PATRICK KAVANAGH WEEKEND 2023

The Patrick Kavanagh Centre in association with the Patrick Kavanagh Society and SoFFt PRODUCTIONS are delighted to announce this years Kavanagh Weekend 2023 will take place over three days between Friday Sept 29th and Sunday 1st Oct.

Events and activities will take place in the Patrick Kavanagh Centre and Round Tower Church. This years keynote address will be delivered by poet Thomas McCarthy.

We are delighted to restore the festival to a three day event after a challenging few years for all of us. Special guests for this year include podcast sensation Blindboy and musician Lisa O’Neill, two extraordinary artists who need no introduction. Tickets for their events are already onsale and you can purchase yours at the links directly below or through our box office 042 9378560.

As well as our traditional keynote address and Kavanagh Poetry Award Announcement on the Friday evening, we will host the Blindboy live PODCAST, acclaimed folk artist Lisa O’Neill in concert, Patrick McCabe’s unique tribute to Brendan Behan, a screening of acclaimed film Baggotonia by Alan Gilsenan, new work by artist Theresa Kelly, various workshops and guided bus tours amongst a diverse programme of events. The award winning Kavanagh experience will also be available from 10am until 3pm each day.

A Kavanagh Weekend ticket pass is available for €50. For this you will have full access to each of the events in the Round Tower Church, the opening night event in the Patrick Kavanagh Centre and entry to the Kavanagh experience over the weekend. Tickets for Blindboy and Lisa O’Neill are not included with the weekend pass. All events in Round Tower church €10 with exception of Childrens Illustration workshop @ €5. Day Pass for round tower church also available. Contact box office for details 042 9378560.

The annual Patrick Kavanagh graveside commemoration will take place on Sunday afternoon 1st October at 3pm.

Full events programme available HERE