Literary Festival
Adiba Jaigirdar
Adiba Jaigirdar is the critically-acclaimed and bestselling author of The Henna Wars and Hani & Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating. A Bangladeshi/Irish writer...
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Authors & Artists
Authors & Artists
Meet the wonderful authors, illustrators, performers, and industry experts who will be sharing words, ideas, and conversations with audiences at the West Cork Literary Festival in 2026.
130 artists
Literary Festival
Adrian Tinniswood
Adrian Tinniswood, OBE FSA, is a true chronicler of the country houses of the UK and Ireland, having...
Literary Festival
Afric McGlinchey
Afric McGlinchey is an Irish-born poet with African connections. Her collections The lucky star of hidden things and...
Literary Festival
Agnes Lidbeck
Agnes Lidbeck is one of Sweden’s most prominent and versatile contemporary writers. She made her literary debut with Supporting Act in 2017, which...
Literary Festival
Áine Gallagher
Áine Gallagher is an award-winning comedian and storyteller. She supported Ardal O’Hanlon on his recent tour, enjoyed her own sold-out...
Literary Festival
Alexandra Tyndale
Alexandra Tyndale is based in West Cork. She began writing in 2019 and has had three stories included...
Literary Festival
Alice Barry
Alice Barry, a native of Cork, has established herself as a versatile figure in the realms of writing, acting, producing,...
Literary Festival
Andrea Mara
Andrea Mara is a number one Sunday Times, Irish Times and Kindle bestselling author, whose books have sold more than one million copies...
Literary Festival
Andrew Cunning
Andrew Cunning was born on the North coast of Ireland and now lives in North Belfast. He has a PhD...
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