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

Traveller Oral Traditions : Music & Poetry

Join gifted performers from the Travelling Community as they share the music, poetry, and stories that resonate within their cultural heritage. 
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Standing Still and Running Away with Alex Barclay & Christine Pillainayagam

Life is full of fight-or-flight, make-or-break moments. Will you stand up, stand out, stand still?
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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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Dystopias: Margarita García Robayo & Sandra Newman

Separated by geography but united by the human condition, two searingly observant writers offer intense and unsettling insights into modern life.
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Pawsitively Perfect Tails: Sensory Storytime

Perfect for tiny readers, dive into this household favourite with lots of tactile and sensory delights for very small people including songs, rhymes and games.
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City Forage Walk with Feebee

Join Feebee Foran for a nature adventure in the heart of Dublin city.
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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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