April 2024 – Upcoming Literary Events

Here’s a preview of the vibrant literary events coming up in Galway over the next couple of weeks.

Book Launch by Bobbie Sparrow

Friday, 19th April 2024, 6pm.

Bobbie Sparrow’s debut collection of poetry ‘The Weight of Blood’ will be launched on Friday 19th April at 6pm in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Middle St, Galway. This is a free event.

Art Poetry Jazz

Saturday, 20th April 2024, 8.30pm

An evening of Art, Poetry and Jazz at Club De Burgos, Saint Augustine street with local poets and the Pocket Jazz Orchestra. A donation of €10 is suggested.

39th Cúirt International Festival of Literature.

April 23rd to 28th, 2024.

39th Cúirt International Festival of Literature.

The absolute highlight of the Galway literary calendar – Six days packed with events.

Read our detailed review here Cúirt Preview

Sheila Bugler at the Ballinasloe Library

Friday 26th April, 12 noon

Ballinasloe Library Crime Book Club welcomes special guest, crime writer Sheila Bugler, the author of the novel Black Valley Farm published by Canelo. No booking is required for this free event. For more information please contact 091 509551.