Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary and Arts Festival

When

• 1–4 October 2026

Where

Newcastle West, Ireland

About

Éigse Michael Hartnett returns to Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, from 1 to 4 October 2026, celebrating the life and legacy of acclaimed Irish poet Michael Hartnett. The four-day literary and arts festival brings together poets, writers, musicians, artists and thinkers for a varied programme of readings, conversations, performances, workshops and special events. This year’s programme also has a European flavour, marking Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.