Founded in 2010 by Sian Smyth and David McWilliams, Dalkey Book Festival celebrates and fosters literary talent in Ireland as well as hosting some of the world’s leading writers and thinkers. Pulling from the strong literary heritage and natural beauty of Dalkey the annual festival runs across the third weekend in June. Over the years the event has welcomed internationally renowned writers, world leaders, Oscar winners and Nobel Laureates. From compelling conversations to live performances and debate, Dalkey Book Festival has fostered a community that ignites dialogue, facilitates conv

Celebrate movement in all its forms at this unique after-hours event. From the stage to the sports field, from the lab to the samba circle, explore the many dimensions of movement and discover how the power of motion shapes our bodies, brains, and wellbeing. Meet the people studying the science of movement in everyday life and get hands-on with interactive activities and demos, discover what it takes to perform at elite levels in the worlds of dance and sport, and round off the evening by exploring the connection between music, coordination, and embodied movement in an interactive Afro-Braz

This lecture uncovers the queer lives hidden (and not so hidden) across Georgian Britain and Ireland, from devoted lovers and unconventional households to figures who quietly defied the rules of their age. Central to the story are the Ladies of Llangollen (or the Ladies from Kilkenny), whose Irish history offers a vivid way into a world of domesticity, intimacy, friendship, and chosen family. Moving beyond scandal and secrecy, the talk reveals a Georgian past that was far more diverse, daring, and emotionally rich than we are often led to believe. ISL interpretation will be provided. This t