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Listowel

Hometown to author of the Oscar winning John Ford movie 'The Quiet Man' and a series of best sellers opening half of the 20th century, Maurice Walsh as well as playwright John B. Keane whose social drama 'The Field' was filmed in 1991, and master of the short story, Bryan McMahon - all celebrated in 'Seanchaí' - the Kerry Literary & Cultural Centre.
The town hosts an early summer Writers Week and a spirited September horse racing festival.