To celebrate Dalkey Book Festival, we’re giving one subscriber the chance to win the ultimate Dalkey experience, including lunch for two at the Grapevine restaurant, a voucher for an overnight stay for two at the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel and three pairs of tickets to enjoy events at the festival on Saturday June 21st.Celebrate one of Ireland’s most beloved literary events with a chance to experience the magic of the Dalkey Book Festival this June! Returning from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st June, the festival will once again transform the picturesque seaside town into a global hub of ideas, storytelling and debate. With more than 100 speakers across 91 events in venues throughout Dalkey, the programme promises something for every curious mind. This year’s line-up is truly international, bringing together acclaimed writers, thinkers and cultural voices from over 20 countries. Attendees can expect thought-provoking conversations on world affairs, literature, politics, technology, the future of AI and more! Highlights include appearances from literary giants, award-winning novelists and influential global voices, as well as a vibrant schedule of family-friendly events, workshops and creative sessions for younger visitors. Whether you’re passionate about books, current affairs or simply looking for an inspiring weekend by the sea, Dalkey Book Festival offers a truly unforgettable experience.To find out more, visit www.dalkeybookfestival.org.This competition is now closed. Click here to see the winner.Terms & ConditionThe promotion is open to residents of Ireland aged 18 years or over except employees of the Promoter, their families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion.A valid entry consists of a correct answer entered in the form above, accompanied by the entrant’s name, email address and a phone number.No applications from agents, third parties, organised groups or applications automatically generated by computer will be accepted. No incomplete, illegible, or corrupted entries will be accepted. No entries not in accordance with the entry instructions will be accepted.The Promotion will run from 13/05/2026 to midnight on 20/05/2026 inclusive.All entries must be received by the Promotor by no later than midnight on the Closing Date. All competition entries received after the Closing Date are automatically disqualified.Promotion limited to one entry per person. No entrant will win more than one prize.By submitting an entry to the Promotor, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.It is the responsibility of You, the entrant, to provide correct, up-to-date details when entering the promotion and on acceptance of the prize. The Promoter cannot be held responsible for winners failing to supply accurate information which affects prize acceptance or delivery of their prizeResponsibility will not be accepted for entries lost, damaged, delayed or prevented as a result of any event beyond the Promoter’s control including, but not limited to, user error and any network, computer, hardware or software failures of any kind.. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt. Entries will become the property of the Promoter.The prize is 3 pairs of tickets to Dalkey Book Festival, lunch for two in the Grapevine restaurant and an overnight stay for two in the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel. There will be one winner.All prizes will be subject to any additional terms and conditions of the supplier of the prize to the Promoter. This prize is subject to availability and cannot be refunded or redeemed for cash.The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss, including, without limitation, indirect, special or consequential loss, or loss of profits, damage or consequential damage of any nature in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise caused by the acceptance of the terms and conditions or in connection with the prize, save for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.In the event of unforeseen circumstances the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for an alternative of equal or greater value.The winners will be notified by email. The winner must claim the prize within 30 days of the notification. 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