To our funders, partners, guests and wonderful audiences – thank you so much for making 2025 one of our best years yet. We’re already looking forward to seeing you all in 2026.

The festival, formerly known as The Kate O’Brien Weekend, began in 1984 to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Limerick-born writer Kate O’Brien. It continues to honour the life and works of the author while promoting Limerick as a place of literary excellence.

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David McWilliams

Date: Sun 23 Feb, 3.00PM
Venue: Belltable
Admission: €15/12
David will be in conversation with Eileen O'Connor about his recent book 'Money'.
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Delphine Minoui

Date: Sat 22 Feb, 3.00PM
Venue: Belltable
Admission: €15/12
Delphine will be interviewed by Jane Massey about her book 'The Book Collectors of Daraya'.
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Diarmuid Johnson

Date: Sat 22 Feb, 12.30PM
Venue: Belltable
Admission: €15/12
Diarmuid will talk about and read extracts from his new book 'Ceallach'.

“Literature is forever the lamp of truth…”

April - Limerick Poetry Month