Caragh Maxwell

In Conversation

Profile

Caragh Maxwell is a writer based in Sligo town whose work explores the self, memory and womanhood with clarity, intimacy and emotional depth.

She graduated from the Trinity College Dublin MPhil in Creative Writing in 2023, developing a distinctive voice across fiction, essays and poetry.

Her writing has appeared in The Irish Times, The Cormorant and other publications, reflecting her interest in interior life, personal history and the ways memory shapes identity.

Her debut novel, Sugartown, marks an important arrival in contemporary Irish fiction and was shortlisted for the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards.

Based in the west of Ireland, Caragh continues to write thoughtful, contemporary work shaped by belonging, experience and the lives of women.

At the Festival

  • Date: 3rd July 2026
  • Time: 7:00 PM
  • Venue: Caffreys, Mount Street, Mullingar

Join Caragh Maxwell for an engaging in-conversation event exploring her debut novel, Sugartown, and the creative journey behind it.

Based in Sligo, Caragh writes with clarity, intimacy and emotional depth, examining themes of memory, identity, womanhood and belonging.

In this thoughtful interview, she will discuss her approach to fiction, the influences that shape her work, and the process of developing a distinctive contemporary Irish voice.

Audiences can look forward to a warm and insightful conversation about writing, personal history, place, and the stories that reveal the complexities of modern life.

Admission is free - please arrive early to avoid disapointment

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