Clare Hugo Williams, Ciarán O'Rourke and Lisa O'Neill Critic, poet and columnist Williams, poet O'Rourke and singer-songwiter O'Neill perform, followed by an open mic. (If you want to take part, contact organisers in advance.) Radisson SAS Farnham Estate, Cavan Wed 7.30pm 087-2657251
Cork Ó Bhéal This week's guest is Dublin-based poet Maurice Scully, who has published more than 12 volumes of poetry in a career spanning three decades. Hayloft, upstairs at The Long Valley, Winthrop St Mon 9pm Adm free 085-7126299 obheal.ie/blog/
Michael Holroyd Biographies are celebrated in this month's "Remember the Read", as part of the Year of the Constant Reader, presented by Cork City Libraries. This week Holroyd, the acclaimed biographer of Lytton Strachey, Augustus John and George Bernard Shaw, among others, reads from his work, and discusses the art of biography. Central Library, Grand Parade Tues 7.30pm constantreader.ie
Dublin Paul Durcan The poet reads from his new book, Life Is a Dream: 40 Years Reading Poems 1967-2007. Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire Sun 8pm €15 01-231 2929
Festival of Literatures in Spanish Maletas y mochilas: Geografías mutantes, or Rucksacks and Suitcases: Mutant Geographies is run by the Instituto Cervantes. There will be contributions from writers from Spain (including the Balearic Islands), Argentina, Chile, Cuba and Ireland (Gerald Dawe and Claire Kilroy), as well as a screening of the classic documentary film Even the Olives Are Bleeding. Instituto Cervantes, Lincoln House, Lincoln Pl Today and tomorrow 01-6311500
Gabriel Rosenstock, Celia de Fréine, Seán Mac Mathúna Another in a series of benefit readings by leading writers to help keep the Writers' Centre afloat. This one is hosted by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill. Irish Writers' Centre, 19 Parnell Sq Thurs 7.30pm €20 01-8721302
Galway John Arden in His Own Words & Pictures. Arden's new book of stories is Gallows. This event is a reading and conversation with the author. Galway City Museum Sat 3pm 091-565340
An Evening of Poetry Charlie Byrne's bookshop, in assocation with Over the Edge, celebrates a shop opening in the company of local poets, including John Walsh, Mary Mullen, and Jarlath Fahy. Byrne's Bookshop, Oranmore (near the filling station) Thurs 6pm
North Beach Poetry Nights This week's guest is Cornwall poet Linda Cleary. In addition, the November slam with guest poet Tobias Manderson-Galvin. Anyone wishing to take part should bring two three-minute (max) memorised poems. Crane Bar, Sea Road Mon 9pm €5/€3 (to enter slam) 091-593290
Limerick White House Poets With guest Nessa O'Mahony, plus an open mic. The White House, 52 O'Connell St Wed 9pm 087-2996409
Women's Voices… Women's Stories… Three Sunday afternoons in November featuring singer Noirin Ní Riain, poet Eileen Sheehan and Cora Fenton of Call Back Theatre. There will be song, story, and poetry for adults. Castleconnell ACM Sun 3.30pm €5 061-€6€8
Louth Armistice Day Reading An evening of readings, war-related or inspired, and lecture by local author and historian Donal Hall. The focus will be contribution of local men and women during this period of history. Includes refreshments. Boyne Books, Drogheda Wed 8pm €8
Mayo In Sight of Raftery Festival events include book launches, readings, workshops, an open- mic evening, drama workshop, art exhibitions, a poetry slam <CW-5>with €750 in prizes and readings in pubs. Guest writers include Colette Nic Aodha, Philip Casey, Ger Reidy, Louise Lawrence, Paul Casey, Geraldine Mitchell, and Terry McDonough. Various venues, Kiltimagh Nov 9-14 rafteryfestival.com
