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Friday 17th October 

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Fringe Festival Event: Apeirogon, Until We Talk Tour

with Colum McCann, Rami Elhanan, Bassam Aramin

Venue:     Clew Bay Hotel 

Time:       2pm 

Tickets     €15

To Book:  Clew Bay Hotel, 09828088 

Due to huge demand for Apeirogon Live: The Until We Talk Tour with Colum McCann, Bassam Aramin & Rami Elhanan, we’re delighted to announce a special fringe event on Friday, 17th October at 2pm in the Clew Bay Hotel.

📖 Hear the amazing story of Colum McCann and how his powerful novel Apeirogon brought together these two extraordinary fathers — united by loss, hope and humanity.

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How the Horslips Saved Ireland

with Tom Dunne

Venue:     Clew Bay Hotel 

Time:        6.00pm

Tickets     €50 : includes The Show, followed by Supper Club & Music with Coda

To Book:  Clew Bay Hotel, 09828088 or online at Westport Town Hall

How Horslips Saved Ireland: Award-winning radio presenter and acclaimed singer songwriter, Tom Dunne, presents an entertaining show about the outsized impact Horslips had not just on Irish music, but on our culture. In words and pictures, Tom demonstrates how Horslips led the transformation of an Ireland untouched by the cultural upheavel and youth culture sweeping Europe and America, to the land of U2, The Boomtown Rats, Sinead O’Connor and endless young dreamers determined to give a voice to a whole new country.

 

The show will be followed by supper, and music from Coda.

Welcome to the Rolling Sun Book Festival, one of Ireland's most distinctive literary festivals, held each October in the vibrant heritage town of Westport, County Mayo. Celebrating books, ideas, music and conversation, Rolling Sun brings together acclaimed authors, journalists, musicians, thinkers and emerging voices for an inspiring weekend of talks, performances, workshops and unforgettable experiences.

From bestselling writers and fascinating debates to live music, storytelling and intimate supper events, Rolling Sun offers something for every curious mind. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, the festival combines world-class speakers with the warmth of Westport's renowned hospitality, creating a unique cultural escape.

Join us this October and discover why the Rolling Sun Book Festival has become one of Ireland's must-visit literary events—where stories are shared, ideas are challenged, music is celebrated and every conversation has the power to inspire.

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