Mill Theatre

Alex Scarrow

Alex Scarrow spent many years in the music and computer games industries before writing full time. He is the author of the hugely popular new Time Riders series; Book 2 - The Day of the Predator is published in August. A highly experienced speaker, Alex will present a ‘Time Ride’ into history. Not to be missed. Suitable for 5th and 6th Class age-group but teens and young adults are also welcome.

Marita Conlon McKenna

Marita is the award winning author of the landmark Famine Trilogy, the first part of which -- Under the Hawthorn Tree -- sold 250,000 copies in the Irish market alone and is now required reading for Irish school-children. Hear her talk about her childhood, the Famine Trilogy, and her life as a writer.

Please note that while these events are scheduled for mid-morning during term-time, they are not intended exclusively for schools classes. Teachers wishing to book classes and individuals should register with the festival at mountainstosea [at] dlrcoco [dot] ie.