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Author John Banville with the One Dublin One Book 2026 title Christine Falls

One Dublin One Book 2026 Programme Launch

Christine Falls by John Banville is this year’s One Dublin One Book title. Dublin City Council invites everyone across the capital to take part in this city-wide reading initiative throughout April.

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Dublin, One City, Many Stories Video Series

A unique video series co-ordinated by the Irish Writers Centre and funded by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature with Dublin City Council to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Dublin becoming a UNESCO City of Literature and to promote the Irish Writers Centre's work as an all-island resource for writers at all stages of their career.

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Dublin is one of 53 UNESCO cities of literature in the world belonging to a cluster which represents 6 continents and 39 countries, and a combined population of over 26 million.

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One Dublin One Book

One Dublin One Book 2026

April 2026

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One Dublin One Book

IFI & One Dublin One Book: Point Blank introduced by John Banville

Wednesday April 1st, 6:30pm

Irish Film Institute

Participant Byddi Lee reading her work in front of an audience in The Linen Hall in Belfast

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Island of Many Voices Showcase

John Banville and Brendan O' Connor in the RTÉ studio

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John Banville Recommends His Favourite Crime Novels on RTÉ Radio 1

headshots of the 20 participants of the Island of many voices programme

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IOMV Participant Reflections - Anne McDonald

			Christine Falls Cover Faber

One Dublin One Book

One Dublin One Book 2026

April 2026

			Point Blank

One Dublin One Book

IFI & One Dublin One Book: Point Blank introduced by John Banville

Wednesday April 1st, 6:30pm

Irish Film Institute

Participant Byddi Lee reading her work in front of an audience in The Linen Hall in Belfast

News

Island of Many Voices Showcase

John Banville and Brendan O' Connor in the RTÉ studio

News

John Banville Recommends His Favourite Crime Novels on RTÉ Radio 1

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Dublin UNESCO City of Literature promotes and supports Dublin's high reputation as a city of words, home to 4 Nobel prize winners and a thriving contemporary scene. 

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