Ireland's Town of Books Festival
2013 Programme:
All events are FREE unless noted otherwise.
13 September, Friday
**please note, booksellers will not be selling on this day**
Louise Philips, Award winning crime writer of bestseller
Red Ribbons
Louise will read from her 2nd chilling book, A Doll's House
Graiguenamanagh Library, 8pm
Bunny:
An intimate monologue, written by Shameless and Skins writer Jack Thorne
Presented by Sparks Productions (FYI, adult language & themes)
Duiske Inn, €8. Doors 7.30, start 8pm
14 September, Saturday
Booksellers open 10am to 6pm
Library open from 10-1.30
Graiguenamanagh Community Garden open day:
Bring the kids and come see the garden, & perhaps chat with us about the plants! 10–5
Children's Workshop on Imagination & Story
Helena Duggan, graphic designer & children's author
Bring pencils/colouring pencils & paper if you have some. (Will also be provided.)
Ages 9+ The Abbey Hall, 11am
Paint on a Mural!
Fun for all ages! At the basketball court, Abbey Hall 12-2pm
Paul Howard, AKA Ross O’Carroll-Kelly
Paul Howard is an, author and comedy writer, and the creator of the cult character Ross O’Carroll-Kelly. He will read from his newest book Downturn Abbey.
In Graiguenamanagh Library, 2pm
Children's Book Reading & Workshop
Paula Leyden, award winning author of The Butterfly Heart, and The Sleeping Baobab Tree
For ages 9+ 2pm, The Abbey Hall
Writing Workshop for Older Children
Author Edward Crane gives writing tips, & talks about The Havishams, his children's fantasy series. Ages 10+ The Abbey Hall, 4pm
Bunny:
An intimate monologue, written by Shameless and Skins writer Jack Thorne
Presented by Sparks Productions (FYI, adult language & themes)
Duiske Inn, €8. Doors 7.30, start 8pm
There will also be music throughout the streets during the day
Sunday 15 September
Booksellers open 10am to 6pm
Artisan Food & Craft Market
Local producers and makers will tempt you with their wares.
Free. Held alongside the Michealmas Fair
Michealmas Fair
The traditional Michealmas Festival in the village of Tinnahinch, Graiguenamanagh will be revived today! In a bye-gone era the village was a hub of activity. Once a year when the festival came to town, rural and urban dwellers met and exchanged produce, services, cultural ideas and stories. There will be a traditional sheep auction, farm animal displays, activities for children, music, stalls, a duck race, and more!
Held just across the Bridge, €5 entry
Bunny:
An intimate monologue, written by Shameless and Skins writer Jack Thorne
Presented by Sparks Productions (FYI, adult language & themes)
Duiske Inn, €8. Doors 7.30, start 8pm
SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER! :-)