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Miriam O'Callaghan: Life, Work and Everything

Miriam O'Callaghan

Broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan in conversation about life, work and everything in between.

Dr Ebun Joseph: Writing Across Genres, From Ideas to the Page

Dr Ebun Joseph

A practical writing workshop with Dr Ebun Joseph, exploring the many ways our ideas can become books.

Aisling Rawle: The Compound

Aisling Rawle

Aisling Rawle in conversation with author and journalist Vicki Notaro about her acclaimed debut novel The Compound.

Myles Dungan: The Waterboys

Myles Dungan

Historian and broadcaster Myles Dungan presents the story of two Irish engineers who changed the history of California.

Sophie Hannah: 100 Years of Murder, Celebrating Agatha Christie

Sophie Hannah

Sophie Hannah sits down with acclaimed Irish crime writer Catherine Ryan Howard to discuss the legacy of Agatha Christie. 

Have I Got Your Attention?

Ailín Kennedy, Mike McGrath-Bryan

Ailín Kennedy and Mike McGrath-Bryan on their guide to adult ADHD in Ireland.

The Red Line Poetry Evening, Oíche Filíochta

Nell Regan, Nessa O'Mahony, Martina Dalton, Celia de Fréine

An evening of poetry in English and Irish with acclaimed poets and the presentation of the Red Line Poetry Competition Awards.

Siobhán Fenton: Ourselves Alone

Siobhán Fenton

Siobhán Fenton sits down with noted political correspondent Gavan Reilly to discuss her new book Ourselves Alone: Sinn Féin Behind Closed Doors. 

Justine Stafford: The Irish Art of It'll Be Grand

Justine Stafford

Comedian and podcaster Justine Stafford sits down with presenter and pop culture host Fionnula Jay to chat about her new book "The Irish Art of It'll Be Grand".

Cecelia Ahern in conversation with Ryan Tubridy

Cecelia Ahern, Ryan Tubridy

Ryan Tubridy talks to Cecelia Ahern about her work and her newly released novel. 

South County Dublin Through the Lens of the 1926 Census

Liz Gillis

Historian Liz Gillis looks at South County Dublin through the lens of the 1926 census.

CHARLEEN HURTUBISE: SAOIRSE

Charleen Hurtubise, Chloe Cowman

Join author Charlene Hurtubise as she talks about her new book Saoirse with Chloe Cowman (Nurse Fancy Pants).

An Evening with Sarah Waters

Sarah Waters

Sarah Waters sits down with Dr. Mary McAuliffe to discuss her work, queer history and the history that has shaped her work.

Red Wine and Crime

Gill Perdue, Mary Watson, Jo Spain

Settle in with a glass of red as crime fiction superstars Gill Perdue, Mary Watson and Jo Spain sit down with presenter Ruth Scott.

Ruth Ennis and Oran Doyle: Young Adult event for secondary schools

Ruth Ennis, Oran Doyle

A young adult event for secondary schools with Ruth Ennis and Oran Doyle. Book through the box office at the Civic Theatre.

Film Screening: The Charlie O'Leary Story

Fergus Dowd

A powerful Dublin story of football and determination following Charlie O'Leary's remarkable journey through the beautiful game.

Crime on Campus

Lisa Harding, Imani Thompson

Join Imani Thompson, author of Honey, and Lisa Harding, author of The Wildelings, as they talk to Tanya Sweeney about their dark, campus thrillers.

Finding Calm in a Busy World

Dearbhla Mescal, Miriam Mulcahy

Dearbhla Mescal and Miriam Mulcahy on nature, wellbeing and finding calm in a busy world.

Anthony Delaney: Queer Georgians

Anthony Delaney

Historian, actor and broadcaster Anthony Delaney sits down with Brian Sheehan to discuss his new book, Queer Georgians: A Hidden History of Lovers, Lawbreakers and Homemakers.

Artscope: Reel Flamenco

Artscope

A vibrant celebration of dance, music and storytelling. Presented as part of the Culture Programme for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026.

Unfolding Stories: A guide to making handmade books

Roxana Manouchehri

A practical hands-on workshop to make a handmade book with Roxana Manouchehri.

Let's Play Football

Gordon D'Arcy, Paul Howard

Gordon D'Arcy and Paul Howard present Let's Play Football. A schools event for 1st and 2nd class. Book through the box office at the Civic Theatre.

First Fiction: Debut Novels

Jen Bray, Rebecca Murphy

Rebecca Murphy and Jennifer Bray sit down with Chloe Cowman to discuss their journeys to their debut novels.

A Bigger Life: Louise O'Neill in conversation with Lynn Ruane

Louise O'Neill, Lynn Ruane

Louise O'Neill sits down with Senator Lynn Ruane to discuss her memoir "A Bigger Life".

Karen Harte, Philip Barret, Kate Escolin

A full day of comics, illustration, creative activities and family-friendly festival moments with Karen Harte, Philip Barret and Kate Escolin.

Tanya Sweeney: Write That Novel!

Tanya Sweeney

A writing workshop with Tanya Sweeney.

Alan Nolan: The Grand Central Cinema Club, Lights, Camera, Mayhem!

Alan Nolan

Alan Nolan brings The Grand Central Cinema Club to the stage. Lights, camera, mayhem!

Murph the Magician

Murph the Magician

A family friendly magic show.

Karen Harte: Effie is Offline Draw Along

Karen Harte

A draw along session with illustrator Karen Harte based on Effie is Offline.

We Are What We Keep: A Life through the SDCC Archive

Carla Soden

SDCC Archivist Carla Soden paints a vivid picture of the life of Marjorie Ruth Carden using the archives of Woodville House.

Colm Keegan: Camcorder

Colm Keegan

Poet Colm Keegan performs pieces from his new release "Camcorder" and discusses his work with Senator Lynn Ruane.

Bríd Lyons: Songs from the Red Line

Bríd Lyons

Songwriter in Residence Bríd Lyons presents a showcase of new music from participants of the Red Line Book Festival songwriting programme.

Emmet Kirwan: An Evening of Theatre and Spoken Word

Emmet Kirwan

An evening of theatre and spoken word with Tallaght native Emmet Kirwan, with excerpts from his acclaimed work including Dublin Oldschool and Riot and exclusive previews of new work. Followed by Q&A.

Alan Nolan: The Grand Central Cinema Club, Lights, Camera, Mayhem!

Alan Nolan

Alan Nolan brings The Grand Central Cinema Club to the stage. Lights, camera, mayhem!

Mary Kennedy: Now You Are Wonderful

Mary Kennedy

Broadcaster Mary Kennedy on her book Now You Are Wonderful. 

Louise Brangan: The Fallen

Louise Brangan

As Ireland marks 30 years since the closure of its last Magdalene Laundry, Louise Brangan sits down with historian Leanne McCormick to discuss her book, The Fallen which brings together the stories of women who experienced Ireland's Magdalene Laundries and Mother and Baby Homes.

Aoife McMahon: Behind the Mic

Aoife McMahon, Sinéad Cuddihy

Join Sinéad Cuddihy for a fascinating conversation with acclaimed audiobook narrator Aoife McMahon as she reveals what it takes to bring stories to life through the spoken word.

Ardal O'Hanlon in conversation with Rick O'Shea

Ardal O'Hanlon, Rick O'Shea

Get ready for an evening of pure entertainment as beloved comedic icon and actor Ardal O'Hanlon sits down for a lively conversation with broadcaster Rick O'Shea.