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

Published 4th May 2023, 15:34 GMT

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Caption: Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon, Deirdre Enright and Pauline Cummins pictured with Adrian Duncan in Fay's Bar, Granard Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Belinda McKeon, Turlough McGovern and Eamon Brennan at the Adrian Duncan and Belinda McKeon event

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Caption: Shaunagh Connaire, Ronan O'Toole, Turlough McGovern, Mary Carleton Reynolds and John Connell at the Shaunagh Connaire and Sally Hayden in conversation event

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Caption: The Granard Booktown Festival Shaunagh Connaire (centre) in conversation event with Sally Hayden attracted a large attendance including Shaunagh's parents Brian and Catherine Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Longford Granard Booktown Festival

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

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