Free Clare festival celebrates local authors and libraries
CLARE Libraries has announced the line-up for Clare Readers Festival 2023.
Clare Readers Festival is a literary celebration of writing and reading that promises to ignite the passion for literature in the hearts of book lovers and creators alike.
The event is set to take place from Tuesday, November 14 to Thursday, November 23 in Ennis and Shannon libraries and it is free for all who are eager to explore contemporary and new Irish writing.
The festival line-up includes:
* Ennis Library, Tuesday, November 14, 6:30pm to 7:30pm with Moïra Fowley, in conversation with Sarah Marie Griffin.
* Shannon Library, Thursday, November 16, 7pm to 8pm with Donal Ryan in conversation with Madge O’Callaghan.
* Shannon Library, Thursday, November 23, 7pm to 8pm with Kerri Ní Dochartaigh in conversation with Róisín Á Costello.
The Clare Readers Festival promises to be a “literary journey that will delight and engage attendees of all ages”.
Speaking at the launch of the festival programme, Clare County Librarian, Helen Walsh, said: “The Clare Readers Festival is a testament to the library’s commitment to fostering a love for reading, promoting Irish authors, and making the literary world accessible to everyone.
“We are delighted to be able to provide these events free of charge with the support from Creative Ireland.”