Spike Island Literary Festival

08/09/2025

And that's a wrap for the 2025! And what a festival it was 🤩 We went out in style with Gillian Perdue
Michelle McDonagh Michelle Teahan - Writer & Fiona Gartland sharing their stories and giving us a glimpse at the inner workings of their minds!

Thank you to all the incredible crime writing talent who came and entertained - somehow making our audiences laugh, while also sending chills down their spines 😳🗡 But then those audiences were fantastic - so engaged and so friendly. Thank you to everyone who came ❤️

You may also notice the amazingly talented film crew from Great Island Productions who were busy making a documentary of this year's festival!!

More images will probably follow (thanks to the brilliantly talented Amy Frahill )

Thank you Spike Island Cork 🙏
Until next year ... 💕

02/09/2025

01/09/2025

Less than a week to go for the Spike Island Literary Festival 🤩
Every year we have people attend who "don't usually go to book events" and each year they say how much they enjoyed it. Come on your own or come with a friend, but do come!

For tickets and info click here https://www.spikeislandcork.ie/spike-island-literary-festival-2025/

Here's what to expect 👇🏽

30/08/2025

Wondering what to do next weekend? Here it is - the full programme 🤩 Each ticket gets you multiple events and a day out that you won't forget 🛥📚🗡 For tickets & info https://www.spikeislandcork.ie/spike-island-literary-festival-2025/

Thank you so much to our sponsors who made this possible 🙏 The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Cork County Council Fáilte Ireland Titanic Bar and Grill The Commodore Hotel, Cobh BellaVista Hotel Fota Island Resort Trigon Hotels & Pure Cork

25/08/2025

Calling all writers! The is bringing some fantastic opportunities to on Friday 5th September 🤩

1 ticket gets you to a fiction writing Masterclass with bestselling author, Louise Phillips followed by your chance to pitch your idea to two of the industries leading Literary agents, Nicky Lovick of WGM Atlantic and Diana Beaumont of DHH

Places are very limited and only a few remain, so check details, GUIDELINES and tickets at https://www.spikeislandcork.ie/spike-island-literary-festival-2025-friday/

24/08/2025

Sunday 7th September will be the third and final thrilling day at the Spike Island Literary Festival, and here's what your ticket will get you:

Two more fantastic panel events not to be missed - Secrets & Lies with & .michelle followed by Meet the Detectives with &

You'll also have a pop up reading in another of Spike Island's lesser known locations - you won't want to miss it 🤩

See link in bio for more information & tickets 🛥🗡📚💥

23/08/2025

Just 2 short weeks to the Spike Island Literary Festival and here's what your Saturday ticket gets you! Two incredible panel events with some of Ireland and the UK's best thriller writers, and a pop up reading in one of the Island's most unique locations 🤩
So take a boat to one of Europe's leading tourist destinations, and have a day out that you won't forget ❤️📚🗡🛥 .... then come back again on Sunday. Wait until you see what we have for you then!
See the link in our bio for tickets and info!

07/08/2025

It really is Sunday Funday at the 🤩 Here's the other half - and what a half it is!!
Meet the Detectives
Patricia Gibney & Gill Perdue with Michelle Dunne
Join two of Ireland’s bestselling crime fiction authors, Patricia Gibney and Gill Perdue, in conversation with bestselling author & festival curator, Michelle Dunne for an unmissable discussion on mystery, suspense, and intrigue.
As part of the Spike Island Literary Festival, this gripping event delves into the minds behind some of the country’s most compelling crime fiction.
Expect lively discussion, behind-the-scenes insights into crafting crime fiction, and a chance to ask your own burning questions. Perfect for fans of twisty plots, gritty characters, and page-turning drama.

05/08/2025

Sunday at 🤩 And this is just SOME of what your ticket gets you!

Secrets and Lies -
Amanda Cassidy and Michelle McDonagh with Fiona Gartland

Dive into the dark, twisting worlds of contemporary crime fiction with three gripping voices at Spike Island Literary Festival.

Amanda Cassidy and Michelle McDonagh explore the hidden truths, tangled secrets, and the lies that define their characters.

Join this compelling conversation to uncover how deception drives narrative tension and reveals the human condition in thrilling, unforgettable ways.

Visit us here to book your spot now https://shorturl.at/GH2gV📚🛥🗡⚰️💥

Michelle McDonagh
Fiona Gartland

04/08/2025

This is a fantastic opportunity for writers seeking representation or to hone their skills. This event at is limited to 15 people and led to at least one signing last year. One ticket gets you to both events, but with very limited places, be sure to book early!

All details here 🫴 https://tinyurl.com/9afukjrc