Storytime with Jenny O’Neill – free event at Kinsale library
Jenny will read stories from a selection of the most popular books for our younger audience. Suitable for tots and younger children. Please note the ALL children attending this event […]
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Kinsale Library Church Square, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, Ireland
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Ticket – Bookbinding workshop hosted by artist and binder Elize de Beer
The Trident Hotel Trident Hotel Kinsale World's End, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandIn this introductory bookbinding workshop, you will learn how to make your own A5 stab-bound book, a binding method developed in 17th century Japan that is still used throughout the world to create notebooks and albums. All materials will be provided to create your own A5 book, and you will be able to customise your […]
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Mary Morrissy presents: A Literary Friendship: Remembering Hilary Mantel
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandHilary Mantel was a renowned English writer who twice won the Booker Prize, for her best-selling novel Wolf Hall and its sequel, Bring Up the Bodies. The final novel of […]
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Contemporary Irish writers Fíona Scarlett and Elaine Feeney in conversation with Mairead Hearne
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandElaine Feeney writes poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Her debut novel As You Were won Dalkey Book Festival’s Emerging Writer Prize, the Kate O’ Brien Award, and the Society of Authors’ […]
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Haiku Workshop hosted by Maeve O’Sullivan
Friars Lodge Friars St. Rath More, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandHaiku is the shortest and one of the oldest poetry forms in the world, having originated in Japan in the 17th century. It is primarily a nature poem but can also be used to describe human situations. In this introductory workshop you will get a short history of the form, with examples from classical and […]
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Sophie White in conversation with Shane Coleman
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandSophie White is a novelist, essayist and podcaster from Dublin. She is the author of seven books and is the current Arts Council Writer-in-Residence at DCU. Her fifth book, the […]
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Paul Howard presents Aldrin Adams: An ordinary boy with the most EXTRAORDINARY, stinkiest superpower!
The Trident Hotel Trident Hotel Kinsale World's End, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandAldrin Adams and the Cheese Cightmares (shortlisted for the Children's Book of the Year - Irish Book Awards) is a laugh-out-loud children's adventure story, full of mystery, magic and cheeses […]
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Sally Hayden in conversation with Mary Morrissy
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandSally Hayden is a journalist and the author of My Fourth Time, We Drowned: Seeking Refuge on the World's Deadliest Migration Route. It was her first book, and won the […]
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Paul Howard and Roddy Collins discuss The Rodfather: The hilarious memoir from the funniest man in football (with Shane Coleman)
The Trident Hotel Trident Hotel Kinsale World's End, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandRoddy Collins is a football man - now in the sixth decade of a career as a player (at 16 clubs), manager (12 clubs) and commentator. And he is a […]
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Poetry reading with Maeve O’Sullivan and Afric McGlinchey
Prim's Bookshop 43 Main Street, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandNamed as one of Ireland’s Rising Poets by Poetry Ireland Review, Afric McGlinchey has won numerous prizes, including the Hennessy Poetry Award, Poets Meet Politics prize and several awards from […]
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Local Voices: Readings from Disha Bose, Mary Morrissy, and Sara O’Donovan
The Lord Kingsale 4 Main St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandDisha Bose’s debut novel Dirty Laundry, a domestic noir that examines the dark side of motherhood and suburbia, was published in 2023. She was born and raised in India, and […]
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Demo Event
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SCHOOL-BASED EVENT IN COLLABORATION WITH SHANE HEGARTY AT GAELSCOIL CHIONN TSÁILE
GAELSCOIL CHIONN TSÁILE Cappagh, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandWords by Water is delighted to work with one of our local primary schools again this year. Shane Hegarty is a children’s books author from Skerries. His bestselling book series, […]
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DAVY RUSSELL in conversation with Gemma Tipton
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandDavy Russell is a retired National Hunt jockey. He was Irish jump racing Champion Jockey three times, and won the Grand National (twice), the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand […]
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RIGHT WORDS – An evening of poetry and song
The Lord Kingsale 4 Main St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandCome and join us for an evening of poetry and song curated by poet Matthew Geden. We will be showcasing work by new and established writers. This will be a […]
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AN AFTERNOON OF STORYTELLING WITH ALICE TAYLOR
Friars Lodge Friars St. Rath More, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandThe wonderful Alice Taylor needs no introduction and we are so pleased to welcome her to Kinsale to chat about her decades of writing about rural Ireland. Who better to […]
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THE GOLDEN FAIRY DOOR BY AMANDA NERI
Kinsale Library Church Square, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandAmanda Neri is an award-winning singer and director who loves to write. She has written two musicals winning the Cork Theatre Critic’s Award for best newcomer. Her other writing includes […]
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JAN CARSON AND MICHELLE GALLEN – in conversation with Shane Coleman
