Bookworms and aspiring writers have lots to look forward to in Kilkenny and Carlow this weekend.
The annual Town of Books festival opens in Graiguenamanagh today with 27 book shops effectively taking over the main street there for the next 3 days.
In Carlow Pen Fest 2014 gets underway with workshops, talks and lots more to help out emerging writers.
Full details on www.carlowlibraries.ie/penfest and http://www.graiguenamanaghtownofbooks.com/
