Opening Night Readings
Open to public with free entry; attendees hear prominent writers read from new works.
~19:00
Listowel Writers’ Week Literary Festival
Listowel Writers’ Week
Listowel, Ireland
May 27 - 31, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each year, the Kerry town of Listowel hosts Ireland's oldest literary festival, Listowel Writers' Week. Writers, poets, and artists gather in the heritage town for readings and events, in a celebration founded in 1970 by local writers, among them the playwright John B. Keane, in honor of the written word.
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Day 1 · May 27
Day 3 · May 29
Seanchaí Storytelling Session
Family-friendly event; visitors can listen respectfully to performers.
~15:00
Where it happens
Músaem Scríbhneoirí Chiarraí (Kerry Writers’ Museum)
Listowel, Ireland
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Plan the timing
Basic English understanding
Read the local rhythm
Appreciation of literature
Keep the visit respectful
Maintain silence during readings, avoid flash photography.
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Listowel Writers’ Week Literary Festival
Listowel Writers’ Week
Listowel, Ireland
Each year, the Kerry town of Listowel hosts Ireland's oldest literary festival, Listowel Writers' Week. Writers, poets, and artists gather in the heritage town for readings and events, in a celebration founded in 1970 by local writers, among them the playwright John B. Keane, in honor of the written word.
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May 27 - 31, 2026Confirmed dates
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Founded in 1970 by Message Writers Bryan MacMahon and John B. Keane, Listowel Writers’ Week honors Kerry’s rich literary tradition. The festival was established just after the poet Patrick Kavanagh’s death, with the goal of celebrating local and national writers and making literature accessible to all. Today it remains an intimate, community-driven gathering where attendees mingle with authors and hometown favorites.
Key moments to know
Day 1May 27~19:00Expected
Opening Night Readings
Open to public with free entry; attendees hear prominent writers read from new works.
Day 3May 29~15:00Expected
Seanchaí Storytelling Session
Family-friendly event; visitors can listen respectfully to performers.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Basic English understanding
Read the local rhythm
Appreciation of literature
Keep the visit respectful
Maintain silence during readings, avoid flash photography.
Photo with care
As a literary festival, no particular dress code but respectful behavior is appreciated.
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May 27 - 31, 2026
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City / Area
Listowel
Listowel (North Kerry)
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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