Save the date for the 16th Belfast Book Festival

    4 - 11 June 2026

    We look forward to seeing you then! 

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    Mairtín Crawford Awards 2026

    We are delighted to open the submission window for the Mairtín Crawford Awards for Short Story and Poetry 2026!

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