Festival of Words, EU Focus, and New Voices | Dublin News

The Write By The Sea festival returns to Kilmore Quay this September with a stellar lineup, including Pulitzer winner Richard Ford and a special event with John Banville. Celebrating its 11th year, the volunteer-run fest spotlights Ireland’s EU presidency through European literature, folklore, translation, and poetry. Sunday dives into memoirs, short stories, and historical fiction, all reflecting Ireland’s vibrant literary scene. Tickets are on sale now. Meanwhile, the Heaney-Miłosz Residency in Kraków invites emerging writers—now including Irish expats—to apply by Sept 28. And in children’s lit, four Northern Irish creators launch “Look North” to amplify their work across autumn events and bookshops. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65ce88099ab32e99