Echoes – Maeve Binchy Literary Festival
Celebrate the life & work of Maeve Binchy & other writers with us.
2024 programme:
Friday 4th October: 19.30 pm – Maeve Binchy 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.
Saturday October 5th: 9.30am – 17.30pm Home Place – an exciting day of conversations, interviews and readings featuring:
Cecelia Ahern, Jan Carson, Colm O’Regan, Liz Nugent, Oliver Callan, Edel Coffey, Anne Griffin, Jamie O’Connell, Zoe Miller, Brian McGilloway, Andrea Mara, Kevin Curran, Melatu-Uche Okorie, Olha Khoroshevska, Sam Blake, Billy Keane, Andrea Carter, Caroline Erskine, Katherine McSharry, Niall MacMonagle, John Patrick McHugh, Sarah Binchy and Gordon Snell.
Sunday October 6th: 11.00am – Marvellously Maeve Guided Walk
Tour Guide Rita Biggs delights with Maeve anecdotes as you tour Maeve’s home town of Dalkey. Leaves from Dalkey Castle (spaces limited)
Sunday October 6th: 15:00 pm – Maeve Binchy’s “Aches and Pains“
Adapted by Shay Linehan, directed by Margaret Dunne.
“I found a home place when I came here.” Gordon Snell speaking at ECHOES 2023 about moving to Ireland to his wonderful wife’s home town
Half & full day tickets for Saturday alongside tickets for Friday evening & Sunday’s events available. Booking fees apply. Full programme and booking at www.echoes.ie
