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Ireland's premier literary event, #ILFD celebrates international and Irish writing. Returns 16 - 25 May 2025. linktr.ee/ilfdublin

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International Literature Festival Dublin @ilfdublin.bsky.social · Apr 17

One park. Ten days. A world of stories. 📚✨

This May, Merrion Square Park becomes a literary wonderland with the International Literature Festival Dublin. With 200+ events for all ages, tasty food trucks, and a pop-up bookshop, there’s a story for everyone. 🌳🌮🍺

🎟️ Discover more at ilfdublin.com

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Dave Rudden @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social · May 27

An absolutely gorgeous time at @ilfdublin.bsky.social - thank you so much for supporting Conn and I (and letting me play D & D with some very Chaotically Good writers!)

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Tolka @tolkajournal.bsky.social · May 27

Thank you so much to all who braved the weather to join us at
@ilfdublin.bsky.social on Friday evening, and of course to our wonderful contributors for sharing their work 🩵
Order the new issue now via our website and we’ll ship it straight to your door 🚢 tolkajournal.org/shop

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International Literature Festival Dublin @ilfdublin.bsky.social · May 26

Thank You from ILFD! 🙏📚

As the curtain falls on this year’s International Literature Festival Dublin, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made it unforgettable: the brilliant writers, passionate readers, curious minds, and dedicated teams behind the scenes. #ILFD25

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Philip Ardagh @philipardagh.bsky.social · May 25

Those who've seen me at the @ilfdublin.bsky.social, this weekend, will know it's never about ME. It's always about pleasing my adoring public. I am so GIVING. I don't want to put words in your mouth but I suspect 'Christlike' or 'saintly' spring to mind. Here are a couple of snaps taken post-event.

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Martina Devlin @martinadevlinbooks.bsky.social · May 25

Graphic novelist Aimée de Jongh describes going undercover to research life in a #Lesbos #refugee camp. “Drawing is a tool to show something journalists can’t,” she says. @ILFDublin.bsky.social #NewDutchWriting

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · May 25

I'm in the "fangirling historians" faze of life. Could've listened to Serhii Plokhy for hours, so grateful to the @ilfdublin.bsky.social for bringing him to Dublin.

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Nivi @niviis.bsky.social · May 23

The brilliant @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social at the @ilfdublin.bsky.social ...can listen to her for hours.

Rebecca Solnit on stage at the International literature festival in Dublin.

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The Reviews Hub @thereviewshub.bsky.social · May 24

#REVIEW #THEATRE Sensory Storytime @ilfdublin.bsky.social "a very fun experience"🌟🌟🌟🌟
www.thereviewshub.com/sensory-stor... #DUBLIN

Sensory Storytime - Merrion Square Park, International Literary Festival Dublin 2025 - The Reviews Hub

The International Literature Festival Dublin has brought a wealth of children’s entertainment for its 2025 edition. Aisling Breen’s Sensory Storytime is among them. Beginning with every parent’s night...

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Orla Nic Aodha @orlanicaodha.bsky.social · May 24

Brilliant night @ilfdublin.bsky.social with Emmet O'Brien, Jan Brierton and John Cummins

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Mish Dalton @mishdalton.bsky.social · May 23

Thank you @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social for the wisdom, truth and hope this evening (and also for the shout-out to librarians for having the facts :)) #ILFD @ilfdublin.bsky.social

Cover of Rebecca Solnit book No Straight Road takes you there

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · May 23

From the Date with an Agent audience seven years ago to the stage today. Thanks so much @samblakebooks.bsky.social for hosting such a brilliant event @ilfdublin.bsky.social

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International Literature Festival Dublin @ilfdublin.bsky.social · May 23

Join bestselling author-illustrator Laura Ellen Anderson for a magical, fun-filled event all about Marnie Midnight & The Minibeast Mission! 🌙🐛🎨

Discover how real-life creatures inspire her stories, then get creative and design your own minibeast. Perfect for young imaginations – happening tomorrow!

