Lit Crawl Sunday 28 June 2026

Glen Genzdel and Myles Dungan re-enact some of the hilarious columns of the great Irish-American journalist Finley Peter Dunne as he lambastes early 20th century US elites in the voice of the fictional barman 'Mr. Dooley' from Roscommon.

A beautifully illustrated story, written in engaging rhyme and rhythm, is a heartfelt plea for adults to truly hear and honour the voices of children, while helping children feel empowered to express themselves in everyday scenarios that often get dismissed. An engaging reading of My Voice, My Choice will take place, along with a craft workshop where children will visually and creatively honour their own voice.

Former Irish diplomat Frank Cogan on a long and distinguished career in the foreign service, including a stint in Iran during troubled times.

Award-winning Irish short-fiction writer Kathryn Crowley will read from her new novella and collection of stories. Kathryn’s fiction provides unique insights into domestic dramas and delivers universal truths about seemingly small lives. She navigates the minefield of relationships – both romantic and familial – with a fresh voice laced with humour.
Themes of nostalgia, resilience, connection, and the bittersweet humour of life will feature, creating a warm, relatable atmosphere that feels both personal and universal.
The event will feature an audience Q&A.

All welcome to this fun and uplifting Ukelele get-together. They started out in 2019, are still going strong and always on the lookout for new members.

Navan Theatre Group present From Eden, a tender and witty script written by Stephen Jones. This performance directed by Sharon Carroll won multiple awards on the One Act Circuit of the Amateur Dramatic Council of Ireland. It tells the story of Alan and Eva, who find themselves locked in the toilet of a house party in Dublin on New Year's Eve.

John Fintan McCutcheon's one-man show presents the short-story  Normal All Along  from his collection of short-stories Burning Inwards  (Emu Ink Press, 2025). A twenty-year old narrator questions the value and purpose of an early-childhood unspecified diagnosis of special-needs which he is tentatively beginning to understand has not served him well. His story brings the audience through seminal dramatic, sad and comic incidents that describe his journey to this juncture. 

Rhythm and Poetry are the fundamental building blocks of music. Rap intricately fuses these two qualities to deliver honest, unfiltered storytelling and social commentary. Joining XCALIBER will be fellow artists J.F.O. and objectsnwo.

Colette Clinton reflects on everyday life, love and loss through storytelling songs and poetic lyrics. Her themes are interwoven with references to nature, transition and seasonal changes. She hails from Skryne, Tara and is currently working on material for a new album to follow her debut EP Love needs time (2021) and single Clouds (2023).

A reading of a ‘work in progress’ an exciting new short play from Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler, co-authors of the highly successful adaptation of The Beekeeper of Aleppo.

In what was the most sensational divorce case of the 19th century, Lady Louisa Mount Cashell faces a team of Ireland's leading lawyers and her husband, Captain Richard Spread Morgan, who is seeking a divorce on the grounds of adultery and cruelty.
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In a story trailing from Nobber to Montenegro, filmmaker and journalist Frank Shouldice reflects on how war in the Balkans influenced his debut novel  Beneath the Cedar Tree.

Ollie and Friends will do American, Canadian and Irish Folk Music - to wrap up the festival!