Literature Gloria Steinem: West Cork Literary Festival

It was all about books this week in Bantry as authors and bibliophiles converged on the scenic town for the West Cork Literary Festival.

One of the most anticipated events was a talk from feminist activist Gloria Steinem on Saturday. It was the 82-year-old’s first visit to Ireland and there was a significant sense of expectation as the room filled with women (and a few men) of all ages.

Steinem was given a rapturous welcome. She urged women to tell their own stories, saying that all movements are about “people telling the truth about their lives”.