Spike Island Literary Festival Saturday/Sunday12:30pm Author readings and Behind the Scenes
SATURDAY 03rd & SUNDAY 4th - 12.30pm
PRICE PER TICKET: €25
BOAT IN: 12.30pm - Return 4.30pm
Join us on this very special literary visit for a behind the scenes tour followed by readings from authors in unique areas. Once you step off the 12.30pm ferry your guide will share the unbelievable tales of our murderers and notorious criminals. Many have inspired writers to put pen to paper, and will discuss the resulting books. Then we head underground through the Spike Island tunnels, where prisoners were held in the 1800's. Normally off limits to day tours, see a side of the island normally never seen. Then join amazing authors for readings in incredible settings, like prison cells, artillery gun parks and more. Tour and reading complete, you are free to explore the rest of our amazing island!
Saturday - 12.30 sailing.
Reading 1 - Catherine Kirwin
Reading 2 - Amy Cronin
Reading 3 - Philip Davison
Sunday - 12.30 sailing.
Reading 1 - Tadgh Coakley
Reading 2 - Cónal Creedon
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SATURDAY 03rd & SUNDAY 4th - 12.30pm
PRICE PER TICKET: €25
BOAT IN: 12.30pm - Return 4.30pm
Join us on this very special literary visit for a behind the scenes tour followed by readings from authors in unique areas. Once you step off the 12.30pm ferry your guide will share the unbelievable tales of our murderers and notorious criminals. Many have inspired writers to put pen to paper, and will discuss the resulting books. Then we head underground through the Spike Island tunnels, where prisoners were held in the 1800's. Normally off limits to day tours, see a side of the island normally never seen. Then join amazing authors for readings in incredible settings, like prison cells, artillery gun parks and more. Tour and reading complete, you are free to explore the rest of our amazing island!
Saturday - 12.30 sailing.
Reading 1 - Catherine Kirwin
Reading 2 - Amy Cronin
Reading 3 - Philip Davison
Sunday - 12.30 sailing.
Reading 1 - Tadgh Coakley
Reading 2 - Cónal Creedon