2010 is a remarkably exciting year for Cúirt as we turn twenty five.  From its genesis as a festival dedicated to poetry, to the present day, it has always placed the writer and the reader at its core.  Over the years the festival has been anchored by the lively culture of literature that we enjoy in Galway and this has been crucial to its enduring success.

This 25th edition of Cúirt will cast a look back at the past with an evocative exhibition of recordings and images from the festival’s rich history.  This past year has also been an exceptional time for Irish literature on the world stage and we are delighted to reflect that in the programme.  At this year’s festival, Colum McCann will give his first reading in Ireland since his National Book Award win for Let the Great World Spin.

 

Irish poets will be present in abundance as we celebrate 40 remarkable years of poetry publisher Gallery Press.  Our event ‘Galway Celebrates Cúirt’ will see five renowned Galway- based poets read five poems each in a special festival event.

Ultimately, the unique dynamic of the festival is created by you, the audience.  We welcome you and would like to thank you for all your support over many years.

 

Last year Jane Hirshfield described the festival as ‘a banquet of writing’.  There is much to celebrate at this year’s banquet - join us in April and raise a glass to Cúirt and to the written word.

Bookings: Phone 091-569777 or visit www.tht.ie