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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 4h

We’re delighted to be bringing you a day of dynamic and thought-provoking events out at @tudublin.bsky.social’s Grangegorman campus, exploring sustainability and sustainable development themes. Full details on all events and bookings at our website ➡️ bit.ly/3KL6OBL @tudublinsustain.bsky.social

dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 5h

Catch NewBliss, the immersive one-man show by Keith Donald, at #DBF25! Join us at our DBF After Dark Festival Club for this captivating evening event telling Keith’s story through verse, prose and music 🎟️ bit.ly/4nLycho

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The Irish Pages Press @irishpages.bsky.social · 19h

We are delighted to be collaborating with the PATHOS project and @dublinbookfest.bsky.social for this event on Saturday, Nov 8th (@immaireland.bsky.social):
dublinbookfestival.com/event/confli...

More info about our ‘War in Europe’ issue at:
irishpages.org/product/vol-...

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Skein Press @skeinpress.bsky.social · 7h

Taking place as part of a one day literature event in partnership with @dublincityuni.bsky.social and @dublinbookfest.bsky.social

Tickets here: dublinbookfestival.com/event/class-...

Class Acts: Equality, Connection and Belonging - Dublin Book Festival

Curated in partnership with DCU Cultural Arts Officer Marcella Bannon and Arts Council Writer in Residence Sarah Gilmartin. A day-long event that highlights writers who illuminate often underrepresen...

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Banshee Press @bansheepress.bsky.social · 10h

Open for three more days! 💫

Banshee Press @bansheepress.bsky.social · 7d

Submissions for issue 21 (spring/summer 2026) are open until 31 October! Submission guidelines are at the link below. We're looking forward to reading your short fiction, poetry, flash & essays! ✨

bansheepress.org/submit

Submit — Banshee Press

Banshee Press is open for book submissions from 1-15 October. We are also accepting submissions for issue 21 (spring/summer 2026) until 31 October!

bansheepress.org

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 2d

Join us at our Festival Hub as bestselling crime writers Marie Cassidy and Gill Perdue delve into their latest novels, and explore the lure of crime writing for readers and writers alike 🎟️ bit.ly/3J6KuC0

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The Lilliput Press @lilliputpress.bsky.social · 2d

The Scribendi exhibition is officially open to the public until November 2 - do not miss it! Thank you to everyone who attended the exhibition opening and Dublin Book Festival event yesterday, it was a really special day 🎉

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PVA Books @pva-books.bsky.social · 4d

We are delighted to be returning to @dublinbookfest.bsky.social!

Join us on 7 November for a panel discussion exploring the pleasures and pitfalls of writing about different art forms, featuring 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴-contributor Maggie Armstrong. Do come!

dublinbookfestival.com/event/dbf-af...

DBF After Dark Festival Club: Echoes on the Page - Dublin Book Festival

Immerse yourself in an evening of artforms at our DBF After Dark Festival Club, where we’ll be exploring books inspired by music, art and film. Anna Carey’s Our Song (Hachette) is a story of second ch...

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Sinéad Gleeson @sineadgleeson.bsky.social · 4d

Steve's Pyke's Scribendi: Portraits of Irish Writers 1985-2025 launches at Photo Museum Ireland tonight. It features over 100 portraits, inc. Naoise Dolan (who we're thinking of), Edna O'Brien, Colm Tóibín, Iris Murdoch, John McGahern @lilliputpress.bsky.social www.lilliputpress.ie/products/scr...

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · 4d

Join Ruby Free and @seanronayne.bsky.social at this year’s @dublinbookfest.bsky.social to immerse yourself in nature through discussing the stories behind their best-selling books: Nature Boy and #Rathlin, A Wild Life. Tickets have nearly sold out:
dublinbookfestival.com/event/immers...

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 5d

We’re thrilled to be partnering with @dublincityuni.bsky.social again for a day of literature events at St Patrick’s Campus on November 6th. Find out more over on our website and book your spot(s) to join us ⬇️

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 5d

@dublinbookfest.bsky.social and DCU are delighted to announce the return of their partnership for the second year running with 'Class Acts: Equality, Connection and Belonging', a one-day literature event, taking place on 6th November at St Patrick’s Campus.
Read: launch.dcu.ie/47eWOJI

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks Jackie, we’ll be glad to see you there and no doubt many familiar faces ❤️

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Dublin UNESCO City of Literature @dublincityoflit.bsky.social · 6d

🎤SLAMOVISION – an international poetry competition between UNESCO cities of literature is coming to Dublin this November during @dublinbookfest.bsky.social 🎤

#Slamovision #DublinCityofLiterature #CitiesofLiterature #DBF2025

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 6d

Join us at our Festival Hub on Sun 9 Nov as we celebrate the life and legacy of Seán Rocks 🎟️ bit.ly/3IIFSC1

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 6d

Have you a big love for the short form? Join us at our Festival Club as we delve into three powerful debut short-story collections from Claire-Lise Kieffer, Shane Tivenan and Dave Tynan 🎟️ bit.ly/4o3thIr

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Macha Press @machapress.bsky.social · 6d

We are delighted to announce that Susanna Galbraith's MORSELS will be launched in Dublin @gutterbookshop.bsky.social
as part of this year's @dublinbookfest.bsky.social

Tickets available at: dublinbookfestival.com/event/morsel...

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Book Launch: morsels - Dublin Book Festival

Susanna Galbraith’s debut collection, morsels (Macha Press) is a formally ambitious multi-sequence debut collection. The title series ‘morsels’ explores the ways language and its absences shape our re...

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 7d

Join @tramppress.bsky.social and DBF this November for a festive book launch for their brilliant new anthology of stories capturing the breadth of experiences an Irish Christmas offers 🎟️ bit.ly/3KBuzfx

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 7d

Let yourself be swept away at an evening of conversation around three transportive and absorbing novels, with Oisín Fagan, Barbara Leahy and Ferdia Lennon in conversation with Emily Hourican about their latest books 🎟️ bit.ly/4nxUiE1

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 8d

Join us for an afternoon of conversation around two wonderful books exploring Ireland’s natural world, past and present 🎟️ bit.ly/3IRThHN

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 9d

Join us for a powerful evening of conversation and readings around poetry and the duty of care 🎟️ bit.ly/3Ks6BDt

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 10d

We are deeply saddened by Manchán Magan’s passing, he joined us many times over the years at the festival and was a joy to work with. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family and friends

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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · 11d

If you'd like to know more about her new book, Dr Leanne Calvert will be part of a panel discussion, ‘Women, Struggle and Resilience’, taking place at @ria.ie on 6 November as part of this year's Dublin Book Festival.

@leannecalvert.bsky.social
@ulhistory.bsky.social
@dublinbookfest.bsky.social

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 11d

Join us as we explore two fascinating stories from history, with authors Kevin Rafter and Lin Rose Clark in conversation with Hugh Linehan 🎟️ bit.ly/4mJMvlu

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Winter Papers @winterpapers.bsky.social · 11d

Come say hello to WP 11 as part of @dublinbookfest.bsky.social Sat Nov 8, all welcome

dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 12d

A highlight of the Irish publishing calendar each year, join us as we launch @winterpapers.bsky.social Vol. 11 at our Festival Hub this November 🎟️ bit.ly/46TicTx

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The Lilliput Press @lilliputpress.bsky.social · 12d

We're delighted to have a few Lilliput authors included in this year's unreal line-up at @dublinbookfest.bsky.social 🎉

Don't miss your chance to see STEVE PYKE, SHANE TIVENAN, MARY MORRISSY, KEITH DONALD and LIN ROSE CLARK, and check out the full programme to see all of the-

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