Bookmarked: Drumcondra a Literature-Loving Community

Bookmarked is a vibrant, six-month initiative designed to nurture a thriving literature-loving community in the heart of Drumcondra. We aim to cultivate a lasting culture that celebrates reading, writing, and the power of storytelling.

Drawing inspiration from Drumcondra's rich literary heritage—home to renowned Irish writers and steeped in history—we will sow the seeds for a community where Irish fiction, poetry, creative writing, and spoken word flourish. Through engaging events, workshops, book clubs and collaborative projects, we invite you to join us in building a vibrant space where the love of literature connects us all.

This project is kindly supported by Dublin City Council Community Arts Grant 2024.

PROGRAMME:

February 2025
6th Feb	10am - 4pm	Writing Clinics with Arts Council Writer in Residence Sarah Gilmartin	All Hallows or Online	Booking Form	Booking Required Writing clinics for aspiring writers (DCU Staff and Students Only)
20th Feb	6:30pm	DCU Book Club with Maggie Armstrong (featured book - Old Romantics)	Belvedere Library, St Patrick's Campus	Eventbrite link	Booking Required Monthly DCU Book Club in Partnership with DCU Library

March 2025
6th Mar	10am - 4pm	Writing Clinics with Arts Council Writer in Residence Sarah Gilmartin	All Hallows or Online	Booking Form	Booking Required Writing clinics for aspiring writers (DCU Staff and Students Only)
6th Mar	Morning	World Book Day with DCU YPCE Writer in Residence Dave Rudden at Grace Park Educate Together	Grace Park Educate Together	Closed Event	Closed Event for Grace Park Educate Together students only
19th Mar	4:30pm	Publishers & Agents Panel with Arts Council Writer in Residence Sarah Gilmartin.	Belvedere Library, St Patrick's Campus	Eventbrite Link	Booking Required Panelists will discuss the role of agents and editors in helping writers to get published
19th Mar	10am - 12pm	Foundational Facilitation Skills Workshop with Poet and Coach Anne Tannam	Belvedere House, St Patrick's Campus	Eventbrite Link	Booking Required This interactive workshop offers basic skills on designing and running successful community events, groups, or clubs. Specifically tailored for those interested in starting a creative writing or reading groups.
20th Mar	1:00pm	DCU Book Club with Fiona McPhillips (featured book - When We Were Silent)	1838, Glasnevin Campus	Eventbrite link	Booking Required Monthly DCU Book Club in Partnership with DCU Library All Welcome.
24th Mar	6:30pm - 8:30pm	Foundational Facilitation Skills Workshop with Poet and Coach Anne Tannam	SPC.G401, Cregan Library, St Patrick's Campus	Eventbrite Link	Booking Required This interactive workshop offers basic skills on designing and running successful community events, groups, or clubs. Specifically tailored for those interested in starting a creative writing or reading groups.
31st Mar	10:30am	Creative Writing Workshops with Dave Rudden	Drumcondra Library	Closed Event	Closed Event Fully booked by local school

April 2025
3rd Apr	10am - 4pm	Writing Clinics with Arts Council Writer in Residence Sarah Gilmartin	All Hallows or Online	Booking Form	Booking Required Writing clinics for aspiring writers (DCU Staff and Students Only)
15th Apr	6:00pm	John McGahern Commemorative Event with special guest writer Michael Magee	McGahern Lecture Hall, St Patrick's Campus	Eventbrite link	Booking Required Full Details to be announced soon

May 2025
1st May	All Day	Poetry Day Ireland - Poetry in Windows project with Anne Tannam and Poetry Ireland	Drumcondra Village	Open Event	12 official Poetry Ireland and a selection of community poems on display throughout Drumcondra village
8th May	6:30pm	DCU Book Club with Ferdia Lennon (featured book - Glorious Exploits)	Belvedere Library, St Patrick's Campus	Eventbrite Link	Booking Required Monthly DCU Book Club in Partnership with DCU Library. All Welcome.
27th May	6:30pm	Last Tuesday Book Club with Sarah Gilmartin (featured book - Service)	Drumcondra Library	Closed Event	Closed Event for Drumcondra Library Book Club Members

June 2025
10th June	6:30pm	For the Love of Reading - poetry reading gathering with Anne Tannam	Drumcondra Library	Booking link	Booking Required Join Anne Tannam for a relaxing and interactive workshop celebrating the joy of reading poetry.