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandJan Carson is a writer based in Belfast. She has published three novels, three short story collections and two micro-fiction collections. Her novel The Firestarters won the EU Prize for […]
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DR MARIE CASSIDY – in conversation with Catherine Kirwan
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandDuring her 15-year career as Ireland’s State Pathologist, Marie Cassidy became known to the Irish public as a trusted figure whose expertise helped to solve murders and clarify unexplained deaths. […]
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CREATIVE WRITING – WORKSHOP WITH FÍONA SCARLETT Rhythm and Instinct in Writing
The Trident Hotel Trident Hotel Kinsale World's End, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandListening to the rhythm of your work, finding your writing voice and learning to trust your gut. This one-hour workshop will look at the natural rhythm in all writing. It will explore how to lean into your own writing rhythm as well as tuning into your gut instinct. Only you can tell your story. Fíona […]
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BOOKBINDING – WORKSHOP HOSTED BY ARTIST AND BINDER ELIZE DEBEER
The Trident Hotel Trident Hotel Kinsale World's End, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandIn this introductory bookbinding workshop, you will learn how to make your own A5 stab- bound book, a binding method developed in 17th century Japan that is still used throughout the world to create notebooks and albums. All materials will be provided to create your own A5 book, and you will be able to customise […]
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STORYTIME WITH NADINE HUGHES CAMPBELL & TRISH KELLEHER
Kinsale Library Church Square, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandNadine Hughes Campbell is the author behind Noah’s Cork Adventure. Born and raised in Montréal, Nadine traded in the busy streets of her Canadian hometown for the gorgeous landscapes of […]
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DR ETHEL CROWLEY PRESENTS A TRIBUTE TO DERVLA MURPHY
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandEthel Crowley PhD is an Irish sociologist. She is the author of Land Matters, Daring to Dream and Your Place or Mine?, as well as other journal articles, book chapters […]
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SHEILA ARMSTRONG AND NOEL O’REGAN – in conversation with Mairéad Hearne
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandSheila Armstrong is a writer and editor from the north-west of Ireland. How to Gut a Fish, her first collection of short stories, was shortlisted for the Kate O’Brien Award […]
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KINSALE STORIES: A WALKING TOUR FOR CHILDREN
Kinsale Tourist Office ier Rd, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandWho was the Bellman? Where was World’s End? What was a bridge of boats? When did chocolate arrive? Why fight a battle at Christmas? Step into history with Barry to […]
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SINÉAD GLEESON AND NUALA O’CONNOR – in conversation with Tara Flynn | EVENT ALERT, time has been moved to 2:45pm
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandEVENT ALERT - event time has been moved to 2:45pm. Sinéad Gleeson’s essay collection Constellations: Reflections from Life, was published by Picador in 2019 and won Non- Fiction Book of […]
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RÓNÁN HESSION – in conversation with Shane Coleman
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandRónán Hession is an Irish writer and musician based in Dublin. His debut novel, Leonard and Hungry Paul was published by Bluemoose Books in 2019. It was shortlisted for the […]
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AN EVENING WITH MARIAN KEYES AND TARA FLYNN
The Trident Hotel Trident Hotel Kinsale World's End, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandMarian Keyes is a phenomenon. The multimillion copy, internationally bestselling author of some of the most widely loved, genre-defying novels of the past thirty years – including Rachel’s Holiday, Anybody […]
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LOCAL VOICES
Prims Bookshop 43 Main St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandWe are always very proud and supportive of our local writers and this event is a wonderful opportunity to showcase their talent and spotlight their voices. Michelle Dunne is a […]
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PAPERMAKING WORKSHOP WITH CAROLINE SMITH
The Friary Space Kinsale, Cork, IrelandHave you ever wondered how paper was made? Come and learn the ancient technique of paper making using recycled denim, vegetable matter and recycled paper. In the class we will learn how to cast leaves, grasses and other matter and also how to make sheets of paper suitable for book making and other art projects. […]
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Weekend Pass
FeaturedEnjoy this years events and festivities at Words by Water 2025 (*excludes all workshops, the Ancestral Storytelling event, and the Gaitkrash Beckett event).
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A History from Below – Joachim Beug
The Lord Kingsale 4 Main St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandWhile translating his father’s and grandfather’s diaries from the two World Wars, Joachim was drawn into conversation and arguments with his forefathers that never happened when they were alive. Joachim […]
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Right Words – An evening of poetry and song
The Lord Kingsale 4 Main St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandCome and join us for an evening of readings, curated by poet Matthew Geden. We will be showcasing work by new and established writers. This will be a relaxed and […]
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Roaring Inside: Revealing Ireland
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandDiarmuid Ferriter and Peadar Thompson in conversation with JJ Hurley Diarmuid Ferriter is Full Professor and Chair of Modern Irish History at UCD, as well as the author of numerous […]
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Cuardíocht – Ancestral Storytelling Ceremony with Paddy Doyle – Sponsored by Kinsale Mead Co.
