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Acclaimed novelist announced as Allingham Festival writing competition judge

Acclaimed novelist and short-story writer Mia Gallagher will judge the entries in the 2022 Allingham Flash Fiction Competition. The competition is currently open, with entries accepted up until September 16. Mia Gallagher is the author of two ...

20 Jun 2022 at 14:33

Allingham Festival 2023 expanded schedule offers a veritable feast of the cultural arts

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Allingham Festival expanded schedule offers a veritable feast of the cultural arts

The 2023 Allingham Festival will bring bestselling authors, talented performers and national thought-leaders to Ballyshannon on November 8-12. Expanded to a five-day schedule, the 2023 Festival will take place in the Abbey Arts Centre and ...

31 Oct 2023 at 11:33

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Darkmouth author Shane Hegarty to visit schools in Ballyshannon

School children in Ballyshannon are in for a huge treat with Darkmouth series author Shane Hegarty set to visit schools during the Allingham Arts Festival. The annual festival takes place in Ballyshannon from November 8 to 12, fostering ...

19 Sept 2023 at 11:33

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2023 Allingham Festival opening to highlight children’s issues

The 2023 Allingham Festival opening night takes place on November 8. It will highlight children’s issues and the historical injustice of servitude and transportation, contrasted with today’s determination to provide safety, health care ...

10 Oct 2023 at 16:33

Arts & Entertainment

Sean McGinley to appear at special pre-Allingham event before heading Stateside

There is good news for those who were disappointed that actor Sean McGinley would not be appearing at this year's Allingham Festival. It has been announced that the Ballyshannon man will attend a special pre-special event before ...

31 Aug 2023 at 23:33

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Deadline extended for the Allingham Poetry and Flash Fiction Competitions

The deadline for entries to the 2023 Allingham Poetry and Flash Fiction Competitions is being extended to Friday, September 29. The 2023 Allingham Festival will take place in Ballyshannon from November 8-12, and the Awards ...

19 Sept 2023 at 19:33

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2023 Allingham Festival takes place on 8-12 November

The 2023 Allingham Festival will bring bestselling authors, talented performers and national thought leaders to Ballyshannon on 8-12 November. Expanded to a five-day schedule, the 2023 Festival will take place in the ...

26 Oct 2023 at 18:33

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You can now enter the Allingham Festival Flash Fiction and Poetry Competitions

The 2023 Allingham Festival Flash Fiction and Poetry Competitions are now open. This year’s entry period runs from June to September 22. International entries are also welcome. Winning entries in recent years have ...

12 Jun 2023 at 16:33

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Broadcaster Richard Curran to deliver keynote address at Allingham Festival on AI

Broadcaster and author Richard Curran will deliver the Keynote Address at the 2024 Allingham Festival on Wednesday evening, November 6, speaking on the promise and perils of Artificial Intelligence. Richard ...

17 Sept 2024 at 14:33

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Gifted writer Olive Travers earthy tales reflect an amazing tapestry of life & living

A good throw of a pebble, well maybe a stone, will cast you from Olive Travers family home to Creevy Pier and perchance a fresh mackerel if lucky, between Ballyshannon and Rossnowlagh. The chicks may have ...

04 Nov 2023 at 19:33

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In Pictures: The spirit of William Allingham's creativity lives on

The Open Mic event is a chance for writers and performers of all levels of experience to showcase their talent during Ballyshannon's Allingham Festival. True to form, this year's event saw a wealth of ...

10 Nov 2024 at 15:33

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In Pictures: Out at about at the Allingham Festival in Ballyshannon

This year's Allingham Festival was always going to be special as 2024 marked the 200th birthday of the Ballyshannon poet. Organisers and contributors put on a packed programme of fantastic events. ...

12 Nov 2024 at 17:33

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