Each year, readers both from Ireland and further afield, come to Ennis to share the joy of reading. Our audiences include avid readers, those who haven’t had the time to pick up a book in some years, those with a keen interest in current affairs, those who are simply looking to be inspired…Our aim is to meet each of their different expectations!

Our 2026 festival will take place from Friday, March 6th to Sunday, March 8th. We’re excited to welcome both new and familiar faces to Ennis for what will be a particularly special year as we host the 20th Ennis Book Club Festival. We look forward to celebrating this very special milestone with you.

Background

In 2007 a small group of local volunteers, in association with Clare County Library, identified the need for a new literary and social event to replace the demised Ennis October Arts Festival. Being members of a local Book Club the wish was to create a literary event that focused primarily on readers and book lovers.

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