation is followed by an interview with the author,
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International Literature Festival Dublin opens Thursday 19 May

With a new literary village that transforms Merrion Square Park into a book lover’s paradise, there's something for readers big and small.
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Hot Off the Press!

A brilliant range of new books by Irish authors live onstage at International Literature Festival Dublin.
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Stories of Hope, Adventure, Identity and Resilience Take Centre Stage

International Literature Festival Dublin looks forward to welcoming the youngest of readers to delight in stories of hope, adventure, identity and resilience.
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