Cultural and Literary Talk: Spotlight on the Life and Work of Benedict Kiely
Thursday 13th November 2025 - Benburb Priory
Event: Cultural and Literary Talk: Spotlight on the Life and Work of Benedict Kiely
Date: Thursday 13th November 2025
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Benburb Priory, 10 Main Street, Benburb, BT71 7JZ
Price: £10.00 - Book Here
Benburb Priory is set to host a special literary event this November, shining a spotlight on the life and work of one of Ireland’s most celebrated writers, Benedict Kiely.
Benburb Priory Cultural & Literary Talks Continue!
The evening will see the return of noted speaker Tom Sweeney, who will guide audiences through Kiely’s remarkable literary journey. With his trademark warmth and insight, Sweeney will explore the novelist and short-story writer’s enduring themes, including his evocative portrayals of rural Ireland and the people who shaped its stories.
Benedict Kiely, born in Dromore, County Tyrone, is remembered as a central figure in 20th-century Irish literature. His writing, both lyrical and incisive, captured the rhythms of Irish life and secured his place in the canon of modern Irish writing.
The event at Benburb Priory promises not only to celebrate Kiely’s contribution to literature but also to provide fresh perspectives on his legacy. Local readers, literary enthusiasts, and those with an interest in Irish cultural heritage are warmly invited to attend.
Benburb Priory
Thursday 13th November 2025
7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Join us for a very special evening celebrating the great Tyrone novelist and storyteller Benedict Kiely — a man whose love of Ireland’s ballads and verse was as boundless as his talent.
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