Cúirt 2009 is now over and it was a resounding success with writers and readers alike.  The festival acheived record attendances for the wide variety of events on offer. 
Planning is underway for the special 25th edition of Cúirt which happens from April 20th to 25th, 2010.  While programme details will not be revealed until early 2010, literature enthusiasts are guaranteed a packed programme across fiction, poetry, memoir, debate and film.  If you wish to be kept informed about programme updates and special ticket offers, please send us your e-mail address to

info@galwayartscentre.ie

What some people had to say about Cuirt 2009 
'People like Janet Morrow, a repeat attendee who was thrilled that this year had offered “a really good variety”. Among her highlights was the Over the Edge readings by emerging writers because, as she explained it, “the Irish have a real gift for putting it over”.
If literature was at this festival’s heart, it was clear that the audience, the readers and consumers of literature, were what kept it beating through seven days of writers and their words on screen, in print, made flesh.

“Cúirt is a festival that arises from a genuine enthusiasm [in the audience] for the work that has been put before it,” said poet Sean O’Brien. “And that represents a model for how things should be done.”'

Fiona McCann The Irish Times Tuesday April 28th, 2009

' A real Festival! I never read to a warmer more intelligent audience, never'.

Philip Schultz Festival participant

The 25th festival will take place from April 20th to 25th 2010.  Please check back with us for updates throughout the year ahead.  We look forward to seeing you in Galway.  

Click Here for Cúirt Programme 2009