Looking forward to this Friday at @wcorklitfest.bsky.social where my @doirepress.bsky.social bro John O'Donnell and I will read and have the chats with @mollytwomey.bsky.social See you there! #thiswriterslife #poetry www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...

This will be fabulous. Come to WCLF on Monday morning when @sachacoward.bsky.social will be chatting to @michaelwaldron.bsky.social (@crawfordartgallery.bsky.social) about Queer As Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters 🏳️‍🌈❤️📚

@sachacoward.bsky.social is an amazing speaker! Go to his talk if you can!

Pride Month may be over, but in Cork the celebrations continue into July with @wcorklitfest.bsky.social! Don't miss author @sachacoward.bsky.social discussing his book Queer as Folklore in the magnificent setting of Bantry House and Gardens. Tickets: www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes... #booksky

I’ll be there!!

I'll be performing @wcorklitfest.bsky.social on the 16th July with three other great poets. Come and see if you'd also like to take part in my workshop on Poetry and Community. Look forward to seeing you there. Retweets appreciated! 🌿🔦🐦 www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...

Rosaleen McDonagh features in this week's 'My Life in Books' with a beautiful round up of the books that have inspired, comforted, challenged and changed her We can't wait for Rosaleen's event at this year's @wcorklitfest.bsky.social on 12 July 💜

Wonderful reading inspiration from Rosaleen McDonagh in @irishexaminer.bsky.social. Rosaleen will be at WCLF on 12 July discussing her novel Contentious Spaces with Leeanne O'Donnell. Published by @skeinpress.bsky.social 🎟️ www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2026/... 🗞️ www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...

Looking forward to this! Come & join us…

Fabulous WOW interview with Louise O'Neill in @echolive.bsky.social in advance of her WCLF event on 17 July. Louise and Liz Nugent will be chatting to @esthermcarthyread.bsky.social in Bantry for this year's festival finale 🎟️ www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2026/... 🗞️ www.echolive.ie/wow/arid-418...

Neil Tully is the author of the wonderful debut novel The Visit and he's our guest author in Bantry Bookshop on Sat 11 July. Our free bookshops event are at 11.30am daily across the festival week @echolive.bsky.social @gillhessassociates.bsky.social www.echolive.ie/corklives/ar...

Dalkey next weekend, West Cork July 10-17, Dublin November 4-8.

What a gorgeous interview with Dearbhla Mescal in advance of her WCLF event on 11 July. Dearbhla will be chatting to Jackie Lynam and helping us all to find our joy 💛 @irishexaminer.bsky.social @gillhessassociates.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pe...

"I signed up for a novel-writing workshop during WCLF. To my dismay, all the participants had a novel underway or a workable concept. I had nothing - just an empty notepad and a vague sense of panic. By the end of the workshop my notepad was full." 👏 Kate Cuddihy ❤️ www.echolive.ie/corklives/ar...

Thanks for including WCLF in the list of three major literary festivals to look out for. "The inclusive festival also features family events and emerging writers, offering a vibrant programme for audiences of all ages." 🎟️ www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-festival/programme/ www.image.ie/living/three...

Dooneen is the incredible new novel written by Keith Ridgway and published by @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social. @rid9way.bsky.social will join us at WCLF for a FREE EVENT alongside Djamel White in Bantry Library on Saturday 11 July www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...

I'm going to #Ireland in July to take part in 2 events on Poetry and Community. It's suddenly struck me how poignant that is at this time. Can Poetry help? Is it all we have? Come to the @wcorklitfest.bsky.social & we might be able to answer those questions. 🌿 www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2026/...

We are delighted to share that Rosaleen McDonagh will be part of this year's @wcorklitfest.bsky.social in the beautiful town of Bantry ❤️ 📚 Rosaleen will be joined by Leeanne O'Donnell to celebrate #ContentiousSpaces on Sunday 12 July at 5pm in the Maritime Hotel www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2026/...

Our countdown is on to Dearbhla Mescal's visit to WCLF. She'll be bringing her joy to Bantry on 11 July when she'll be in conversation with Jackie Lynam. Tickets at link in our bio #FindingJoy @gillhessassociates.bsky.social @independent.ie www.independent.ie/lifestyle/de...

Catríona Lally joins us at WCLF on 11 July when she and @jencalleja.bsky.social will be discussing writing and class with @ermurray.bsky.social in a #FreeEvent in Bantry Library www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...

I have a feeling the West Cork Literary Festival is going to be one of the highlights of my year! I can't wait to join all the other fantastic writers/performers in Bantry in July. More details in the programme below. A MUST for anyone who loves words! www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...

We love this article in @echolive.bsky.social. Congratulations Mona Lynch and Seamus Harrington. Mona is a regular at WCLF every summer ❤️📚 www.echolive.ie/corklives/ar...

Did you catch the fabulous Charlie Mackesy on @rteradio1.bsky.social with Oliver Callan? Charlie will be at WCLF on 11 July talking about his gorgeous bestselling The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse books and if we're very lucky he'll treat us to a live drawing 💙 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

This is Great news and couldn't happen to a nicer poet! Look forward to performing with Daragh, Imasha and Gerry at the wonderful West Cork Literary festival next month. More details below. Hope to see you all there! @wcorklitfest.bsky.social www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2026/...

Thanks @yaycork.bsky.social! Yes, all of our WCLF events for children & families are free but ticketed. Tickets are flying out the door so book yours now. Fabulous line-up with @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social & more www.yaycork.ie/all-the-free...

