The events in this schedule are happening live in Dingle and Baile an Fheirtéaraigh. You must book a ticket online in advance of the event and comply with COVID 19 policy.
The live, in-person events will also be streamed live online. Online events will be free to view.
Friday November 19
19.30 – 20.30 IST/GMT
Live, in-person at The Dingle Skellig Hotel
Opening session and keynote plenary
Reclaiming the European Street by President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins
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Saturday November 20
11.00 IST/GMT
Live, in-person Áras Bhréanainn, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh
Ceardlann do leanaí 8–12 le Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta
Ionad: In-person Áras Bhréanainn, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh
11.00 – IST/GMT
Live, in-person
Ceardlann Sadhbh Devlin
14.00 – 14.45 IST/GMT
Live in-person at An Diseart
and live streamed online
Look It’s A Woman Writer
Éilis Ní Dhuibhne and Evelyn Conlon
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15.00 – 15,45 IST/GMT
Ionad: Live, Áras Bhréanainn, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh
Ceiliúradh Scríbhneoireachta Shiobhán agus Mhícheál Ó Súilleabháin
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15.30 – 16.15 IST/GMT
Live, in-person at An Diseart
and live streamed online
Carlo Gébler in conversation with Sara Baume
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18.00 – 18.45 IST/GMT
Live, in-person at An Diseart
and live streamed online
Diarmaid Ferriter
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19.30 – 20.15 IST/GMT
Live, in-person at An Diseart
and live streamed online
Ar Scáth a Chéile le Declan Kiberd agus Irene Duffy Lynch
Language Culture and the Art of Translation
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Sunday November 21
11.00 – 11.45 IST/GMT
Live, in-person at An Diseart
and live streamed online
Taghd Mac Dhonnagáin
Cathal Poirtéir i gcomhrá leis an údar agus an foilsitheoir Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin
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12.30 – 13.15 IST/GMT
Live,in person at An Diseart
and live streamed online
Leabhar Gaeilge na Bliana: Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde – Cnámh
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14.30 – 15.15 IST/GMT
Live, in-person at An Diseart
and live streamed online
Claire Keegan interviewed by Tanya Farrelly
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16.00 – 16.45 IST/GMT
Live, in-person at An Diseart
and live streamed online
John Patrick McHugh & Nicole Flattery
chaired by Mia Colleran
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17.30 – 18.15 IST/GMT
Live, in-person an An Diseart
and live streamed online
Wardens of Skellig Michael with Catherine Merrigan & Robert L. Harris
chaired by Deanna O’Connor
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19.30 – 20.15 IST/GMT
Live, in-person at An Diseart
and live streamed online
Declan O’Rourke
The Pawn Broker’s Reward
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A summary of the Covid policy for the Dingle Literary Festival 2021.
We want to assure you that the festival is taking every precaution to ensure your safety, the safety of the authors and our team.
Our Covid Policy for the Festival is as follows:
- Entry by ticket only.
- Covid Certification is required for entry for everyone over 18 years of age.
- Proof of ID may also be requested.
- Mandatory mask wearing will remain in place at all events.
- Social distancing of a minimum of one metre will be in place.
- A minimum of 1 metre social distancing will remain in place at all events.
- Patrons should remain seated throughout the event.
The safety of authors, audiences and the team at the Dingle Literary Festival is the top priority to Dingle Lit and the venues involved. We are working in collaboration with our venue partners to ensure all Government guidance relating to Covid-19 is adhered to.
Capacity at all venues has been restricted in line with the guidelines. Our seating arrangements at the events will reflect the need for social distancing.
Hand sanitiser will be available onsite.
Tickets are limited for our live audience events and booking is essential.
Full details of our Covid policy can be found here: https://dinglelit.ie/covid-19-and-dingle-lit/
Thank you for your support, patience and understanding with the situation.
Special thanks to:
