Date: Friday 29th May 2026

Venue: Seanchaí- Kerry Writers’ Museum

Time: 6 PM

A Legacy of Voice and Vision
This year Salmon Poetry celebrates 45 years of publishing. From its early ground breaking titles to its ongoing commitment to international dialogue and fresh perspectives, Salmon has continually expanded the boundaries of Irish writing. We are delighted to present this special event featuring Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Mary B Kennelly, Eithne Hand, Mark Granier and Joan McBreen.

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Date: Friday 29th May 2026

Venue: Listowel Arms Hotel Main Room

Time: 6 PM

What we can learn from the land
Award winning Longford author, John Connell’s The Wisdom of Farmers: What We Can Learn from the Land is a thoughtful, illuminating rumination on the life lessons from those who work the land and the millennia of wisdom they draw upon when they go about their day, ‘making a living by turning light and time into money’. He skilfully synthesises philosophy, art, literature and spirituality to bolster his thoughts on such topics as stoicism, the food chain and the role of community.

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Date: Friday 29th May 2026

Venue: Listowel Arms Hotel Main Room

Time: 4.30 PM

Voices of Irish Women

Join Laureate for Irish Fiction Éilís NíDhuibhne and Catherine Dunne in conversation.

Expect wit, warmth and great words with celebrated authors Éilís NíDhuibhne and Catherine Dunne. Éilís NíDhuibhne writes short stories and novels, in English and Irish, and has published almost thirty books. Her work is widely translated and anthologised. Her novel, The Dancers Dancing, was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction. Catherine Dunne?is the best-selling author of twelve novels, several essays and one work of non-fiction.? Catherine’s novels have been shortlisted for several prizes, including?Novel of the Year?at the?Irish Book Awards?and the?International Strega Prize.?Her work has been translated into several languages and she was the recipient of the?2018 Irish PEN Award?for Outstanding Contribution to Irish Literature.

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Date: Friday 29th May 2026

Venue: St John’s Theatre & Arts Centre

Time: 4 PM

Tá litríocht na Gaelainne á saothrú i Lios Tuathail leis na cianta. Sa chaint shuaithinseach seo, léifidh agus pléifidh Séamus Barra rogha saothar ó bhruach na Féile le ceithre céad bliain anuas. Ó fhilíocht na mbard anuas tríd an traidisiún béil go dtí Séamus de Bhilmot in aimsir na hathbheochana, bígí linn chun blaiseadh a fháil den oidhreacht shaibhir seo atá ró-fhada á ligean i ndearmad.

Séamus Barra Ó Súilleabháin will bring the audience on a journey through four pieces of Irish language literature composed in Listowel over four centuries. From a 16-century praise poem composed by a visiting professional bard, through the oral tradition of local Irish speakers, down to the work of a forgotten playwright, join us to get a taste of the hidden Irish language literary tradition in Listowel district.

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Date: Friday 29th May 2026

Venue: Kilmorna Collection

Time: FROM 3.30 PM

A gentle remedy for the challenges and joys of life
Hosted by poet and poetry pharmacist, Enda Wyley will select and prescribe a poem, designed to make you feel better, which you can bring home and read at your leisure. Wyley shares poems that offer comfort, reflection and moments of quiet connection. Rediscover the healing power of words at this truly lovely experience.

Book your appointment as they are strictly limited through our website www.writersweek.ie

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