Events
Events at Dubray
All the latest launches, signings and events
The Read Irish Women Event 2026
Based on the viral annual challenge created by Dubray store manager Karina Clifford, this event celebrates the wonderful range of women writers in Ireland, past and present. Host Nadine O'Regan is joined by a panel of some of Ireland's most acclaimed authors: Jan Carson (Few and Far Between), Edel Coffey (In Glass Houses), Charleen Hurtubise (Saoirse)and Louise Nealon (Everything That Is Beautiful).
Date
Friday, 10th April, 8pm
Tickets
Ticket only €18 (+ booking fee)
Ticket + book* €35 (+ booking fee)
*Ticket + book option includes a copy of the Dubray Collector's Edition of Everything That Is Beautiful by Louise Nealon.
Book Launch - Everything That Is Beautiful
Dubray are excited to be hosting the launch of the new book from the number one bestselling, award-winning author of Snowflake - an unforgettable story of two families riven by one great secret. Join us in our Grafton Street store in Dublin 2
Date
Thursday, 14th April, 6.30pm
Location
Dubray Grafton Street, Dublin 2.
Dubray Presents... An evening with Louise O'Neill
Join us in Dubray Books Cork for an evening with the celebrated author of Asking For It, Louise O’Neill, to mark the publication of her intriguing new novel Whatever Happened To Madeline Stone? - which boldly cracks open the glittering world of child stardom and lays bare the dark and reaching cost of fame. The evening will feature a live interview with Dubray bookseller Caoimhe Coleman, followed by a book signing and refreshments.
Date
Thursday, 16th April, 18.30pm
Tickets
Free, Reservation Required
Book Launch - Dirty Dancing
Join us in Dubray Grafton Street to celebrate the launch of Dirty Dancing, the explosive expose that investigates how the picture-perfect world of Irish dancing has operated for years within a toxic environment of bitter rivalries, allegations of competition fixing accusations and even more serious rumours that swirl around some of the most high-profile dancing competitions in the world.
Date
Wednesday, 22nd April, 6.30pm
Location
Dubray Grafton Street, Dublin 2
No ticket or booking necessary
Book Launch - Among the Ruins
Dubray are delighted to host the launch in Dubray Grafton Street of Among the Ruins, the new atmospheric mystery from the author of the acclaimed author of Where They Lie, and a beautifully written tale about one woman's need to find the truth, whatever the cost.
Date
Thursday, 23rd April, 6.30pm
Location
Dubray Grafton Street, Dublin 2
No ticket or booking necessary
An evening with Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen
We’re thrilled to host the incredible authors of the Aisling series, Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen in Dubray Books Cork! Join us in celebrating their upcoming release Our Deadly Summer, a hilarious and heartfelt story about friendship, young women and bad men. The duo will delve into their new book with Dubray bookseller Caoimhe Coleman, followed by a book signing and refreshments.
Date
Thursday, 28th May, 6.30pm
Tickets
Free, Reservation Required
An Evening with Maggie O’Farrell
Join us this June for an evening with bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell, as we celebrate the release of her new novel, Land. For the first time ever, the West Cork Literary Festival will present an event in Cork city, and we'll be welcoming Maggie to the stage of Live At St Luke's for a public interview.
Date
Thursday, 18th June, 8pm
Tickets
Sold Out!
Location
Live At St Luke's, Cork city
Love reading and want to enjoy it even more? Joining a Dubray book club is the perfect way to connect with fellow book lovers, discover new authors, and explore stories from fresh perspectives. Whether you enjoy lively discussions, thoughtful reflection, or simply the motivation to read regularly, a book club turns reading into a shared experience. Come for the books, stay for the conversation—and maybe make a few new friends along the way.
Check out what we're reading this month below and contact your local branch for more details
