Focail Chósta: A Literary Festival by the Sea
Belmullet, Co. Mayo
Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th June 2025
Focail Chósta is a new literary festival set on Ireland’s stunning Atlantic coast, celebrating the power of words to connect, inspire and reflect. Rooted in the unique cultural landscape of Erris, the festival brings together writers, readers, artists and locals for four days of creativity, conversation and connection.
Taking place in and around Áras Inis Gluaire, Focail Chósta features a rich blend of readings, workshops, talks and community gatherings in both English and Irish. With a strong focus on local voices and stories, it offers a platform for emerging and established writers from Mayo and beyond, while creating space for creative exchange across generations and languages.
From schools to libraries, from cosy corners to scenic tours, Focail Chósta invites everyone—whether you’re a lifelong reader, a curious newcomer, or a budding writer—to join in the joy of storytelling and the shared experience of literature in all its forms.
Not all events require a ticket — many are free to attend and open to all so please come along and enjoy. For events that do require a ticket, you’ll find the booking links listed below.
See full Programme of Events and Ticket links below
Programme Of Events – Focail Chósta
Click here for tickets to Fiction Workshop with Ruth O’Leary
Click here for tickets to Orla Bakeberg – Writing and Photography
Click here for tickets to Comedy Evening with Owen Colgan
Click Here for tickets to the Literary Lunch
Click here for tickets to Memoir Workshop with Ger Boland
Click here for tickets to A Literary Bus Tour of Erris
Click here for tickets to Between the Lines with Alice Kinsella
