Going to the festival
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.
Ireland literary festival
West Cork Literary Festival
Literary festival in Bantry with readings, workshops, seminars and international authors.
Bantry, County Cork, IrelandJuly
What it is about
Literary festival in Bantry with readings, workshops, seminars and international authors.
Organisers
West Cork Music
Attendance notes
Strong workshop and reader/writer community appeal.
Check the official site for current dates, accessibility, venue maps, ticket rules, waiting lists and livestream options.
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