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.
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Upcoming & Ongoing Events
Literary happenings across County Leitrim — book launches, readings, workshops, and more! See more events here.
Workshops with Gerry Boland: Writing Short Stories – 2026
In the News
Book launches, author features, and literary coverage from across County Leitrim. See more news here.
Q&A with Author Kevin McManus on New Novel
Leitrim Observer
Publication Date: 22 September 2026
Q&A with author Kevin McManus on his most personal novel yet, the semi-autobiographical The Light at Evening.
Remembering John McGahern: Free Carrick-on-Shannon event
Leitrim Observer
Publication Date: 5 July 2026
A free event celebrating the life and work of acclaimed Irish writer John McGahern will take place at The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday, July 9, at 7pm.
Poetry, memory and conversation at heart of new Carrick festival
Leitrim Observer
Publication Date: 7 June 2026
The Between the Lines Poetry Festival will be held at St George’s Church on June 27, and will bring together poets, readers and audiences for a day of readings, discussion and reflection.