[ Writers’ Week ]
Listowel is host to Ireland’s oldest literary festival. Literary competitions, art, drama, poetry, film, music, street dance, story telling, lectures, seminars, book launches, tours and comedy are all part of Writers’ Week. For beginner writers there are workshops on every aspect of the published word, meet the author sessions, lectures and readings on almost every imaginable topic, with a competition to suit everybody.

[ Listowel Harvest Festival of Ireland ]

This festival runs in conjunction with Listowel Races, one of Ireland’s most popular race meetings. The Harvest Festival includes busking competitions, fun races through the streets of Listowel, the selection of the Harvest Queen and the All-Ireland Wrenboy Bands Competition. Pub and street entertainment is available nightly.


[ Listowel Food Fair ]
Takes place each November and is considered one of the largest food festivals in the country. It offers a wide programme of events including all aspects of food production and preparation.