Granard was transformed into a writing hub as it hosted the country's first Booktown Festival. Visitors from far and wide flocked to the north Longford town to enjoy a packed programme of events over three days (April 21 - 23). Granard Booktown Festival co-founder and director, John Connell, reflected, “We were blown away by the success of the Booktown Festival. There were huge crowds at every event, writers from all around the world and a great feeling of excitement around the town of Granard.” Longford Leader / Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran was in Granard and she captured this great gallery of photos from the Booktown Festival. Don't forget to tag and share with any of your friends that you recognise. How many familiar faces will you spot?

placeholder image — Granard was transformed into a writing hub as it hosted the country's first Booktown Festival. Visitors from far and wide flocked to the north Longford town to enjoy a packed programme of events over three days (April 21 - 23). Granard Booktown Festival co-founder and director, John Connell, reflected, “We were blown away by the success of the Booktown Festival. There were huge crowds at every event, writers from all around the world and a great feeling of excitement around the town of Granard.” Longford Leader / Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran was in Granard and she captured this great gallery of photos from the Booktown Festival. Don't forget to tag and share with any of your friends that you recognise. How many familiar faces will you spot?

PICTURES | Longford literary triumph: Visitors flock to Granard for hugely successful inaugural Booktown Festival

By Longford Live Reporter

Published 4th May 2023, 15:34 GMT

Caption: As part of the Granard Booktown Festival Seán Ó Súilleabháin (2nd from left) gave a talk on the pivotal role of the Granard area in the fight for Irish independence and freedom on Friday in Granard library. Also in the photo are Jimmy Donohoe, Cllr Turlough McGovern, Cllr Colin Dalton and Cllr PJ Reilly Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: As part of the Granard Booktown Festival Seán Ó Súilleabháin (2nd from left) gave a talk on the pivotal role of the Granard area in the fight for Irish independence and freedom on Friday in Granard library. Also in the photo are Jimmy Donohoe, Cllr Turlough McGovern, Cllr Colin Dalton and Cllr PJ Reilly Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: John Connell (Granard Booktown Festival co-founder and director), Longford County Councl Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern (Granard Booktown Festival Team), Mark Kiernan, Sean O Suilleabháin, Robert and Laura Pakenham and Granard MD Cathaoirleach Colin Dalton Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: John Connell (Granard Booktown Festival co-founder and director), Longford County Councl Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern (Granard Booktown Festival Team), Mark Kiernan, Sean O Suilleabháin, Robert and Laura Pakenham and Granard MD Cathaoirleach Colin Dalton Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Danny, Robert, David, Katie, Adam, Sarah and Fiona King at the Adam King event in The Bailey Café last Saturday as part of the Granard Booktown Festival Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Danny, Robert, David, Katie, Adam, Sarah and Fiona King at the Adam King event in The Bailey Café last Saturday as part of the Granard Booktown Festival Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Adam King and James Cawley, member of the Granard Booktown Festival Team at the Adam King event during the inaugural Granard Booktown Festival Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Adam King and James Cawley, member of the Granard Booktown Festival Team at the Adam King event during the inaugural Granard Booktown Festival Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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