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Join us at the James Joyce Centre for a discussion with Portuguese writer Pedro Chagas Freitas<\/strong>, organised by the Embassy of Portugal to Ireland<\/a><\/strong> in collaboration with Literature Ireland<\/a><\/strong>, on the subject of his new book, The Day I Found You<\/strong><\/em>, on Friday, 5 December 2025 at 6.30pm<\/strong>. Moderated by Sin\u00e9ad Mac Aodha<\/strong>, Director of Literature Ireland, this literary gathering will will foster a wide-ranging discussion about this exciting new novel and its exploration of love and loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pedro Chagas Freitas<\/strong> is a Portuguese writer, journalist, public speaker, and creative writing mentor, having founded the National Championship of Creative Writing in Portugal. With over 30 books published, his work has been translated into more than a dozen languages \u200b\u200band published in over fifty countries, with sales exceeding one million copies worldwide. The Day I Found You<\/em> is the first of his novels to be published in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All are welcome, including book enthusiasts and members of the Portuguese-speaking community in Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event is free but booking is essential.<\/strong> Doors open at 6pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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