CĂșirt International Festival of Literature 2024
CĂșirt – Irelandâs premier literary festival đ
CĂșirt 2024 Programme |
The CĂșirt International Festival of Literature is Irelandâs premier literary event. The 2024 festival will run from 23 – 28 April, 2024 and feature an eclectic and exciting range of Irish and international writers in Galway for readings, workshops, discussions, book signings and much, much more.
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What’s On for CĂșirt 2024
The 39th CĂșirt programmes will feature over 70 events to choose from, many of them free, ranging across poetry, prose, music, spoken word, theatre, talks, masterclasses, family events and exhibitions as well as the popular annual series of talks and workshops for children and teenagers, the CĂșirt Labs. Set up in 1985, the festival is all about shining a spotlight on national and international literary talent, and this years event will explore fiction writing, songwriting, essay writing, poetry and more.
2024 Festival highlights: at a glanceÂ
- Conversation between Booker Prize winners Paul Lynch and John Banville.
- Readings and conversations involving Rita Ann Higgins, Edel Coffey, Elaine Feeney, Mary Costello, Mike McCormack, Paul Murray, Jackie Kay, Sinéad Gleeson, Rafeef Ziadah, Lemn Sissay, Leontia Flynn, and others.
- Elaine Feeney will celebrate the launch of her new poetry collection.
- Nuala OâConnor will launch her new novel, “Seabourne”.
- Colin Walsh will discuss his coming-of-age mystery, “Kala”.
- Mary Costello will discuss her new short story collection, “Barcelona”.
- International guests include German author Clemens Meyer, Man Booker shortlisted Patrick DeWitt from Canada, and Lot Bryan Washington from the US.
- Poetry lineup includes Irish poets Nick Laird, Victoria Kennefick, Scott McKendry, and Leontia Flynn, alongside American poets Brenda Shaughnessy and Erika Meitner.
- Lemn Sissay will perform from his collection “Let the Light Pour In”.
- Conversation between Palestinian writers N.S. Nuseibeh and Rafeef Ziadah.
- Live edition of The Stinging Fly Podcast with Caoilinn Hughes discussing her new book, “The Alternatives”.
- Conversations about the countryâs treatment of women and the legacies of the past with Molly Hennigan and Clair Wills.
- Discussion about growing up in the Troubles with MĂĄirĂa Cahill and Martin Doyle.
- Leon Diop and Brianna Fitzsimmons of the Black & Irish organization will discuss their award-winning book “Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers & Everyday Heroes”.
- Family-friendly events include Kidâs Storytime in Charlie Byrneâs Bookshop and MĂ©abh McDonnellâs interactive event inspired by her debut “Into the Witchwood”.
- Bilingual event featuring “The Slug and the Snail” by Oein DeBhairduin and Natalie NĂ Chasaide.
- Special day with Ireland’s Childrenâs Literature Laureate Patricia Forde, featuring interactive storytelling with childrenâs authors and illustrators.
CĂșirt: What to expect
CĂșirt tickets and enquiries
Information for all the CĂșirt events is available online at www.cuirt.ie, or from the Town Hall Theatre on 091 – 569777 or from the Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, on 091 – 565886.