If the inaugural @ebcf Short Story Competition is anything to go by short fiction in Ireland is in good heart & we look forward to seeing what these writers do next. The winning entries from @SusanElsley Eamon Doggett & Ronan O'Halloran are available at .

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Much of the continuing success of @ebcf can be attributed to the warm #Ennis welcome such as the window displays throughout the town, a selection of which is pictured. Thank you for all the ways you play your part in supporting us 😊

We loved sharing #EBCF2024 with you all. Plans for 2025 will start shortly & we would be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to let us know your thoughts on our 2024 festival so that we can make EBCF2025 even better. Survey can be found here:

How's that TBR pile looking? Fancy some new suggestions? @MumblinDeafRo and @lliamm7 brought us through books they would recommend at the #EBCF2024 panel Ten Books You Should Read. Access the list at

Wrapping up #EBCF2024 today, as part of EBCF Fringe (thanks to @IdirDhaThra,), were Siobhan Peoples, Conor Crimmins and Alan Reid, in Fawl's Bar. Best enjoyed with a pile of books close to hand.

A little taste of Saturday night and Sunday of #EBCF2024. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. See you in 2025!. 📸 @EWPhotoMedia

At this morning's poetry event at The Record Break, we were treated to the work of Maryellen Hodgins and The Poetry Collective. Also, one of our first time volunteers, Louise,read her poetry in public for the first time. We're delighted to have been there to share that with her.

"The perfect poetic full stop". beautifully put Niamh. Thank you 😊.

Last night's EBCF Fringe event was sublime. @ronanosnodaigh & @mylesoreillly's combination of music & spoken word, interspersed with Gaeilge, had the audience fully immersed & singing along. Theo Dorgan took to the stage to share some of his poetry also.

Day 2 of #EBCF2024 is still in swing but memories aplenty have been, books have been bought & friends met & made. Tomorrow the festival culminates in a free trad session in Fawl's Bar at 2.30pm - join us!. Find out more about our remaining events at

Heartfelt and genuine moments at Ennis Courthouse this afternoon Dani Gill and Alice Kinsella on the topic of maternal lineage. @TheeDaniMagic

Another insightful Beyond Borders Book Club event this afternoon with @sen_sree @NatashaRemound1 @JolaNandi & @sarahmaintains in the gorgeous Temple Gate Great Hall. 📸 @EWPhotoMedia

The Sunday Symposium - Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: A crisis of imagination? - will see Justine McCarthy, @RoryHearneGaffs & @littlejohnnee in conversation. 📍glór.📅 Sun 3rd March, 11am.🎟 065 6843103 or

The Clare Youth Theatre were delighted to meet with @EllenRyanWrites again today after their #EBCF2023 workshop. Their play under production is the fruit of that interaction.

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We're halfway through day 2 of #EBCF2024 and there is a great buzz about. Some events yet to come so join us!.

The @ebcf Beyond Borders Book Club is a celebration of great literature from countries beyond Ireland. This Sat our guest panellists @sen_sree @JolaNandi & @NatashaRemound1 will be in discussion with writer @sarahmaintains. FREE but ticketed event:

Such a thoughtful token from a contributor. Thank you 😊

Nourish your mind & body with the #EBCF2024 Literary Lunch where Theo Dorgan, poet, essayist & novelist will delve into a life spent in writing. In association with @poetryireland . 📍Old Ground Hotel.📅 Sun 3rd March, 1.30pm.🎟 065 6843103 or