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Friday 9 June 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# international literature festival

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# stories from the city
Want to tell everyone a hidden story about Ireland? Here's your chance
The International Literature Festival Dublin is looking for people to share a story connected to writing – and they’ll help bring it to the stage.
# Dubliners
Ever wanted to tell a story about your Dublin? Now's your chance
The Stories From The City events will see volunteers paired with mentors to help shape their ideas.
# the guantanamo granny
Margaretta D'Arcy's secret to an interesting life: keep things fun (and avoid meetings)
Approaching her 82nd birthday, D’Arcy shows no signs of slowing down.
# Competition
WIN: A place at our book clubs for the International Literature Festival Dublin
We’ll be discussing books by Maeve Brennan and Amy Liptrot over complimentary tea and cake.
# girls in love
10 feelings every 90s kid has about Jacqueline Wilson books
Jackie knows what’s up.
# guantánamo diary
Mohamedou says he's locked up, tortured, and fighting for justice
His book is the first written and released by a Guantánamo detainee.