Listowel Writers' Week is an international literary event, viewed as one of Ireland's premier festivals. It provides a platform for emerging and world renowned authors to showcase their work. It gives visitors the opportunity to participate in intensive Creative Writing Workshops, Creative Writing Competitions, and a comprehensive programme of Festival events.
Listowel and North Kerry are steeped in literary, cultural and historical tradition which provides us with our most important unique selling points. It provides a programme of events for visitors and locals to enjoy and savour this heritage as well as affording the opportunity to meet and mix with guests and acclaimed authors both national and international.