40th Annual Goldsmith Festival

The Goldsmith International Literary Festival festival, is the third longest running festival of its type in Ireland and takes place over the June Bank Holiday 2024.

Founded to celebrate the literary genius of Oliver Goldsmith and to promote Goldsmith Country as tourist attraction it has over the years explored many aspects of Goldsmith’s life, society, and writings.  

Prof. Mike Griffin from the School of English, Irish, & Communication, will deliver the opening address on Friday May 31st.