Author Martina Devlin to speak at Westport Library on June 23rd

Local residents in Westport, Co Mayo are invited to attend a literary evening at the town’s library on Tuesday 23 June. Author Martina Devlin will give a talk at 7 p.m., as part of the Female Literary Giants series that celebrates influential women writers.

During her presentation Devlin will explore the lives and works of figures such as Charlotte Brontë, Mary Shelley and Edith Somerville of *Somerville and Ross*. She will also highlight the remarkable women featured in her short story collection *Truth & Dare*, including Countess Markievicz, Dr Kathleen Lynn and Anna Parnell of the Ladies’ Land League.

The event is open to all members of the community. Those wishing to attend can obtain further information by calling Westport Library on 098 25747. The library’s address is on The Mall in Westport, and it remains a central hub for literary events in the area.

This evening offers an opportunity for readers to gain insight into Devlin’s work and the broader context of women’s contributions to literature. It also aligns with the ongoing efforts to promote literary culture across Mayo, as highlighted by recent plans for library development in the county.

For more information see the sources listed above.

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