Literary Lounge Keynote - Nathan Thrall and Paul Lynch

Literary Lounge Keynote - Nathan Thrall and Paul Lynch

The keynote of the 2025 Literary Lounge features award-winning authors, Nathan Thrall in conversation with Paul Lynch

By Faculty of Arts and Humanities, MU

Date and time

Saturday, May 10 · 5:30 - 6:30pm GMT+1

Location

St. Mary's Church of Ireland

2 Parson Street #10 Maynooth Ireland

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Conversation. Insights.

Set in the wonderful surroundings of St Mary's Church of Ireland, Maynooth, this year's keynote event in the Literary Lounge features Nathan Thrall, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction for his book A Day in The Life of Abed Salama in conversation with MU Distinguished Writing Fellow Paul Lynch, winner of the 2023 Booker Prize for Prophet Song .
A not-to-be missed opportunity to hear from two literary giants.

Frequently asked questions

Where is St Mary's Church of Ireland located?

St Mary's Church of Ireland is located just beside the entrance to the South Campus of the University: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8UoRgkSYDLX85yn96

Is parking available nearby?

Free and accessible parking is available at Maynooth University all-day on Saturday, 10th in the Pay and Display car parks and in any designated (Student/Staff) parking spaces throughout the Campus. Pay and Display parking is available in Maynooth Town.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible but please do let us know if you require assistance. Email artsandmindsfestival@mu.ie.

How do I get to Maynooth/Maynooth University?

Maynooth is well-served by public transport and has great transport links with the rest of the country. For more information, please visit https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/location/commuting

Food & Drink?

There are plenty of wonderful restaurants and coffee shops in Maynooth town, only minutes' walk away from this venue. We'd recommend you make a reservation if you fancy eating in the local restaurants.

I’d like to stay overnight when I’m in Maynooth. What are my options?

Visit Maynooth Campus (https://maynoothcampus.com/) to enquire about on-campus accommodation. Nearby hotels include: The Glenroyal Hotel, Barberstown Castle Hotel and Carton House.

Do I need to print my ticket?

You are welcome to print your ticket, however, using your mobile phone to display the ticket is absolutely fine.

I can no longer make the event. Can I get a refund?

We understand things come up and therefore we offer a full refund policy on any tickets purchased up to 7 days before the event is due to take place.

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Faculty of Arts and Humanities, MU
€10