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PVA Books @pva-books.bsky.social · 18h

We are delighted to be returning to @dublinbookfest.bsky.social!

Join us on 7 November for a panel discussion exploring the pleasures and pitfalls of writing about different art forms, featuring 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴-contributor Maggie Armstrong. Do come!

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DBF After Dark Festival Club: Echoes on the Page - Dublin Book Festival

Immerse yourself in an evening of artforms at our DBF After Dark Festival Club, where we’ll be exploring books inspired by music, art and film. Anna Carey’s Our Song (Hachette) is a story of second ch...

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Sinéad Gleeson @sineadgleeson.bsky.social · 19h

Steve's Pyke's Scribendi: Portraits of Irish Writers 1985-2025 launches at Photo Museum Ireland tonight. It features over 100 portraits, inc. Naoise Dolan (who we're thinking of), Edna O'Brien, Colm Tóibín, Iris Murdoch, John McGahern @lilliputpress.bsky.social www.lilliputpress.ie/products/scr...

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 1d

Join Ruby Free and @seanronayne.bsky.social at this year’s @dublinbookfest.bsky.social to immerse yourself in nature through discussing the stories behind their best-selling books: Nature Boy and #Rathlin, A Wild Life. Tickets have nearly sold out:
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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 1d

We’re thrilled to be partnering with @dublincityuni.bsky.social again for a day of literature events at St Patrick’s Campus on November 6th. Find out more over on our website and book your spot(s) to join us ⬇️

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 1d

@dublinbookfest.bsky.social and DCU are delighted to announce the return of their partnership for the second year running with 'Class Acts: Equality, Connection and Belonging', a one-day literature event, taking place on 6th November at St Patrick’s Campus.
Read: launch.dcu.ie/47eWOJI

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Jackie, we’ll be glad to see you there and no doubt many familiar faces ❤️

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Dublin UNESCO City of Literature @dublincityoflit.bsky.social · 2d

🎤SLAMOVISION – an international poetry competition between UNESCO cities of literature is coming to Dublin this November during @dublinbookfest.bsky.social 🎤

#Slamovision #DublinCityofLiterature #CitiesofLiterature #DBF2025

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 2d

Join us at our Festival Hub on Sun 9 Nov as we celebrate the life and legacy of Seán Rocks 🎟️ bit.ly/3IIFSC1

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 2d

Have you a big love for the short form? Join us at our Festival Club as we delve into three powerful debut short-story collections from Claire-Lise Kieffer, Shane Tivenan and Dave Tynan 🎟️ bit.ly/4o3thIr

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Macha Press @machapress.bsky.social · 2d

We are delighted to announce that Susanna Galbraith's MORSELS will be launched in Dublin @gutterbookshop.bsky.social
as part of this year's @dublinbookfest.bsky.social

Tickets available at: dublinbookfestival.com/event/morsel...

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Book Launch: morsels - Dublin Book Festival

Susanna Galbraith’s debut collection, morsels (Macha Press) is a formally ambitious multi-sequence debut collection. The title series ‘morsels’ explores the ways language and its absences shape our re...

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 3d

Join @tramppress.bsky.social and DBF this November for a festive book launch for their brilliant new anthology of stories capturing the breadth of experiences an Irish Christmas offers 🎟️ bit.ly/3KBuzfx

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 4d

Let yourself be swept away at an evening of conversation around three transportive and absorbing novels, with Oisín Fagan, Barbara Leahy and Ferdia Lennon in conversation with Emily Hourican about their latest books 🎟️ bit.ly/4nxUiE1

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 4d

Join us for an afternoon of conversation around two wonderful books exploring Ireland’s natural world, past and present 🎟️ bit.ly/3IRThHN

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 5d

Join us for a powerful evening of conversation and readings around poetry and the duty of care 🎟️ bit.ly/3Ks6BDt

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 6d

We are deeply saddened by Manchán Magan’s passing, he joined us many times over the years at the festival and was a joy to work with. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family and friends

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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · 7d

If you'd like to know more about her new book, Dr Leanne Calvert will be part of a panel discussion, ‘Women, Struggle and Resilience’, taking place at @ria.ie on 6 November as part of this year's Dublin Book Festival.

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@ulhistory.bsky.social
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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 7d

Join us as we explore two fascinating stories from history, with authors Kevin Rafter and Lin Rose Clark in conversation with Hugh Linehan 🎟️ bit.ly/4mJMvlu

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Winter Papers @winterpapers.bsky.social · 8d

Come say hello to WP 11 as part of @dublinbookfest.bsky.social Sat Nov 8, all welcome

dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 8d

A highlight of the Irish publishing calendar each year, join us as we launch @winterpapers.bsky.social Vol. 11 at our Festival Hub this November 🎟️ bit.ly/46TicTx

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The Lilliput Press @lilliputpress.bsky.social · 8d

We're delighted to have a few Lilliput authors included in this year's unreal line-up at @dublinbookfest.bsky.social 🎉

Don't miss your chance to see STEVE PYKE, SHANE TIVENAN, MARY MORRISSY, KEITH DONALD and LIN ROSE CLARK, and check out the full programme to see all of the-

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 8d

A highlight of the Irish publishing calendar each year, join us as we launch @winterpapers.bsky.social Vol. 11 at our Festival Hub this November 🎟️ bit.ly/46TicTx

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 8d

We love to celebrate new voices, so join us at this event where we’ll be exploring four brilliant debut novels 🎟️ bit.ly/4pQLNFO #DBF25

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 9d

Join us for a powerful morning of conversation with authors Evelyn Conlon, Sinéad Gleeson and Clodagh Finn, exploring the impact of women activists in Ireland through the decades, and some of the great writing that captures their stories 🎟️ bit.ly/4mFkhbu

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Macha Press @machapress.bsky.social · 11d

Joining this knockout panel as part of this year's @dublinbookfest.bsky.social
are @gphibbett.bsky.social, Sam Furlong & Sophie White, in conversation with @mollytwomey.bsky.social.

Saturday 08th November @ 11:30 am
@irishwriterscentre.bsky.social

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Writing the Body - Dublin Book Festival

Joining our panel are poet and essayist Gustav Parker Hibbett whose debut collection High Jump as Icarus Story won the 2025 John Pollard Foundation International Poetry Prize, Sam Furlong whose just-p...

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 13d

Join us for this special launch event for Twelve Paintings, a captivating new book exploring the life and work of acclaimed Irish artist Colin Davidson #DBF25 🎟️ bit.ly/4gRaVbu

dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 13d

Great read from Susan Marie Martin who will be in conversation with Leanne Calvert, Caroline West and Mary McAuliffe on Thu 6 Nov at RIA Dawson St bit.ly/48rsyMI

RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 14d

Why did Dublin authorities try to ban street trading in the 1920s? The move to ban women traders selling fruit, vegetables and fish at Dublin street markets was led by a group of 'substantial ratepayers', writes @susanmariemartin.bsky.social @ucc.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Why did Dublin authorities try to ban street trading in 1920s?

The move to ban women traders selling fruit, vegetables and fish at Dublin street markets was led by a group of 'substantial ratepayers'

www.rte.ie

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 15d

✨ Limited amount of new tickets just released for An Evening with Michael Palin at #DBF25. Book to join us while tickets remain! Event taking place Thursday 6 November at 7pm in Trinity College Dublin ✨bit.ly/4mznwkL