All Weekend - Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September 2026
The Venue (@ The Knights)
| All Day | Book Stall with Featured Books |
Friday 4th September 2026
The Venue (@ The Knights)
| 19:00–19:30 | Festival Launch |
| 19:30–20:30 | Performance Poetry with Seven Sisters Poetry |
Saturday 5th September 2026
Sean Lemass Library
| 10:30–11:30 | Magic and Myths (Workshop for Children) with Laura Keohane, Alex Dunne |
| 10:30–11:30 | Elizabeth Daly Interview with Stephen O'Brien |
| 12:00–13:30 | Writing for Children (Workshop for Adults) with Laura Keohane, Alex Dunne |
| 12:00–14:00 | Storytelling Workshop with Ruth Marshall |
RX Pharmacy
| All Day | Poetry on Perscription with Martin Vernon |
The Venue (@ The Knights)
| 11:00–12:30 | Improvisation and Character Prep with Emmet Ryan |
| 13:00–14:00 | Archaeology Talk with John O'Brien |
| 14:00–15:30 | Crime Writing Workshop with Marueen Purcell |
| 17:00–19:00 | Young People's Poetry Slam (15-25 yrs) with David O'Halloran |
Community Hub (opp. Dunnes)
| 10:30–12:00 | Public Speaking Workshop with Toastmasters |
| 12:30–13:30 | Peadar King Interview with Madge O'Callaghan |
| 14:00–16:00 | Songwriting Workshop with David Hope |
| 16:30–18:00 | Journalistic Writing Workshop with Conor Ryan |
Source
| 11:00–13:00 | Poetry Workshop with Lauren McNamara |
| 13:30–15:30 | Poetry Slam (All Ages) with Lauren McNamara |
| 16:00–17:00 | Anne Marie Flanagan Interview with Peadar King |
Sunday 6th September 2026
The Venue (@ The Knights)
| 11:00–13:00 | Writer's Panel Discussion (Hosted by Peadar King) with K.J Clarke, Sheila Killian, Mary Heeran White, Michelle McLoughney |
| 14:00–15:00 | Comedy Workshop with Goose Chase Theatre |
| 16:00–17:30 | All Ages Poetry Slam with Goose Chase Theatre |
| 18:00–19:00 | Panel Discussion with Grainne O'Brien, Laura Keohane, Alex Dunne |
| 19:00 | Closing Ceremoney |
Community Hub (opp. Dunnes)
| 11:00–13:00 | Drama Workshop with Conor O'Donnell |
| 15:00–16:00 | Poetry Workshop (Ag Lorg on Dán) with Órla Márie |
| 16:30–18:00 | Dermot Maguire Open Mic (Let's hear from the locals) with Amherst Writers Group & More |
Source
| 11:00–12:30 | Creative Writing Workshop (Writing with Lore) with Tracy Fahey |
| 13:00–14:00 | M.A Purcell Interview with Órla Márie |
| 14:00–15:00 | Denise O'Brien & Siobhan Purcell in Conversation |