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11th Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival

Name: 11th Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival
Start: 2026-10-13
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Letterkenny

The 11th Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival is scheduled from October 13 to 18, 2026, in Letterkenny, Ireland. This annual festival offers a rich program celebrating literature, poetry, music, film, history, and creative writing. Key events include an official opening at Donegal County Museum and a special Jane Austen-themed evening.

Date: Oct 13-18, 2026
Location: Letterkenny
Status: Upcoming

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11th Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival

Event summary

Highlights

Official opening at Donegal County Museum
Jane Austen-themed night at Castle Grove Country House
Schools event with novelist Sue Divin
Songwriting discussion featuring Charlie McGettigan, Maria McCormack, and Sinead Gallagher

The 11th Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival, taking place in Letterkenny, Ireland, from October 13 to 18, 2026, is dedicated to celebrating the creativity, culture, and literary heritage of Donegal. The six-day event features a comprehensive program designed to engage established authors, emerging writers, musicians, students, and audiences.

The festival includes a variety of activities such as a special schools event with novelist Sue Divin, a showcase of short films profiling local writers, and a discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence on writing. The official opening is set for Friday, October 16, at Donegal County Museum, with Professor Breandán Mac Suibhne opening the festival, followed by readings from author Frank Shouldice. A highlight of the festival is a unique Jane Austen-themed night at Castle Grove Country House, commemorating the 250th anniversary of Austen's birth through literature, food, and live entertainment. Other events include a songwriting discussion, the Cathedral Quarter Poetry Competition, performances by the Donegal Chamber Orchestra, and a Tráthnóna Gaelach celebrating Irish-language poetry and song.

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Location described by the source: Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter; www.donegaldaily.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Letterkenny

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