Venue: St John’s Theatre & Arts Centre

Time: 8 PM

Based on the life of socialist writer and playwright Sean O’Casey, Inishfallen finds him at age 78, living far from his inner-city Dublin tenement upbringing in Devon.

Ronan Wilmot, famous for his film roles in In The Name of the Father, The Field and The General, but well-acquainted with stages like the Abbey, the Gate and the UK’s most famous playhouses, is captivating as O’Casey.

Audience members will be invited to walk down memory lane with the writer as he reminisces about life-changing events like the 1913 Dublin Lockout and the Easter Rising, and how he was inspired to write plays like the Shadow of a Gunman, Juno and the Paycock, the Plough and the Stars and the Silver Tassie.

Written by Eddie Naughton, whose Zelda was a critical hit in 2014, Inishfallen Fare Thee Well is a unique window into the mind of one of Ireland’s most celebrated creatives and not to be missed,

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Date: Sunday 31st May 2026

Venue: Listowel Arms Hotel Main Room

Time: 6 PM

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Date: Sunday 31st May 2026

Venue: St John’s Theatre & Arts Centre

Time: 3.30 PM

A True Story of Loss, Madness and Healing

In this deeply moving event, author Mary Ann Kenny discusses the raw and personal story behind her book?The Episode. She explores her remarkable journey through grief, following the sudden death of her husband, John. She reflects on her descent into psychosis, the complexities of psychiatric treatment, and her path to healing. Together, she delves into the power of storytelling, the urgent need for advocacy within mental health care, and the persistent stigma that surrounds mental illness.

With honesty and grace, Mary Ann reflects on trauma, resilience, and the ongoing journey of self-belief.

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Venue: Listowel Arms Hotel Main Room

Time: 3 PM

Our Deadly Summer?

The authors of the bestselling Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling series have teamed up again to bring us Our Deadly Summer, offering a fresh twist on their signature Aisling-style comedy.?It is a story about friendship, young women and bad men. Set in Dublin, London and New York, the book follows Trinity Students Laura and Dee, who set off to The Big Apple to have the summer of their lives. But there’s a twist: the book opens with them standing over a dead body.

Join this hilarious duo for some noughties nostalgia and a catch up on life after the Aislings.

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