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Red Line Book Festival 2026

- Family friendly
Monday, 12 October 2026 - Sunday, 18 October 2026
About this event
It is a time when readers and writers meet in fantastic local cultural spaces such as Rathfarnham Castle, Clondalkin Round Tower, Parthalán Place, Rathcoole Courthouse and many more.
The 2026 festival will feature local, national and international authors, as well as panels, workshops, theatrical productions, children’s events and more.
Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.


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