The programme for Write By The Sea includes a generous mix of talks, readings, interviews and workshops. Overlooking the picturesque Saltee Islands, the inspirational setting of Kilmore Quay is also an appropriate location in which to celebrate the international achievements of Irish authors and to encourage new writing across all genres.

Past festivals have included distinguished authors and presenters such as John Banville, Sara Baume, Dermot Bolger, Kevin Doyle, Kit de Waal, Catherine Dunne, Theo Dorgan, Rob Doyle, Ruth Fitzmaurice, Sinead Gleeson, Lisa Harding, Geoff Hill, Cat Hogan, Jennifer Johnston, Paula Meehan, Dervla Murphy, Peter Murphy, Rick O’Shea, Donal Ryan, Billy Roche, Cath Staincliffe and Sarah Webb.