Murder One | Ireland’s International Crime-Writing Festival

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DLR Lexicon, Thursday 17th October - Sunday 20th October

Ireland’s International Crime Writing Festival, returns to Dublin, tickets for this much anticipated event are selling fast! Featuring some of the most well-known and internationally renowned crime-writing stars, including Andrea Mara, C.L. Taylor, BA Paris, Vaseem Khan, Jo Spain, Steve Cavanagh and Peter James, the festival includes a whole host of not to be missed events, talks, masterclasses and workshops PLUS a dedicated day for young readers.

Supported by the Arts Council and DLR Libraries, the festival, now in its 7th year, takes place from the 17th – 20th October in Dun Laoghaire’s landmark DLR Lexicon Library & Culture
Centre. Run by bestselling crime author, Sam Blake, together with festival director, Bert Wright, Murder One promises to be a weekend to remember and offers something for crime fiction lovers of all ages!


Date:
Thursday 17th October - Sunday 20th October
Time:
Varies
Price:
Varies
Address:
DLR Lexicon, Queen's Road, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

Google Map of DLR Lexicon, Queen's Road, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

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