Letterkenny Literary Festival Podcast: Quills & the Quarter: Episode 1

Phil O'Kennedy invites you to join him for a special series, Quills and the Quarter: Exploring the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival 2024 Podcast. This isn't just a preview; it's a proper immersion into the character and community of a unique literary gathering in Donegal. Across five episodes released in the run-up to the festival dates from the 17th to the 20th of October, you'll get the story behind the scenes. Phil will explore how this celebration of words found its home in the Cathedral Quarter, marking its ninth year with a mix of established voices and fresh talent. You'll hear directly from the organisers about the work that goes into crafting the programme, and get to know some of the notable authors and thinkers making the journey to Letterkenny this autumn. Each conversation in this podcast is designed to give you a sense of place and purpose, connecting the dots between the festival's history and its present-day buzz. It's for anyone curious about the people who build cultural events from the ground up and the writers who bring them to life. Tune in to feel the anticipation build and discover what makes this particular weekend in October a highlight for literature lovers across the island and beyond.