Saturday 17 October
Fiction

Louise Kennedy and Donal Ryan

Trailblazing Irish Storytellers

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At a time when Irish literature is receiving more attention worldwide than ever before, two of Ireland’s most acclaimed storytellers come together to discuss their new novels, creative lives and inspirations.  

Louise Kennedy, the author of the number one bestselling Trespasses, recently adapted for TV, will be talking about her new book, a novel about love, friendship and paths not taken alongside Donal Ryan, the multi award winning literary star who will discuss his latest fiction about coming of age after a traumatic event. 

‘It’s a testament to Kennedy’s talents that we come to love and care so much about her characters.’
New York Times Book Review on Louise Kennedy

‘His paragraphs are unnoticeably beautiful, his heart always on show, and he writes with a social accuracy that is devastating.’
Anne Enright on Donal Ryan 

Saturday 17 October 2026
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4:30 pm
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£ 20.00 - £ 27.50

Under 30s: £12.50

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