Roddy Doyle in Conversation: Cork World Book Fest 2026

Roddy Doyle with Paul McVeigh

He was last in town for a chat with Roy Keane at the Marquee and we felt it was time to have Ireland’s favourite Dubliner, Roddy Doyle, down to Cork World Book Fest for a conversation with CWBF regular, Paul McVeigh.

Roddy Doyle’s bookshelves and DVD racks are buckling under the weight of his prolific and energetic output that has helped shape how we see ourselves on this small, complex island. Always astute, always brim full of empathy, and always writing to his own rhythm, Roddy Doyle needs no introduction, and this year the Cork World Book Fest is honoured to host one of Ireland’s most cherished authors, teachers, mentors, activists and observers. So sit back and enjoy what promises to be a fantastic afternoon of great joy and humanity.