The Artist and The City

In partnership with Dublin Book Festival (Wednesday 6th November 2024)

This one-day symposium, programmed by DCU Arts Council Writer in Residence 2024, Aingeala Flannery, explores the artist’s relationship with the city, with a focus on North Dublin. Featuring a workshop, writing clinics with artists, readings, panel discussion, and a film screening. Guests include: Stephen James Smith, Luke McManus, Roisin Kiberd, Louise Nealon and Declan Toohey. DCU students, staff and the public are invited to immerse themselves in a day of literature and creativity. 


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It Happened Here - Writing about place workshop with Aingeala Flannery

It Happened Here - Writing about place workshop with Aingeala Flannery

A 90 minute interactive session on writing about place with DCU Writer in Residence Aingeala Flannery. Discussion, writing exercises, group participation. Limited to 12 participants.

Time: 10:30am - 12pm
Location: Cregan Library, St Patricks Campus, Drumcondra Road
Eventbrite page: Linked here 

Dublin Book Festival and Open Mic: Tales of the City text on aqua green background

Open Mic - Tales of the City

Open Mic - Tales of the City

Open Mic Event: Lunchtime in the library.
Bite-sized readings, eight performers, five minutes each—when the bell rings, the mic moves! The event concludes with a special tour to the library balcony for a stunning view over Dublin’s Northside.

Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: Cregan Library, St Patricks Campus, Drumcondra Road
Eventbrite page: Linked here 

3 authors - Louise Nealon, Declan Toohey and Roisin Kiberd all posing for separate photos

Campus Narratives - Readings and Discussion with novelist Juliana Adelman

Campus Narratives - Readings and Discussion with novelist Juliana Adelman

What makes the college campus such fertile ground for stories? Three authors who’ve written about campus culture, Roisin Kiberd Louise Nealon, Declan Toohey read and discuss their work with historian and novelist Juliana Adelman.

Time: 3pm - 4pm
Location: Cregan Library, St Patricks Campus, Drumcondra Road
Eventbrite page: Linked here 

5 writers - two women and three men in five different images on a aqua blue background

Writing Clinics - 15 minutes with you

Writing Clinics - 15 minutes with you

If you are writing, or want to write, and you need some expert advice our pop-up 15 minute writing clinic is for you. Book a one-to-one, face-to-face, session with the clinician of your choice.

Spaces are strictly limited to 3 clinics per practitioner, so book early!

  • Aingeala Flannery - Prose
  • Stephen James Smith - Poetry
  • Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Writing for children
  • Ferdia McAnna - Screenwriting
  • Darren Murphy - Writing for the stage

Time: 4pm - 5pm
Location: Cregan Library, St Patricks Campus, Drumcondra Road
Google Docs booking page: Linked here 

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North Circular - Film Screening

North Circular - Film Screening

Join us for this special screening, hosted by Aingeala Flannery with a guest performance by Stephen James Smith, followed by a post-show discussion with director Luke McManus. "North Circular" is a multiple award-winning documentary musical that travels the length of Dublin's iconic North Circular Road, where local characters share powerful and moving stories, accompanied by traditional ballads and folk music. 

Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Cregan Library, St Patricks Campus, Drumcondra Road
Eventbrite page: Linked here