About Irish Writers' Weekend
The third biennial celebration of Irish writers and writing returns to the British Library for a packed weekend of conversations.
Confirmed speakers include (SATURDAY) Anne Enright, Brian Dillon, Djamel White, Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Jessica Traynor, Lisa Dwan, Louise Kennedy, Martin Doyle, Nikita Gill, Patrick Freyne, Rosamund Taylor, Sara Baume, Séamas O'Reilly, Sinéad Morrissey, Tim MacGabhann and Wendy Erskine and (SUNDAY) Andrea Mara, Eoin MacNamee, Jan Carson, Jessica Traynor, Keith Ridgway, Lisa Dwan, Liz Nugent, Niall Williams, Nikita Gill, Patrick Freyne, Rosamund Taylor, Sara Baume, Sam Blake and Wendy Erskine.
The full programme will be announced soon.
Single day or weekend in-person tickets are available, as well as all-weekend online passes that will give you all the Theatre sessions live and for the next two weeks on catch up.
To book a full Weekend pass please add Saturday and Sunday tickets to your basket, and a two-day discount will be applied.
Supported by Culture Ireland.
Your support
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Venue and bar opening times
This event will take place in the British Library Knowledge Centre and is also available to watch online. Tickets may be booked to attend in person, or to watch online.
If you are attending in person, please note that the Knowledge Centre and the bar will be open in advance of your event.
Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the start time of this event. If you have specific access requirements please email customer@bl.uk
Attending the event online
If you book an online ticket, you will receive the viewing link on the morning of the event. You can either watch the event live or during the next 14 days on catch up.
Concessions
There are a range of concessions available. These include discounts for British Library Members, Young Persons (16 – 25s), and visitors on Universal/Pension Credit and free entry for carers.
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