Over the next few weeks, we'll be announcing details of some of the things you can look forward to in this year's Allingham Festival which will return to Ballyshannon from November 5th to 9th.
We're delighted to welcome Donal Ryan, the king of the new wave of Irish writers (don't take our word for it - that was Sebastian Barry). With seven published novels, each of which has topped the Irish best-sellers list, he will have much to tell us.
Last year, Nelofer Pazira, journalist, filmmaker and human rights activist, was with us for the Fifth Court Podcast. This year we are very excited to have her deliver the Allingham Lecture. In these horrifying times in the Middle East it could hardly be more timely to hear from such an informed source.
John Creedon may be described as a national treasure as much-loved for his eclectic musical taste on radio as his quirky TV documentaries and books. He is sure to brighten our Sunday afternoon.
Historian, Paul O'Brien last year gave a very well-received talk on the plays of Sean O'Casey. This year he brings us closer to home with an account of the life and times of Donegal socialist and activist, Peadar O Donnell and his relevance to the modern world.We will also be marking the 10th anniversary of the passing of another great Donegal writer, in Remembering: Brian Friel.
More details on these and many other plans to follow shortly.