Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern
Sat 12 Sept · 10:30
Art Deco, Ballymote
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A Celebration of John McGahern event will be held at Art Deco in Ballymote. Tickets are available from £15.00. The event celebrates the literary figure's work.
<p>A celebration of the quiet power and beauty of one of Ireland\'s most important literary figures, John McGahern. Audiences will have the opportunity to: Hear writers and participants discuss how McGahern\'s words shape our sense of place, memory and human connection Listen to dramatized passages from his short stories Enjoy the acclaimed and award-winning film adaptation of his […]</p>\n
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Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 10:30.
Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern is held at Art Deco, Ballymote in Sligo.
Tickets for Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern are priced at £15. Live prices and availability are shown on sligo.ie.
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Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern
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A Celebration of John McGahern event will be held at Art Deco in Ballymote. Tickets are available from £15.00. The event celebrates the literary figure's work.
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<p>A celebration of the quiet power and beauty of one of Ireland\'s most important literary figures, John McGahern. Audiences will have the opportunity to: Hear writers and participants discuss how McGahern\'s words shape our sense of place, memory and human connection Listen to dramatized passages from his short stories Enjoy the acclaimed and award-winning film adaptation of his […]</p>\n
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When is Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern?
Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 10:30.
Where is Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern taking place?
Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern is held at Art Deco, Ballymote in Sligo.
How much are tickets for Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern?
Tickets for Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern are priced at £15. Live prices and availability are shown on sligo.ie.
How do I get tickets for Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern?
Tickets for Seeing the Words Hearing the Words – A Celebration of John McGahern can be booked via sligo.ie using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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