Food, family, and Tradition: A Conversation in Cooking

What: Join us for a lively, flavour-filled afternoon celebrating traditional cooking with three beloved voices in Irish food.

📍Where: Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge

📅When: October 10th 2026 @ 3.30PM

Description:Baker and author Graham Herterich shares his passion for heritage recipes, while Eva Pau, fresh from her debut cookbook, and Orla Drumgoole of Irish Mammy Cooks bring the warmth, nostalgia, and practical wisdom of home cooking passed down through generations.

Behind The Bestsellers

What: Step behind the pages with three of Ireland’s bestselling authors—Sheila O’Flanagan, Carmel Harrington and Faith Hogan—for a lively evening of conversation with Sinéad Cuddihy, founder and host of the Tired Mammy Book Club on Instagram.

📍Where: Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge

📅When: October 10th 2026 @ 6.00PM

Description: Discover the inspiration behind their beloved novels, the realities of the writing life, and the stories that shape their unforgettable characters. Warm, thoughtful and entertaining, this is a unique chance to hear directly from some of the most popular voices in contemporary fiction.

The Perfect Crime

What: Step into the dark and fascinating world of crime writing with three of Ireland’s most acclaimed authors.

📍Where: Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge

📅When: October 10th 2026 @ 8.15PM

Description: In conversation with acclaimed author and broadcaster Fiona Sherlock, they will explore the enduring appeal of crime fiction, the craft of creating unforgettable characters, and why readers can never resist a good mystery.

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Cost Free For All Events.. Booking is Advised Through Kildarereadersfestival.ie