About Us
About Ennis Book Club Festival
The Ennis Book Club Festival Aims To Promote And Celebrate Reading
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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!
About Us
The Ennis Book Club Festival aims to promote and celebrate reading. 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!
Since Its Inception, The Festival Has Attracted A Host Of National And International Writers And Speakers.
WHO WE ARE
Organising Team
Niamh O'Donovan | Chairperson
Niamh O'Donovan | Chairperson
Martina Durac | Artistic Director
Martina Durac | Artistic Director
Angela Connaughton | Treasurer
Angela Connaughton | Treasurer
Bríd Hayes | Festival Administrator
Bríd Hayes | Festival Administrator
Emer Bowen | Production
Emer Bowen | Production
Priscilla Dinan | Sponsorship
Priscilla Dinan | Sponsorship
Priscilla joined the committee in 2024. Priscilla’s professional background is in HR and she has also written extensively for digital publications and local Clare newspapers as a columnist. Priscilla looks after sponsorship for the Festival.
Louise Eccles | Social Media & Marketing
Louise Eccles | Social Media & Marketing
Louise joined the Committee in 2024. Louise is a student of English Literature and History at the University of Limerick. Louise’s love of literature as well as her natural aptitude for social media make her an invaluable addition to the team.
Louise Eccles | Social Media & Marketing
Louise Eccles | Social Media & Marketing
Louise joined the Committee in 2024. Louise is a student of English Literature and History at the University of Limerick. Louise’s love of literature as well as her natural aptitude for social media make her an invaluable addition to the team.
Board Members
Ciana Campbell, Bridget Ginnity, Cora Gunter, Michael Conneely, Dani Gill & Angela Connaughton.