Now in it's 17th year, the International Literature Festival Dublin has grown to become one of the most prestigious events in Ireland's literary calendar.

And this year is no exception with a line-up featuring 90 events in 19 venues over 9 days.

Acclaimed authors Irvine Welsh, John Gray, Anne Enright and Jon Ronson, among others, have all been confirmed to attend a number of readings and seminars.

Martin Colthorpe is Programme Director of the International Literature Festival Dublin: