Friday March 19th 2010:

JOSEPH O’CONNOR IN CONVERSATION WITH PHILIP KING   SOLD OUT!

A sell out event and highlight of the 2009 Cúirt Festival, in this special evening Philip King talks to Joseph O’Connor and explores the influence of Irish-American ballads in his recent fiction. Expect lots of chat, readings, reflections, rhymings, some songs and an insight or two along the way.

Joseph O’Connor is especially renowned for his best-selling novels Star of the Sea and Redemption Falls. In his weekly radio column, he provides fascinating and entertaining commentaries on the state of Ireland today. He is truly the people’s poet, shining an unsparing light on the travails of our time. Redemption Falls was described by The Guardian as ‘a major work of modern fiction by an astoundingly accomplished writer.' His new novel GHOST LIGHT will be published in June.

Musician, filmmaker and broadcaster Philip King has been at the heart of some of the most exciting music and film projects in recent years. His much-loved programme The South Wind Blows broadcasts weekly on Radio 1.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

Doors Open: 7.30pm
Commences At: 8.30pm
Admission: €16.00