Jon Kenny, John Francis Flynn and more announced for Kavanagh Weekend 2024

The Patrick Kavanagh Centre, in association with the Patrick Kavanagh Society and SoFFt PRODUCTIONS have announced Kavanagh Weekend 2024, set to take place over three days between September 27 and 29.

Set in Patrick Kavanagh Centre, Inniskeen, Monaghan, the arts and literature festival includes special guests such as comedian Jon Kenny and the acclaimed folk musician John Francis Flynn.

It will also welcome the legendary theatre group the Armagh Rhymers, and introduce a special Family day on Sunday for under 12s, workshops for young adults, poetry workshops and insightful panel discussions.

Full Programme Announcement - KAVANAGH WEEKEND 2024. Tickets on sale now.
Highlights include Armagh Rhymers, Jon Kenny, Emily Cullen, Victoria Kennefick, John Francis Flynn, Cobblestone Sessions, Workshops, talks, music, craic +more. Inniskeen 27-29 Sept.https://t.co/fuQw2Jz6kv pic.twitter.com/ndQtJbHEId

— Patrick Kavanagh Centre (@kavanaghcentre) September 12, 2024

Other events include music sessions in McNellos on Saturday night, curated by the Cobblestone, a Guided Bus Tour on Sunday morning, an annual commemoration by Kavanaghs Grave and an exhibition of new work from Nina Ruminska entitled INNISKEEN PORTRAITS.

Tickets for all events are available here.

Find the full programme below:

FRIDAY September 27
7PM – Opening Event in Patrick Kavanagh Centre
9.45PM – Procession of Light through Inniskeen Village with Armagh Rhymers.
10PM – Armagh Rhymers live at Round Tower Church

SATURDAY September 28
10AM Riverbank Walk & Talk: Every Blooming Thing with Nell Regan.
12PM– Kavanagh Poetry Award Readings & The Monsters Back Book Launch
1PM Creative Workshop for Young Adults: Exploring Art and the Irish Language with Dubhán Ó Longáin
1pm – NOTES FROM SHEEPLAND Screening
2.30PM – Panel Discussion: Yet why not say what happened? What it means to bear witness in art. Curated by Victoria Kennefick with Junior Brother, Míchaél McCann & Kelly Michels
4.15PM Poems of Woe and Wonder: A Workshop Inspired by Patrick Kavanagh with Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi
6PM – War and Peace in Northern Ireland. Looking back and Moving On with journalists Martin Doyle and Eamonn Mallie. Discussion chaired by fellow journalist Frank McNally.
8pm – JOHN FRANCIS FLYNN

SUNDAY September 29
12PM– Inniskeen Portraits. Nina Ruminska in Conversation with Kate Beagan
1PM – THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN with introduction from filmmaker Pat Collins.
4PM– Raglan Rogues a reading of a new play by Kevin Burns on the notorious relationship between Patrick Kavanagh and fellow writer Brendan Behan.
8PM – JON KENNY

FAMILY DAY @ INNISKEEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
12.30PM PIZZA from The Fire Wagon
1PM “The Stars Danced to his Music” Making Memories in Print: Mini Zine Workshop
3PM – “Adventures in the Monaghan Hills: A Kids’ Theatre Workshop”
4.30PM – Silent Disco