SWF Livestream: Colm Tóibín, from Brooklyn to Long Island

Next date: Friday, 23 May 2025 | 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Returning to Brooklyn in a long-awaited sequel

Colm Tóibín returns to the world of Brooklyn – adapted into a BAFTA- and Oscar-nominated film starring Saoirse Ronan – with the long-awaited sequel, Long Island.

Set 20 years after Rose Lacey’s death, Long Island follows Eilis Lacey after an unknown Irishman unexpectedly brings a baby into her family’s midst. Full of longing and regret, the book exhibits the hallmarks of a master storyteller’s restraint and Colm’s customary wit.

In conversation with Kate Evans (ABC Radio National’s The Bookshelf), Colm discusses his latest portrait of the people of picturesque Enniscorthy, which is being heralded as his best work yet.

Colm Tóibín appears thanks to the support of Rosie Williams and John Grill AO.

Supported by the Consulate General of Ireland and Culture Ireland.

SWF Live & Local @ Gerringong Library

This event is part of the Sydney Writers' Festival Live & Local program livestreaming direct from the Sydney Writers' Festival at Carriageworks to Gerringong Library from Thursday 22 May to Sunday 25 May.

Livestreamed sessions run over four days at Gerringong Library, and include the Moriarty sisters, Markus Zusak, Helen Garner, Gina Chick, Colm Tóibín, Ian Rankin, Jeff Kinney, Barry Cassidy and friends, and more.

Book individual sessions or a full day ticket.

Morning and afternoon tea is available between sessions (where indicated on the program) - stay for a chat!

Bookings are essential for this free event (if you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so someone else can have your place).

Book online or call 02 4233 1133.