One Dublin One Book 2026 : Recorded Events

Author John Banville joined historian Donal Fallon of the Three Castles Burning podcast to discuss his Dublin and how the city has shaped his work over the years.
Recorded at St Stephen’s Church on Thursday 9th April 2026.

Christine Falls: A Celebration with John Banville and Belinda McKeon.

Conversation and performance in the Royal Irish Academy of Music to celebrate the One Dublin One Book choice for 2026, Christine Falls. Acclaimed author John Banville joined author Belinda McKeon to discuss his first crime novel twenty years after its publication. The evening also featured a performance from the Michael Buckley Jazz Quintet along with dramatic readings from Christine Falls by actors Julie Coleman and Billy Lyons. Recorded in the Royal Irish Academy of Music on the 16th of April 2026.

Writing History. John Banville, Martina Devlin, John MacKenna & Emily Hourican

John Banville, Martina Devlin and John MacKenna in conversation with author Emily Hourican as they explore how historical fiction can illuminate the prominent issues of an era and give us a better understanding of the societies, places and times in which fictionalised stories unfold. Recorded in City Assembly House on the Thursday 30th April.

Dissecting Christine Falls. Dr. SallyAnne Collis with Garrett Fagan

State Pathologist Dr SallyAnne Collis joined Garrett Fagan to discuss what Christine Falls gets right and wrong about the work of a forensic pathologist, as well as the history of forensic science, the development of investigative techniques, and their use in crime fiction. Recorded at the National Library of Ireland on Wednesday 8th April 2026.

Setting the Scene: Ireland in the 1950s Fintan O’Toole in conversation with Catriona Crowe

Author and journalist Fintan O'Toole joined author and archivist Catriona Crowe for a discussion on the social, historical and economic landscape of Ireland in the 1950s.  Recorded at dlr LexIcon on Saturday 25  April 2026.