James Candon

James Candon

writer Ireland

Born in Roscommon, James Candon is a recovering lawyer turned writer based in Belgium. He completed a master's in western literature at Leuven and gained recognition in literary circles, including participation in the International Flann O’Brien Conference. Since 2024, he has been running a multilingual literary festival on the island of Lopud, Croatia, which showcases writers from Ireland, Croatia, and beyond. This festival combines a focus on literary themes with cultural exchange, inviting participants to explore the concept of home through their writing.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,918
Power
3$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 5,030,000 2,918 $5,100 3$
Totals 1 5,030,000 2,918 $5,100 3$
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Ireland Ireland: James Candon is a recovering lawyer turned writer who runs a literary festival on the island of Lopud. 8

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