#MurderOneFest2025

A woman wearing glasses and a black top with a lanyard around her neck, hand is raised in mid-flow talking, with a poster behind her for Murder One. Woman is author Sam Blake on stage at the Murder One International Crime Writing Festival

What a fabulous weekend we had at #murderonefest2025!

Thanks to dlr Libraries, @artscouncilireland.bsky.social, all our fab volunteers & everyone who supported our festival - we couldn't do it without you🙏

Do join the mailing list at www.murderone.ie for early access for 2026!

Authors Conor McAnally, Michelle Dunne, Jake Arnott and Karen Fitzgibbon standing against a wall looking at the camera

Live readings are a fantastic experience and last Sunday morning at #murderonefest2025 was no exception!

Conor McAnally, Michelle Dunne, Jake Arnott, & Karen Fitzgibbon took to the stage reading from their latest work.

More Photos: www.facebook.com/MOneCrimeFest
(Ger Holland Photography)

Authors Steve Cavanagh and Ruth Ware sitting on a leather couch with a low table in front of them with three books on display stands

We always like to go out with a bang!

Ruth Ware and Steve Cavanagh were such a brilliant double act in our final fabulous event of Murder One 2025.

#murderonefest2025
(Ger Holland Photography)

Authors Jane Casey, Andrea Carter, Steve Cavanagh and Anna Sharpe standing against a wall looking at the camera

What happens when you bring a bunch of legal eagles to the stage? The very very best of events!

Thanks to Jane Casey, Andrea Carter, Steve Cavanagh and Anna Sharpe for joining us at #murderonefest2025

(Ger Holland Photography)

Brian McGilloway

Carmel Harrington

Tim Sullivan

Michelle McDonagh

Character is what makes the very best crime novels resonate with you, long after you put them down.

Bestseller Michelle McDonagh delved into the minds of Brian McGilloway, Carmel Harrington and Tim Sullivan at #MurderOneFest2025

(Ger Holland Photography)

Poster for Murder One Crime Writing Festival

List of authors appearing at the festival

Yip, yip - finally managed to get organised & I'm off to #Dublin for the weekend for @murderonefest.bsky.social ! And I get to go as a NORMAL PERSON! No bookselling duties for me... Looking forward to catching up with a few of my booky friends along the way... #murderonefest #murderonefest2025

Look who's coming to #murderonefest2025 this weekend

✨A spectacular star-studded line-up✨

Don't miss out...

BOOK HERE:
www.eventbrite.ie/o/murder-one...

Full details: www.murderone.ie
#booksky #dublin #dublinevents #crimefiction

A collage of headshots promoting Murder One Crime Witing Festival

Have you got your ticket yet?

We really are SUPER excited to welcome this amazing line-up to the dlr LexIcon in Dun Laoghaire THIS weekend.

Seats are selling fast so don't miss out and be sure to book your place today at www.murderone.ie

#murderonefest2025 #dublin

We are thrilled that Andrea Mara, author of #AllHerFault, will be joining us for #murderonefest2025 with Gillian McAllister in conversation with A.J. West

✨Ordinary People, Extraordinary Events

🗓️Sat, October 18th at 2pm

Tickets selling fast 🔥
www.eventbrite.ie/e/ordinary-p...

Screen grab from the Irish Times about Murder One International Crime Writing Festival 2025

Thank you to Tony Clayton-Lea/The Irish Times for the mention as the countdown to #murderonefest2025 begins ⏰

Read in full:
www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...

Grab your tickets today
Fri 17th - Sun 19th Oct in the dlr LexIcon in Dun Laoghaire

Full details:
www.murderone.ie

We are delighted that Tim Sullivan will be joining us at #murderonefest2025 Sun, Oct 19th at 2pm with Carmel Harrington & Brian McGilloway - chatting to author Michelle McDonagh in a powerful discussion on character-driven storytelling

BOOK HERE:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/strength-o...

www.murderone.ie

A poster promoting a secret code for buying books from Dubray Books in association with Murder One

👀

The fabulous Dubray Books are offering 10% off our Murder One authors' books when you use the secret code that you can find at www.murderone.ie

Pop over now and grab your tickets at the same time, they're selling fast 🔥🔥

#murderonefest2025

Ooh, this one looks like a great event. LOVE Chris Whitaker’s books.
Right, am I free on this date 🤔
#Booksky #MurderOneFest2025

Murder One Poster for an event featuring Chris Whitaker and Edel Coffey

"An amazing coup for Murder One to have him (Chris Whitaker) as their guest"

TY @edelcoffey.bsky.social 🙏

Chris Whitaker in conv. w/ Edel Coffey

🗓️Sat, Oct 18th at 6pm
📍dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire

Book your ticket today at:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-the-co...

www.murderone.ie
#murderonefest2025

A poster for Murder One Festival 2025

THREE top-of-their-game crime fiction authors ✔️
THREE fantastic book-to-screen adaptations ✔️
THREE exciting upcoming events at Murder One Fest 2025 ✔️
THREE days of 'murder & mayhem' ✔️

Meet Jane Casey, Ruth Ware & Andrea Mara in person

Book NOW:
www.murderone.ie

#murderonefest2025 Oct 17th-19th

Whether you are an avid crime reader, a budding writer with an exciting idea for a thriller of your own, or a book club looking for a new read, Murder One has something for everyone to enjoy this October 17th -19th at the dlr LexIcon in Dun Laoghaire

Details - www.murderone.ie

#murderonefest2025

Behind Closed Doors Professor John Deane-O’Keeffe in conversation with Mary Watson, Amy Jordan and Gill Perdue

#MurderOneFest2025

📜Behind Closed Doors: Professor John Deane-O'Keeffe with
Mary Watson, Amy Jordan and Gill Perdue

📍dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire
🗓️Saturday, October 18th
⏰12pm

Tickets:
eventbrite.ie/e/behind-clo...

