West Cork Literary Festival readings to be dedicated to Denise Hall

A programme of readings, a feature of the West Cork Literary Festival since it began in the mid-90s, is to be dedicated to the memory of former Irish Examiner columnist Denise Hall.

The daily lunchtime and 5pm readings at Bantry Library which are free to enjoy have been a central part of the internationally renowned festival.

The festival begins in the harbour town of Bantry on Sunday next and features authors like Zadie Smith, Gloria Steinem, John Banville and Darren Shan.