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Marc de Faoite @marcdefaoite.bsky.social · May 23

If I was in Dublin today I would be attending @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social 's event at the @ilfdublin.bsky.social (but I'm not, so I can't).
ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...

No Straight Road | Rebecca Solnit

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Angela C @angelacoraccio.bsky.social · May 22

What a pleasure it was to hear @roxanegay.bsky.social be interviewed at @ilfdublin.bsky.social tonight! Truly a balm.

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Philip Ardagh @philipardagh.bsky.social · May 23

I'm off to Ireland to spread some Moomin love at the International Literature Festival Dublin. The car to the airport hasn't even left the drive yet and I'm sweating like an overweight Hemulen! #Moomins @ilfdublin.bsky.social

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Neil Hegarty @neilhegarty.bsky.social · May 22

At @ilfdublin.bsky.social last night, in conversation with Garrett Carr and Gerbrand Bakker. It was an excellent event: big thanks to everyone who came along.
@garrettcarr.bsky.social

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Dublin Literary Award @dublinlitaward.bsky.social · May 22

🏆 The Adversary by Michael Crummey has won the 2025 Dublin Literary Award! 🏆

Nominated by Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries and published by Knopf Canada, this powerful novel takes the top honour in the award’s 30th year. 🎉

#DublinLitAward #DLA30yrs

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International Literature Festival Dublin @ilfdublin.bsky.social · May 22

Another packed day ahead at ILFD25, with the Dublin Literary Award, Roxane Gay, Hwang Bo-reum and even more to discover! 📚✨🌍

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David Hayden @seventydys.bsky.social · May 22

Reading from my story ‘Jenny and the Viking’ last weekend @ilfdublin.bsky.social for the launch of the summer issue @stingingfly.bsky.social. Superb readings from Tara Bergin, Aoife Bhreatnach, James Hudson, Liz Quirke, and Tenaya Steed. Thanks to all involved. Photo by Ger Holland.

Me emerging from the foliage to read a story in a tent on Merrion Square in Dublin.

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The Stinging Fly @stingingfly.bsky.social · May 21

Tenaya’s winning story, ‘Missing the Eclipse’: stingingfly.org/product/summ...

Tenaya was announced as the winner of the award at our launch event at @ilfdublin.bsky.social last Saturday.
She has a new story ‘Water Lilies’ in the new Summer 2025 issue.
stingingfly.org/product/summ...

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Angus Laverty @gusclaw.bsky.social · May 21

And yes he was brilliant Headed home now with a bagful of books, a head full of images and ideas and filled new hunger for literature and reading #JavierCercas @ilfdublin.bsky.social

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · May 21

Dublin & booky peeps. I have two spare tickets for Rebecca Solnit at @ilfdublin.bsky.social this Friday at 8pm. I've got a horrible Summer cold & I don't want to cough for an hour & spread my germs. No need to pay, I'd just rather the seats weren't wasted! ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...

No Straight Road | Rebecca Solnit

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · May 21

I'll be chatting on this panel about curating Wired Our Own Way (a book of #Autistic #Essays published by @newislandbooks.bsky.social ) this Saturday @ilfdublin.bsky.social with @jenwallacecreates.bsky.social @chandrikanm.bsky.social and @aislingwalsh.bsky.social

Wired Our Own Way, Saturday 24th May at 16:00 at International literature festival Dublin

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Angus Laverty @gusclaw.bsky.social · May 21

Really excited to be attending this, author of one of my favourite novels 'Soldiers of Salamis', my favourite political work 'The Anatomy of a moment' the Terra Alta not too bad either #JavierCercas @ilfdublin.bsky.social

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Celina Buckley @celinabuckley.bsky.social · May 20

Really grateful to @ilfdublin.bsky.social for having me over the weekend. I gave workshops and was part of a lineup with people whose work I’ve loved for years!

Highly recommend the festival next year if you’re into books, art, or just a great day out.

#ILFDublin #ChildrensBooks #LiteraryFestival

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