Welcome to the Community Page
Your hub for everything happening in Leitrim’s literary world.
Here you’ll find updates on upcoming book launches, local readings, writing workshops, and more. We also highlight news stories, author spotlights, and memorable moments from across the county.
If you know of an event we should feature, or you’ve spotted a great article about a Leitrim author, let us know! This space is for everyone who cares about the stories and voices of Leitrim — and you’re part of that story.
Upcoming & Ongoing Events
Literary happenings across County Leitrim — book launches, readings, workshops, and more! See more events here.
Winter Show Writing Workshops 2025
The Writing Hub Creative Writing 2025
Drumshanbo Written Word Poetry Film Competition
In the News
Book launches, author features, and literary coverage from across County Leitrim. See more news here.
New book reveals what life was really like for Leitrim women in the ’60s
Leitrim Observer
Publication Date: 7 May 2025
Roscommon author Mary Flood draws on real-life experience to explore duty, repression, and resilience in her debut novel To Love and Serve.
Leitrim’s Seamus O’Rourke tops Irish non-fiction bestseller list – Leitrim Observer
Leitrim Observer
Publication Date: 5 February 2025
The Carrigallen author saw his memoir "Leaning on Gates" hit number one on the Irish non-fiction bestseller list this week after his appearance on The Tommy Tiernan Show.
Seamus O’Rourke’s Leaning on Gates: The witty and gritty of rural life
Leitrim Observer
Publication Date: 10 September 2024
Seamus O'Rourke's second memoir invites readers to experience the absurdities of growing up in Leitrim.