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EU Reads : Discover Europe Through Books

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Applications open for Poetry Ireland's Introductions / Céadlínte programme

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Unapologetic Magazine: Call for Contributors

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Irish Writers Centre Anthology: Open Call for Submissions

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2027 Prague Creative Residency for Foreign Writers and Translators

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UNESCO-Cosmopolis Polyglot Literary Residency in Odesa

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Is é Eoin P. Ó Murchú iontráil Bhaile Átha Cliath do Slamovision 2026

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Tukums UNESCO City of Literature Writer-in-Residence Programme

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Dublin Literary Award Winner Ali Smith in Conversation

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Ali Smith discusses Dublin Literary Award win on RTÉ Arena

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Winner of Dublin Literary Award 2026

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Looking Back on One Dublin One Book 2026

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Sarah Gilmartin Selected for the International Writing Program 2026 Fall Residency

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UNESCO Cities of Literature at ILFD

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2026 Dublin Literary Award Shortlist

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41 writers selected for the Irish Writers Centre National Mentoring Programme 2026

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Reserve John Banville's 'Life in Books'

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the State Library of Victoria UNESCO Cities of Literature Fellowship

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Exeter City of Literature Greenway Residency

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Island of Many Voices Showcase

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John Banville Recommends His Favourite Crime Novels on RTÉ Radio 1

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IOMV Participant Reflections - Anne McDonald

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IOMV Guest Writer Reflections - Lisa McInerney

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IOMV Guest Writer Reflections - Hillary McCollum

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IOMV Guest Session Thoughts - Nuala O’Connor

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One Dublin One Book 2026 Programme Launch