ECHOES Festival

MAEVE BINCHY
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3rd – 5th october 2025

Echoes – Maeve Binchy Literary Festival

Celebrate the life & work of Maeve Binchy & other writers with us.

Maeve Binchy was loved the world over for her insight, humour and empathy. With an exciting line-up of events and speakers, ECHOES Maeve Binchy Literary Festival celebrates the best of home-grown and international writing, bringing together some of the finest contemporary creative voices to share their stories.  Programme launch and tickets for ECHOES 2025 coming on May 28th, Maeve’s birthday. Check www.echoes.ie archive for past years’ festivals.

 

WATCH VIDEOBook Here - May 28th2025 Programme - Coming Soon
Echoes Festival, Maeve Binchy and other Irish Writers, Dalkey Castle, Dalkey, Dublin. Ireland
Maeve Binchy Double Bill Chancery Lane and Minding Frankie
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Festival Friday

ECHOES opens on Friday evening of the festival weekend with a performance of some of Maeve’s work.

For 2024, we are delighted to announce a Double Bill!

Rehearsed Reading of “Chancery Lane” from “Victoria Line, Central Line” by Maeve Binchy, in a new adaptation, directed by Conall Morrison. Wanting to sue rich banker Charles Benson for breach of contract, show-stopping dancer Jilly Twilly enlists a barrister’s help… It’s Binchy at her best!

Maeve Binchy’s “Minding Frankie” adapted for stage by Shay Linehan, performed by Michael Heavey. This is a story about unconventional families, relationships which aren’t quite what they seem, and a child who finds a home at the heart of a caring community.

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guided walk

Marvellously Maeve

Enjoy an exclusive immersion in the life and times of world-famous author Maeve Binchy in her adored hometown of Dalkey.

Begin in the Writers’ Gallery with our knowledgeable guides & a video of Maeve talking about her writing.

“I thought everyone came from a place like this…until we went to see the world and discovered we were spoiled rotten”.

Hear the story of the Gordon Snell rose.  Quench your thirst afterwards in the Queens next door.

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Maeve Binchy Guided Walk Group Echoes Festival, Dalkey Castle, Dublin, Ireland
Maeve Binchy's Aches and Pains
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Aches and Pains

Aches and Pains

A performance of Maeve Binchy’s “Aches and Pains”, adapted for stage by Shay Linehan, directed by Margaret Dunne.

Maeve regales us with both hilarious and poignant details of her hip operation.

With Caitríona Ní Threasaigh as Ann and Michaeal Heavey as Stan.

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Directions & Transport

Dalkey is on some of the most stunning coastline, with a mountainous backdrop, just south of Dublin City Centre, en route to Co. Wicklow.

Aside from by car, the quickest way to reach the Castle is by DART. The DART journey is a relaxing experience travelling along the beautiful coastline with magnificent sea views. Dalkey is approx. 30 minutes from Dublin's Connolly, Tara or Pearse stations (travelling south). Turn right on exiting Dalkey train station.

Dalkey is on the Aircoach route to/from Dublin Airport. From Dublin City Centre, a number of local bus options are also available. Paid parking and coach parking are available nearby.

Dalkey Castle postcode for Google Maps is A96 DE61.

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Actor on Living History Tour, Dalkey Castle, Dublin, Ireland

Opening Times

We are open six days a week, all year round.
Closed every Tuesday.

January - May & September - December

Monday to Friday: 10.00 - 17.30
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 11.00 - 17.30

June, July & August

Monday to Friday: 10.00 - 18.00
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 11.00 - 18.00

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tickets & Info

Tickets for Living History Tour encompass fully guided tour of 14th Century Townhouse Castle, 10th Century Early Christian Church & Graveyard, Modern Writers' Gallery & Heritage Centre with interactive screens & scale models. Dalkey Castle, where costumed actors bring history to life.

ADULTS €16

SENIOR / STUDENT €15

CHILD (4-12 YEARS) €10.50

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Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
Castle Street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin,
Ireland, A96 DE61

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+353 1 285 8366

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