Proceedings came to a conclusion on Sunday as the third Annual Culmore Literary Festival closed with a celebration of poetry, music and afternoon tea. Events over the week saw a list of talented writers and poets who were born or have chosen Derry as their home, reflecting the ongoing love of words that we have, not just in Culmore but throughout the city. Capacity attendances turned up each night with local authors such as Sue Divin, Pat Bradley, Michael McCann, Feargal Friel and Jane Buckley playing their part in proceedings. Event organiser Philip O'Neill pictured with local poets Feargal Friel and Michael McCann, who shared their poetry at Saturday night's Culmore Literary Festival 2023 at the Culmore Community Hub. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

placeholder image — Proceedings came to a conclusion on Sunday as the third Annual Culmore Literary Festival closed with a celebration of poetry, music and afternoon tea. Events over the week saw a list of talented writers and poets who were born or have chosen Derry as their home, reflecting the ongoing love of words that we have, not just in Culmore but throughout the city. Capacity attendances turned up each night with local authors such as Sue Divin, Pat Bradley, Michael McCann, Feargal Friel and Jane Buckley playing their part in proceedings. Event organiser Philip O'Neill pictured with local poets Feargal Friel and Michael McCann, who shared their poetry at Saturday night's Culmore Literary Festival 2023 at the Culmore Community Hub. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

IN PICTURES: Derry's love of words reflected at Culmore Literary Festival

By Staff reporter

Published 25th Sep 2023, 20:33 GMT

Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography

Philip O'Neill, event organiser starts proceedings at Saturday night's Culmore Literary Festival.

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Philip O'Neill, event organiser starts proceedings at Saturday night's Culmore Literary Festival.

Poet Feargal Friel pictured with his two children at Friday night's event, Eva and Tom.

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Poet Feargal Friel pictured with his two children at Friday night's event, Eva and Tom.

A section of the attendance at Saturday night's Culmore Literary Festival 2023 for local poets Feargal Friel and Michael McCann (left).

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A section of the attendance at Saturday night's Culmore Literary Festival 2023 for local poets Feargal Friel and Michael McCann (left).

Guest poet Rosaline Callaghan, pictured on Saturday night.

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Guest poet Rosaline Callaghan, pictured on Saturday night.

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