The 39th Cúirt International Festival of Literature programme launch took place in The Hardiman, Galway. Here are some social pictures...
The 39th Cúirt International Festival of Literature programme launch took place in The Hardiman, Galway.programme has been unveiled, and the lineup features an array of incredible talent from at home and abroad. Curated by its Director, Manuela Moser, the festival programme includes poetry, fiction, memoir, non-fiction, masterclasses and workshops, exhibitions, and family events. Booking is now open for all events.
Programme highlights include two Booker Prize winners, Paul Lynch and John Banville; Galway’s own Rita Ann Higgins, Edel Coffey, Elaine Feeney, Mary Costello alongside Mike McCormack; Paul Murray, Jackie Kay, Sinéad Gleeson, Rafeef Ziadah, Lemn Sissay, Leontia Flynn, and many more. Manuela Moser commented: “We’re excited to welcome audiences and authors to Galway this April for what is sure to be an inspiring week in celebration of literature. Cúirt celebrates stories and ideas, and as ever, we’re thrilled to host a wide selection of world-class authors at the pinnacle of their careers alongside exciting new voices.”
This year’s edition of Cúirt will amplify established and emerging Irish voices, among them Paul Murray , Colin Barett, Edel Coffey, Sinéad Gleeson, Annie MacManus and Ferdia Lennon. 2023 Booker Prize winner, Paul Lynch will speak about his outstanding novel Prophet Song and 2005 Booker Prize winner, John Banville will share the Town Hall Theatre stage on Saturday evening with esteemed author Mike McCormack for a vibrant conversation about their most recent novels.
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