Ballyscullion Park Book Festival has continued to grow attracting audiences interested in literature and current affairs
Planning is already underway for next year’s Ballyscullion Book Festival, following a strong weekend of discussions, readings and literary events.
The organisers say the event will take place on 15th and 16th May 2027 at Ballyscullion Park outside Bellaghy.
This year’s festival brought together readers, writers, and visitors from across Ireland and the UK, and as far afield as Australia and America for two days of conversation and debate in venues around the beautiful Walled Garden.
Since its launch, the Festival has continued to grow and attract audiences interested in literature and current affairs. This year’s event included author interviews, panel discussions, book signings, and audience question-and-answer sessions.
Keynote speakers included Jung Chang and Lionel Shriver, whose sessions attracted large audiences over the weekend. Jung Chang spoke movingly about her family’s lives in China, giving the audience a unique personal insight into the turbulent 20th Century, and what the future might hold.
Lionel Shriver talked about her novels which confront the big issues of our times, in an often controversial way, inspiring lively discussions.
Rosalind Mulholland, Festival Director and co-owner of Ballyscullion Park said: “We are grateful to everyone who took part in this year’s festival. The conversations and engagement across the weekend showed the continued interest in books, ideas, and in-person discussions.
It was a pleasure to welcome so many people to Ballyscullion Park, including families from NI Children’s Hospice.”
NI Children’s Hospice is the charity partner of Ballyscullion Park Book Festival, and money was raised through a raffle, bookstall and donations.
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