The West Cork Literary Festival, an eight day-long celebration of writing and reading, with a varied and extensive programme taking place in and around the town of Bantry from 12th to 19th July, is now a firmly established highlight of the Irish Literary calendar. Famous Irish and international writers, both established and emerging, gather in the picturesque town each year. There are master classes, readings, and workshops, as well as interviews with authors, book launches, and a cornucopia of other events. The incredible list of visitors to Bantry this year includes Anne Enright, Colm Tóibín, Adania Shibli, David Nicholls, Dolly Alderton, Paul Lynch, Rónán Hession, Eimear Ryan, Theo Dorgan, Andrea Mara, Irvine Welsh, Miriam Margoyles, Elizabeth Day, Caleb Azumah Nelson and Jason Allen-Paisant.