The Franco-Irish Literary Festival is a meeting place for everyone interested in Irish and French Literature. Each year awakens fresh emotions for the public.

The theme of this year's festival is "The City/La Ville". We have invited a number of well-known writers, both Irish and International, who are inspired by the city, to discuss this theme as it relates to their works.

We hope to continue giving you the opportunity to discover and love other aspects of Franco-Irish literature, on the occasion of an even more enriching edition, around key writers who draw inspiration from the theme of the city.

Come meet the writers, join the discussions and enrich your knowledge of Irish and French Literature in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Events at a glance

Opening of the festival, Ouverture du festival
Date: Friday 16th April
Time: 2.00pm
Venue: The Coach House, Dublin Castle
H.E. Mr Yvon ROE D'ALBERT, Ambassador of France to Ireland

Panel discussion, Débat
Date: Friday 16th April
Time: 2.15pm - 4.15pm
Venue: The Coach House, Dublin Castle
MODERATOR : Fabrice Rozié

Café Littéraire
Date: Friday 16th April
Time: 4.30pm - 5.45pm
Venue: The Coach House, Dublin Castle
MODERATOR: Dominique Le Meur

Readings, Lectures
Date: Friday 16th April
Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Venue: The Coach House, Dublin Castle
Introduced by Sinéad Mc Aodha

Panel discussion, Débat
Date: Saturday 17th April
Time: 10.30am - 12 noon
Venue: The Coach House, Dublin Castle
Modérator : Jean-Michel Picard

An hour with, une heure avec…
Date: Saturday 17th April
Time: 12.15pm - 1.15pm
Venue: The Coach House, Dublin Castle
MODERATOR: Johnnie Gratton

Signings
Date: Saturday 17th April
Time: 1.15pm - 1.45pm
Venue: The Coach House, Dublin Castle

Panel discussion, Débat
Date: Saturday 17th April
Time: 3.15pm - 4.30pm
Venue: The Coach House, Dublin Castle
MODERATOR: Fabrice Rozié

Café Littéraire
Date: Saturday 17th April
Time: 4.45pm - 6.00pm
Venue: The Coach House, Dublin Castle
MODERATOR: Jean-Philippe Imbert

Readings, Lectures
Date: Saturday 17th April
Time: 6.15pm - 7.15pm
Venue: The Coach House, Dublin Castle
Introduced by Joe Woods

Literary Brunch
Date: Sunday 18th April
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Venue: Alliance Française
MODERATORS: Jean-Philippe Imbert

For more information:
http://www.francoirishliteraryfestival.com