Full programme:
murderone.ie

Readings in the Studio Step into a world of story and imagination with our talented writers Lucy O'Callaghan, James Murphy, Joseph Birchall & R.B. Egan

#MurderOneFest2025

Step into a world of story & imagination with Lucy O'Callaghan, James Murphy, Joseph Birchall and R.B. Egan

📜 Readings in the Studio
📍dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire
🗓️Sat, Oct 18th
⏰10am

Tickets FREE but booking advisable
eventbrite.ie/e/readings-i...

More:
murderone.ie

Graphic for a Murder One Festival event - All About Agatha: Dr. John Curran in conversation with Victoria Dowd with headshots of both participants and details about the event

#MurderOneFest2025

All About Agatha: Dr John Curran in conversation with
Victoria Dowd

📍dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire
🗓️Friday, October 17th
⏰6pm

Meet a world expert on Agatha Christie & her work

Tickets:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-about-...

Full programme:
www.murderone.ie

How to Snare an Agent with Simon Trewin & Jade Kavanagh Two top London agents give their tips for success & reveal what they, and the industry is looking for

#MurderOneFest2025

How to Snare an Agent with Simon Trewin & Jade Kavanagh

📍dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire
🗓️Friday, Oct 17th
⏰3pm

How do you make your submission stand out from the slush pile?

Tickets:
eventbrite.ie/e/how-to-sna...

Full programme:
murderone.ie
@artscouncilireland.bsky.social

Plotting and POV Masterclass  with Professor Henry Sutton Professor Henry Sutton (Crafting Crime Fiction) will guide you through the art of storytelling

#MurderOneFest2025

Plotting & POV Masterclass with Professor Henry Sutton
@henrysuttonwriter.bsky.social

📍dlr LexIcon,
🗓️Friday, October 17th
⏰12pm -2pm

'This masterclass could transform your writing'

Tickets:
eventbrite.ie/e/plotting-a...

More:
murderone.ie
@artscouncilireland.bsky.social

The Insider's Guide to Getting Published Dreaming of writing a bestseller? What do you need to do to give your work the best possible chance of getting published? Sam Blake explains

#MurderOneFest2025 kicks off with The Insider's Guide to Getting Published with @samblakebooks.bsky.social

📍dlr Lexicon
🗓️Friday, October 17th
⏰10.00am

Dreaming of writing a bestseller?

Tickets:
eventbrite.ie/e/the-inside...

Full programme:
murderone.ie
@artscouncilireland.bsky.social

Event poster for Murder One Fest 2025 with six headshots: Sam Blake Prof Henry Sutton Simon Trewin Chris Whitaker Dr John Curran Victoria Dowd

Event poster for Murder One Fest 2025 with six headshots: Jade Kavanagh Edel Coffey Lucy O'Callaghan Ruth Ware James Murphy Joseph Birchall

Event poster for Murder One Fest 2025 with six headshots: RB Egan Mary Watson Amy Jordan Steve Cavanagh Gill Perdue Prof John Deane-O'Keeffe

Event poster for Murder One Fest 2025 with six headshots: Gillian McAllister AJ West Andrea Mara Catherine Kirwan Catherine Ryan Howard Amanda Cassidy

#MurderOneFest2025 is here!

Pop over to www.murderone.ie to find your favourite authors - tickets have gone LIVE and are selling fast

Running 17th-19th October

'Murder One brings you real live authors who write real books' - @samblakebooks.bsky.social

#realpeoplerealbooks

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💥 #MurderOneFest2025 tickets are live! 💥

Go to www.murderone.ie NOW

Book your seats to see your favourite authors

👉 17-19th October at dlr LexIcon Venue, Dun Laoghaire

Fabulous line up of Irish & international bestsellers

Tickets selling fast🔥

@artscouncilireland.bsky.social

Murder One is coming to the LexIcon Library in Dun Laoghaire from 17- 19 October

The programme & tickets will be released to our mailing list first, so now's the time to sign up at murderone.ie

See REAL writers talking about crafting REAL books!!

#booksky 💙📚 #murderonefest2025

A collage of photos for Murder One International Crime Writing Festival

We will be offering an early release of tickets for our newsletter subscribers so don't forget to sign up today at: murderone.ie/get-murder-o...

🗓️17th – 19th October 2025
📍Dun Laoghaire’s DLR Lexicon Library & Cultural Centre

👀Announcement coming soon

#murderonefest2025

A poster advertising advance ticket sales for Murder One Ireland's International Crime Writing Festival

🔊Save The Date

🗓️Oct 16th- 19th Oct '25
(16th is a school's day)

We will be offering an early release of tickets for our newsletter subscribers so don't forget to sign up today at:
murderone.ie/get-murder-o...

#MurderOneFest2025

More to follow once we finish dotting & crossing ✍️
#booksky

We're getting that tingling feeling when a plan comes together ✒️
#murderonefest2025

A Save The Date Poster for Murder One International Crime Writing Festival

🔊SAVE THE DATE

🗓️Oct 16th - Oct 19th 2025 💙📚

We're very busy 🐝 working on our exciting festival programme for #MurderOneFest2025

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More details:
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