Organisers of the 55th Listowel Writers’ Week say it generated an estimated €1.6 million for the local and regional economy.
The five-day festival, which took place last week, reported soaring attendance numbers and sold-out events.
The festival’s Economic Impact Report states the economic activity was made up of visitor spending on accommodation, food, hospitality, retail and transport.
Organisers report that hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs throughout Listowel and North Kerry were at full occupancy during the festival period, with many visitors having to go to Tralee, Killarney, and neighbouring areas to get accommodation.
Visitors travelled from across Ireland and from countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, France and Switzerland.
More than 60 volunteers supported the festival over the five days, while approximately 80 writers, speakers and performers participated in the programme.
