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Nominations Are Now Open for the Dublin Literary Award 2027

Nominations for the 2027 Dublin Literary Award are now open. To learn more about the nomination process, visit the Dublin Literary Award Website

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Winner of Dublin Literary Award 2026

Dublin City Council announces Gliff by Ali Smith as winner of the 2026 Dublin Literary Award.

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author John Banville and historian Donal Fallon in conversation at The Pepper Canister

One Dublin One Book Wrap Up

Highlights from One Dublin One Book 2026

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Dublin City Libraries are trusted places that nurture curiosity so that opportunity, ambition and imagination flourish.

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Dublin, One City, Many Stories Video Series

A unique video series co-ordinated by the Irish Writers Centre and funded by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature with Dublin City Council to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Dublin becoming a UNESCO City of Literature and to promote the Irish Writers Centre's work as an all-island resource for writers at all stages of their career.

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Dublin is one of 53 UNESCO cities of literature in the world belonging to a cluster which represents 6 continents and 39 countries, and a combined population of over 26 million.

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2027 Prague Creative Residency for Foreign Writers and Translators

A photo from Odessa with text that reads: Odesa City of Literature - A month long literary residency on the black sea - Apply Now! Deadline July 20 Month - September - Scholarship 500 euro

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UNESCO-Cosmopolis Polyglot Literary Residency in Odesa

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Tukums UNESCO City of Literature Writer-in-Residence Programme

Ali Smith and Belinda McKeon on stage at the International Literature Festival Dublin

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Dublin Literary Award Winner Ali Smith in Conversation

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2027 Prague Creative Residency for Foreign Writers and Translators

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UNESCO-Cosmopolis Polyglot Literary Residency in Odesa

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Tukums UNESCO City of Literature Writer-in-Residence Programme

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Discover Literary Dublin

Dublin UNESCO City of Literature promotes and supports Dublin's high reputation as a city of words, home to 4 Nobel prize winners and a thriving contemporary scene.