Congratulations to Daragh Fleming, Cork Person of the Month. @daraghfleming.bsky.social will be reading his poetry in a Free Event at WCLF on 16 July. Come along to this showcase of Everyone Started Singing, a poetry anthology edited by @jennymitchellgo.bsky.social www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...

Great to see West Cork author Conor Power in @echolive.bsky.social. Conor will be telling us all about his GAA historical novel Hurling 1810 in Bantry Bookshop on 13 July as part of WCLF #FreeEvent www.echolive.ie/corklives/ar...

We're gearing up for an excellent edition of West Cork Literary Festival this summer. Will we see you there? Come and join us in Bantry 10-17 July. Here a taste of what to expect from a few days at the festival. Tickets for all events available at link in our bio www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNsl...

We're very excited about this news! We really miss The Fish Kitchen but it's great to see something as wonderful as Wildflour coming into their old space. It'll be such a lovely addition to the streets (and stomachs 😋) of Bantry #WildFlourBantry

A wonderful poem by Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin in honour of Poetry Day Ireland @poetryireland.bsky.social. Eiléan will read at WCLF in a @thegallerypress.bsky.social event on 13 July alongside John Fitzgerald and Annemarie Ní Churreáin www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

Did you catch Cork author Danielle McLaughlin on @rte.ie Arena with @rickoshea.bsky.social tonight? Danielle and fellow Cork-based author Mary Morrissy will join @laureateirishfict.bsky.social Éilís Ní Dhuibhne in an Island of Imagination event at WCLF 12 July. FREE 🎟️ www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Loved this new collection of poetry by Mícheál McCann, published by @thegallerypress.bsky.social. Mícheál will be reading alongside Nithy Kasa and @jesstraynor.bsky.social at WCLF on 15 July. This event is in association with @poetryireland.bsky.social 🎟️ in our bio www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...

Yes I’ve a bias but this is such a good pod for anyone with an interest in books, film, music etc. Excellent recommendations and another excellent episode by @sweetoblivion.bsky.social and @laurenmurphyjourno.bsky.social . Give it a listen and a follow. #speirgorm podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/g...

Scam Alert. We have been alerted by several authors who have received “invitations” to appear at WCLF. These bogus invitations ask authors to pay to appear at the festival. This is not us. We will never ask authors to pay to appear the festival

Delighted to be taking Tidal to Bantry and the mighty West Cork Literary Festival this summer. #thiswriterslife #poetry @doirepress.bsky.social

🏆 Gliff by Ali Smith has won the 2026 Dublin Literary Award! 🏆 Nominated by Katona József Library in Hungary and published by Hamish Hamilton and Penguin Random House, this powerful and inventive novel takes the top honour in the award’s 31st edition.

I loved the West Cork Lit Fest! I was just talking to another writer who also participated and we both agreed we dream of returning one day. 🥰

Thanks @rte.ie. We're delighted to be on this list of '10 of the best Irish arts festivals to visit this summer'. We're in very good company alongside our friends and neighbours @corkmidsummer.bsky.social. Great to see so many amazing festivals all over the country ❤️ www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

We're delighted to be on the @irishexaminer.bsky.social's list of "alternative Irish festivals focusing on wellness, connection and self". They have summed up WCLF in the loveliest way as a "unique literary festival that charms writers and readers alike" ❤️ www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...

Liz Nugent is bringing her brilliant new novel The Truth About Ruby Cooper to WCLF for a fabulous double-bill with Louise O'Neill on 17 July. Tickets at link in our bio 🎟️📚💚 @liznugent.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

Thanks to Irish Country Magazine for including WCLF in this list of 'top Irish literature festivals'. We're in great company! irishcountrymagazine.ie/the-top-iris...

Book now for our @childrensbooksireland.ie Writing for Children prof development session with Paddy Donnelly & Sarah Webb. Plus FREE tickets for these fabulous children's events with @theobrienpress.bsky.social authors Paddy Donnelly, @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social. 🎟️ in bio

Huge thanks to Margaret Donnellan and all at @echolive.bsky.social for this fabulous feature on our festival director Eimear. Read about some of the highlights of this year's festival and why you should all join us in Bantry from 10-17 July www.echolive.ie/wow/arid-418...

The fabulous Paddy Donnelly is coming to WCLF on Sunday 12 July and his event is for children ages 4-8 and their adults. Tickets for all our children's event are FREE and we've just released a few final tickets for Paddy's event. Grab yours while you can! www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...

Our WCLF event with Katriona O'Sullivan is sold out. Whether or not you were lucky enough to get a ticket you should read her incredible memoir Hungry www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

@sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social's new book ‘The Bookshop Sisters’ is available in all bookshops – grab your copy now!

We're very excited about this next step in our plans to build our own venue and hub for @westcorkmusic.bsky.social's three festivals: Chamber, Literary and Masters of Tradition journalofmusic.com/news/west-co...

We are proud partners of @poetryireland.bsky.social and have been delighted to receive their support for the past number of years and again this year. If you are organising poetry events do check this out and submit your application by 20 May

Are you an aspiring novelist? Want to skip the slush pile and pitch directly to leading literary agents and publishers? Our International Debut Novel Competition is open for entries until May 15! irishwriterscentre.ie/internationa...

Does anyone else dress up for a radio interview or is it just me? I rehearsed questions with the host who then didn't ask any of them! Glad to say I managed to plug my course with @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social & 2 events @wcorklitfest.bsky.social www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2026/...