Workshops, readings, industry events and keynote speakers in venues throughout Bantry town. Line-up includes Graham Norton, John Banville, Darina Allen, Donal Ryan, Sally Hayden, Loah, Cónal Creedon, Sophie White, Raymond Antrobus, Elaine Feeney and India Knight.

Fiction, Crime Writing, Place Writing, Essay and Poetry workshops run during the week and a special event on Whiddy Island features author and rewilder Eoghan Daltun.

Yoga on the lawn, Bantry Bay swim and a special walking and writing workshop showcase the West Cork landscape.

The Festival is generously supported by Arts Council, Failte Ireland and Cork County Council.

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.