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Echoes - Maeve Binchy and Irish Writers Festival

Festival with Maeve Binchy at its heart, celebrating contemporary Irish and international writers through talks, performances and walks.

Dalkey, County Dublin, IrelandOctober

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Tickets and programme

Festival dates, venues, line-ups and ticket releases change each year. Use the official links below for current availability and booking details.

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What it is about

Festival with Maeve Binchy at its heart, celebrating contemporary Irish and international writers through talks, performances and walks.

Attendance notes

Added from Irish festival coverage.

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