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Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Kerry Writer's Museum announce full programme of events for Listowel Literary Festival
The full programme for this year's Literary Festival, released on Monday (April 28), includes a host of events that will be of high interest to those into literature, history and the arts. Some of the renowned writers who will appear at the festival include award-winning authors Fergal Keane, Lisa Harding, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Jess Kidd, Julian Borger and Rónán Hession. Celebrated musicians Andy Irvine and Mike Hanrahan will also speak and play some of their finest tunes at individual events. Ireland's oldest literary festival will also feature Kerry writers including Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Victoria Kennefick, Eileen Sheehan, Paddy Bushe and Lorraine Carey. The upcoming celebration is the result of a collaboration between three leading local cultural institutions; Kerry Writers' Museum, Listowel Writers' Week and St. John's Theatre and Arts Centre. The festival has been awarded €44,520 in funding under the Literature in Listowel Grant Scheme, administered by Kerry County Council and supported by the Arts Council. Cara Trant, executive director of Kerry Writers' Museum, said festival organisers are honoured to receive this 'vital support'. 'The Listowel Literary Festival allows us to celebrate the written word while continuing our work to support writers at all stages of their careers – especially those rooted in the cultural and creative life of Kerry,' Ms Trant said. "It builds on the town's rich literary heritage and brings together our key arts and cultural partners to create something truly special. 'This is a celebration of literature that is both global and deeply rooted in our local community. We look forward to welcoming audiences to a rich and engaging programme in 2025.' ADVERTISEMENT The festival, consisting of readings, interviews, panel discussions, and workshops as well as interactive walks and open mic sessions, will take place from Wednesday, May 28 to Sunday, June 1. Events will take place across venues including the Kerry Writers' Museum and St. John's Theatre, The Listowel Arms Hotel, The Plaza Hall, local pubs, and spaces throughout the town. To view the full festival programme of events, those interested can visit
BBC News
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Faversham: Celebrities to take to stage at literary festival
One of Kent's largest literary festivals gets under way on Literary Festival offers a week-long "eclectic range of speakers and events", its organisers Alison Steadman, who plays Pam in Gavin and Stacey, will be on stage in talking about her life and career to tie in with her autobiography. Other well-known authors visiting the Kent market town include Michael Rosen, actress Dame Harriet Walter, designer Dame Zandra Rhodes and Paralympian Jonnie Peacock. The annual festival, which began in 2018, offers an "exciting mix of well-known authors, leading thinkers, up-and-coming writers, and local talent". As well as guest talks it features writing competitions, workshops, slam poetry and children's events. A spokesperson said: "The quality and scope of the programme is what gets us excited and makes it a festival that people want to come to."The festival runs over nine days at various venues around the town until 2 March.
