On a Dark & Stormy Night
Sun 18 Oct · 17:00
LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre
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On a Dark & Stormy Night is a literary event at the LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre in Dublin on 18 October 2026. The event explores how writers create opening lines. Tickets are priced between €13.85 and €15.99.
How do three writers come up with their opening lines?
The opening line of a book can be crucial to hook a reader. Catherine Ryan Howard (Buyer Beware), editor turned writer Leodora Darlington (The Exes) and T.M. Logan (The Weekend) talk to Brian McGilloway about how they come up with opening lines and those lines that have stopped them in their tracks.
This event features Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpretation.
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Frequently asked questions
On a Dark & Stormy Night takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 17:00.
On a Dark & Stormy Night is held at LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre in Dublin (Queen's Road, Dublin).
Tickets for On a Dark & Stormy Night range from €13.85 to €15.99. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for On a Dark & Stormy Night is Mainly clear · 9°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for On a Dark & Stormy Night can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
On a Dark & Stormy Night is a literary event at the LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre in Dublin on 18 October 2026. The event explores how writers create opening lines. Tickets are priced between €13.85 and €15.99.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
How do three writers come up with their opening lines?
The opening line of a book can be crucial to hook a reader. Catherine Ryan Howard (Buyer Beware), editor turned writer Leodora Darlington (The Exes) and T.M. Logan (The Weekend) talk to Brian McGilloway about how they come up with opening lines and those lines that have stopped them in their tracks.
This event features Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpretation.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre. Searching near Queen's Road, Dublin; check-in Sunday, 18 October 2026.
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WhereLexIcon Library and Cultural Centre
Queen's Road, Dublin
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is On a Dark & Stormy Night?
On a Dark & Stormy Night takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 17:00.
Where is On a Dark & Stormy Night taking place?
On a Dark & Stormy Night is held at LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre in Dublin (Queen's Road, Dublin).
How much are tickets for On a Dark & Stormy Night?
Tickets for On a Dark & Stormy Night range from €13.85 to €15.99. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at On a Dark & Stormy Night?
The forecast for On a Dark & Stormy Night is Mainly clear · 9°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near On a Dark & Stormy Night?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for On a Dark & Stormy Night?
Tickets for On a Dark & Stormy Night can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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