OHK OHK, Cork, IrelandIn the Celtic calendar, Samhain is a time for honouring those who have gone before us, when the veils of the world are at their thinnest and our ancestors can […]
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Niall Williams in conversation with Shane Coleman
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandNiall’s newest novel, Time of the Child was published in 2024 to wide critical acclaim and won the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award in 2025. It centres […]
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A morning with Marita Conlon-McKenna
Kinsale Library Church Square, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandWould you like to spend the morning with one of Ireland’s best loved children’s authors in the beautiful town of Kinsale? If so, this event is for you! Marita will […]
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Resonances in The Found – a Creative Writing Workshop with Afric McGlinchey
The Trident Hotel Trident Hotel Kinsale World's End, Kinsale, Cork, Ireland‘I was looking for a music of words, one that belonged simultaneously to poetry and to everyday speech – advertisements, headlines, fashion magazines, erotic classifieds, horoscopes – an inconspicuous music that you could simply breathe in, like the air,’ writes Antonio Muños Molina, author of To Walk Alone in the Crowd. Inspired by Molina, and […]
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Writing for Little Minds; An Introduction to writing children’s books with Amanda Neri
The Trident Hotel Trident Hotel Kinsale World's End, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandAmanda Neri is an award-winning singer and director who loves to write. She is an avid reader and enjoys exploring the written word in all its forms. Her most recent children’s book The Golden Fairy Door is an enchanting story for young readers that is fast becoming a bookstore favourite. Amanda won the Cork City […]
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Gratitude Workshop with Trish Kelleher
Kinsale Library Church Square, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandGratitude Workshop with Trish Kelleher, author of The Giant of Kinsale and The Giant’s Gratitude Journal. What does gratitude mean to you? According to research, the one daily habit for […]
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Sister Act: How can women fight for justice, against a system designed by men?
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandHarriet Wistrich in conversation with Vanessa Conneely Harriet Wistrich is the Founder and Director of the UK's Centre for Women’s Justice. A trained solicitor, with decades of experience, Harriet won […]
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Something in the Water
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandJoin us for a celebration of exciting new voices from Cork, as four outstanding debut novelists share their journeys into fiction. Catherine Airey grew up in England in a family […]
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Calligraphy Scribed with Des Meade: An introduction to the art of beautiful writing
The Trident Hotel Trident Hotel Kinsale World's End, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandCreating beautiful writing using the ancient art of calligraphy has held a fascination for people for thousands of years. Des Meade of The Calligraphy Scribe, is a Carrigaline-based calligrapher, who has had a long successful career as a graphic designer, calligrapher, illuminator and lettering artist. Des recently had a part in the major film Bonhoeffer […]
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Barry Moloney’s Walking Tour for Children
Discover Kinsale’s history with a local expert Barry Moloney has been a tour guide in Kinsale for over 20 years. He is the author of An Illustrated History of Kinsale, […]
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Kit de Waal and Fíona Scarlett in conversation with Shane Coleman
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandModerated by Shane Coleman. Two acclaimed authors come together to discuss writing, memory, love, loss, and the powerful role of fiction in shaping how we see the world. Kit de […]
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Anti-social: Is social media changing Irish society for better or worse?
Methodist Church Market Quay, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandAoife Barry is a Dublin-based freelance arts journalist and broadcaster. She is the author of the bestselling non-fiction book Social Capital (HarperCollins Ireland) about the impact of social media on […]
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Beckett with GAITKRASH: Footfalls and Not I
The Lord Kingsale 4 Main St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandDescribed as ‘specialists in sorcery’ (Irish Times), GAITKRASH Theatre Company presents an exciting montage of Samuel Beckett’s later plays, Footfalls (Bernadette Cronin, Máirín Prendergast) and Not I (Regina Crowley), wrapped […]
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Bookswap
The Post House Post House, 23 Main St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandSharing is caring and what better thing to share than a love of books! Bring your fiction, non-fiction and children’s books to our bookswap and exchange them for something new […]
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Local Voices
Prims Bookshop 43 Main St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandMatthew Geden was born and brought up in England, moving to Kinsale in 1990. He is a poet with numerous publications throughout Ireland and abroad. His most recent collections include […]
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Papermaking workshop with Caroline Smith
Friars Lodge Friars St. Rath More, Kinsale, Cork, IrelandHave you ever wondered how paper is made? Come and learn the ancient technique of papermaking using recycled denim, vegetable matter and recycled paper. Participants will learn how to cast […]
€30.00