Award-Winning Writers to Lead Dingle Literary Festival Workshop Programme. Bookings now open for ten inspiring workshops celebrating fiction, poetry, screenwriting and creativity in English and Irish.
The Dingle Literary Festival has launched its 2026 workshop programme, bringing together award-winning novelists, poets, screenwriters and creative practitioners for two days of inspiring, hands-on learning during this year’s festival.
Taking place on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November, the programme features ten workshops designed for readers and writers of all ages and experience levels. From fiction, memoir and poetry to screenwriting, spoken word, poetry-film and creative writing through Irish, the workshops offer participants a unique opportunity to develop their skills while learning directly from some of Ireland’s most respected literary voices.
Dingle Literary Festival Workshop Programme
Leading this year’s programme are acclaimed writers Mary O’Donnell, Eoin McNamee, Brian Leyden, Enda Wyley, Cara Loftus, Jesse Gilbert, Cormac Mac Gearailt, and Off the Scéal to start writing in Irish.
The programme reflects the festival’s commitment to celebrating literature in both English and Irish.
‘Our workshop programme is one of the most important elements of the Dingle Literary Festival. It is where ideas are shared and creativity flourishes. We are delighted to welcome such an exceptional group of tutors whose experience and passion for literature will inspire participants throughout the weekend,’ saidFestival Director Sheila O’Reilly.
Dingle Lit 2026 Workshops will be held on Friday and Saturday. Morning workshops run from 10.00am to 1.00pm, with afternoon sessions from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
Friday 20 November
- Starting Fiction with Mary O’Donnell
- Poetry with Enda Wyley
- Spoken Word as Gaeilge with Cormac Mac Gearailt
- Begin Your Novel as Gaeilge with Ola Majekodunmi
Saturday 21 November
- Screenwriting with Cara Loftus
- Developing Fiction with Eoin McNamee
- Memoirs with Brian Leyden
- Film Your Poetry Reading with Jesse Gilbert
Tickets are priced at €80 for a full-day workshop, €50 for a half-day workshop, while Irish-language workshops are available for €15.
Places are limited and early booking is strongly recommended. Full workshop information and tickets are available at https://dinglelit.ie/workshops/
The Dingle Literary Festival takes place from 20–22 November 2026, bringing together leading Irish and international writers, readers and audiences for a weekend celebrating literature, language, storytelling and creativity in the heart of Corca Dhuibhne.
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