Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 21: A book with elements of fantasy, mythology or fairytale - Penelope Unbound by Mary Morrissy
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 19: A book that you found really scary - Redder Days by Sue Rainsford.
Winner of The Kate O’Brien Award 2019
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 19: A book your 8 year old self would have loved - Fia And The Last Snow Deer by Eilish Fisher
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 18: A book with a green cover - Necessary Treasons by Maeve Kelly
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 17: A book that deals with rebellion - The Pull Of The Stars by Emma Donoghue
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 16: A book about looking for a place to belong - The Country Girls by Enda O’Brien
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 15: A book set in the world of the arts - Fox, Swallow, Scarecrow by Éilís Ní Dhuibhne
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 14: A picture of your #RIWC26 TBR pile
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 13: A book that is an anthology- Windfall Irish nature poems to inspire and connect.
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 12: A book set in a city - Lazy City by Rachel Connolly
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 11: An author whom you’ve read multiple books by - Kate O’Brien
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April is poetry month in Limerick 2026
We will have readings each week to celebrate poetry. Our second of four readings is Grace Wells reading Here enjoy!
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 10: A book you discovered at a book event - A Beautiful Loan by Mary Costello
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 9: A book about sound or listening - Hagstone by Sinéad Gleeson
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 8: A book with a one word title - Once by Jo Slade
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 7: A book with singular character -Solo by Gráinne O’Brien
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 6: A book with LGBTQ+ themes - Ordinary Saints by Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin
Shortlisted for The Kate O’Brien Award 2026
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 5: A book with fantastic food - Service by Sarah Gilmartin
Shortlisted for The Kate O’Brien Award 2022
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 4: A book that features fire - Water in the Desert, Fire in the Night by Gethan Dick
Winner of The Kate O’Brien Award 2026
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April is poetry month in Limerick 2026. Our 1st of 4 readings is Vivienne McKechnie reading Half Moon Magic from her new collection Shades of Red published by Revival Press. Her collection will be launched by Donal Ryan on 24th April at The People’s Museum Limerick at 7.30pm all welcome.
Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 3: A book about renewal or transformation - Foster by Claire Keegan
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Read Irish Women Challenge 2026
Day 2: A book that deals with mental health or neurodivergence - How to build a boat by Elaine Feeney
Previous Kate O’Brien Award winner in 2021
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Happy International Women’s Day to the incredible women who carry their armour with grace. We celebrate the strength, courage &resilience carried by women everywhere-often quietly, without recognition but always with impact. May we continue to support, uplift & empower each other
Thank you to the Belltable for being a super venue for the Festival. Wonderful to have all the events in one place and thanks to the staff for the smooth running of it all.
#LLF2026
Winner of the Kate O'Brien Award at @limericklitfest.bsky.social , published by @tramppress.bsky.social - Waterin the Desert, Fire in the Night from Gethan Dick - only €10 while stocks last!
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Thank you to O’Mahony’s Booksellers for their support and for their smiling presence at every event of the Festival. Great to have such a wide selection of speakers books available to buy. A wonderful bookshop.
Thank you to Lawless flowers for the absolutely stunning flower arrangement. It made the stage look amazing and so beautiful.
Huge congratulations to debut writer Gethan Dick! If you haven't picked up #WaterInTheDesertFireInTheNight this is your sign – it is *riveting* (and prize-winning!)
Miriam O’Callaghan brought insight, warmth and sharp reflection to the stage. In conversation with Alan English, she shared thoughtful perspectives and engaging stories that captivated the Belltable audience. At the Limerick Literary Festival 2026 in honour of Kate O’Brien.
#LLF2026
Gráinne O’Brien delivered a thoughtful and inspiring conversation this afternoon, speaking candidly about her writing and creative journey.
Interviewed by Sarah Moore Fitzgerald. A standout moment at the Limerick Literary Festival 2026 in honour of Kate O’Brien.
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