5th May - The official Éigse Michael Hartnett 2012 Opening Speech by President Michael D. Higgins can be read here.

24th April - Clear the Pool! :an exhibition of photographs by Newcastle West-native Jurgen Leo Foley will be on exhibit throughout the festival. Read more

19th April - On Saturday 28th April at 8pm join us for an evening of poetry and song with the magical combination of actor Stephen Rea reading his favourite poems and the evocative singing vice of Rita Connolly accompanied on guitar by Desmond Moore.

18th April - NEWSFLASH

Please note that seating cannot be reserved for the opening night of Éigse 2012, Thursday April 26th. Seating is on a first come basis, doors open at 7.15 in The Arra Suite, Courtenay Lodge Hotel and seats cannot be reserved. The audience must be seated by 7.45 to await the arrival of President Michael D. Higgins at 8.00 pm. The opening will commence sharply.

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