MEDIA ADVISORY: WEDNESDAY, 2 MARCH 2011

WHAT: Official Opening of the Dublin Book Festival, Ireland's largest literary event.

Over 80 Irish authors, poets and journalists gather in Dublin for five days of readings, debates, workshops and performances.  Press release available here: https://ymlp.com/zOZJmJ / www.dublinbookfestival.com

WHEN:
Wednesday, 2 March, 6:30pm-08:30pm.

WHERE: National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

WHO: Dermot Bolger, Anthony Cronin en Eileen Battersby will open festival on Wednesday evening with a debate on Dublin’s place in world literature. Several dignitaries will be in attendance. 

PHOTOS: Photo opportunities with top authors. Photos of Booker-Prize Winner Roddy Doyle launching the festival are also available. 

CONTACT: For accreditation contact Gert Ackermann on Tel: 086 176 9287 or email gert.ackermann@gmail.com. 

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