Meet the authors

In our annual flagship event, Jennifer Johnston and John McKenna join us to read from their works, share their experiences and engage in lively conversation with the audience.

'HANDS: Boatbuilder'

2011 is the Year of Crafts, and David Shaw-Smith will give a talk on his landmark Hands documentary series, followed by a screening of Boatbuilder. Legendary Shannon One Design boatbuilder Jimmy Furey will attend as our special guest. Other films in the Hands series will be screened throughout the weekend.

Workshops

Get to work! Dermot Healy and Vincent McDonnell will host our poetry and prose writing workshops for adults and Oisín McGann will host Transition Year students. Demand for places is high, so be sure to book early.

More programme highlights...

"Intimate, immediate and local, all in the best possible senses, The Dromineer Literary Festival was a joy to attend."
Dermot Bolger