Ballyscullion Park Book Festival

Ballyscullion Park Book Festival is a celebration of literature, music and art in the heart of Seamus Heaney country.

Following the success of its debut festival, the Ballyscullion Park Book Festival is set to become a key event in the literary calendar. The festival, held in the picturesque surroundings of Ballyscullion Park near Bellaghy in Mid-Ulster, will bring together readers, writers and art lovers for an unforgettable weekend of cultural delights.

This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better, with a line-up of both new and returning authors, children’s writers, opinion formers, historians, poets, musicians and artists. Over the two days, attendees can choose from up to 50 talks, readings and panel discussions, as well as enjoying live music, local food stalls, artisan products and an art exhibition.

Among the highlights will be award winning author and poet Louis de Bernières, Emmy award winning journalist and documentary maker Ramita Navai, historian and screenwriter and founder of The Mitford Society Lyndsy Spence, Gareth Reid artist and winner of Sky Portrait Artist of the Decade 2023 and Dr Caroline Campbell Director of the National Gallery of Ireland.

This year, the festival is proud to announce a charity partnership with NI Hospice.

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