The Goldsmith Festival

The Goldsmith Festival A social, cultural and literary festival celebrating the life and works of Oliver Goldsmith 📝📚
🎂42nd Annual Goldsmith Festival
🕣 May 29 to May 31

Join the Oliver Goldsmith Committee, with the support of National Heritage Week, for a guided tour of sites associated w...
11/08/2026

Join the Oliver Goldsmith Committee, with the support of National Heritage Week, for a guided tour of sites associated with the great 18th-century poet, dramatist and novelist.

📅 Friday, 21 August
⏰ 6–8pm
📍 Three Jolly Pigeons, N37 R8F2

Come along and explore Goldsmith’s story and literary heritage! 🍀📖

The Goldsmith Festival 2026 ended with our annual ‘Poetry at Pallas’ event ✨ Congratulations to all of our poetry winner...
02/06/2026

The Goldsmith Festival 2026 ended with our annual ‘Poetry at Pallas’ event ✨

Congratulations to all of our poetry winners 🏅and a huge thank you our chair Anne Tully, our adjudicators Gerry Boland and Mary Melvin Geoghegan, and of course our sponsors Nally Bros 🫶📖

Thanks to all who supported the festival this year, it was truly so enjoyable and we look forward to what 2027 will bring 💫

A fantastic turnout for our Sunday Miscellany in Ballymhon Library 👏Thank you to our wonderful speakers, Raymond O’Hanlo...
31/05/2026

A fantastic turnout for our Sunday Miscellany in Ballymhon Library 👏

Thank you to our wonderful speakers, Raymond O’Hanlon, Aengus Finnegan, Una Byrne, Ita Kiernan and Ciarán McCabe ✨

There was a fantastic atmosphere in Skelly’s Courtyard this afternoon 🤩Charlie Byrne’s bookshop had some fantastic stall...
30/05/2026

There was a fantastic atmosphere in Skelly’s Courtyard this afternoon 🤩

Charlie Byrne’s bookshop had some fantastic stalls 📚📖 We were also treated to music by ‘Simply Strings’ and Avril McLoughlin & friends 🎻

Day two of the Goldsmith Festival got off to a great start this morning 🤍 We had our Goldsmith Literary Tour, followed b...
30/05/2026

Day two of the Goldsmith Festival got off to a great start this morning 🤍

We had our Goldsmith Literary Tour, followed by an introduction to Goldsmith’s poetry by Professor Michael Griffin 📝

We were also treated to some beautiful poetry and music by duo ‘Heartstrings’ - Emily Cullen and Gerry Hanberry 🪉🎶

Day Two of the Goldsmith Festival began with our literary tour 📚✨Here are a few photos from the personal tour enjoyed by...
30/05/2026

Day Two of the Goldsmith Festival began with our literary tour 📚✨

Here are a few photos from the personal tour enjoyed by Dan Mulhall yesterday, when the weather was firmly on our side ☀️🍃

Our keynote speaker, Dan Mulhall, has taken to the stage 🙌 We’re truly captivated by his insightful reflections and deep...
29/05/2026

Our keynote speaker, Dan Mulhall, has taken to the stage 🙌

We’re truly captivated by his insightful reflections and deep understanding of international relations, diplomacy, and global affairs 🤩✨

A sincere thank you to our programme director Michael Griffin for stepping in as chair for the evening and guiding the discussion so seamlessly 👏

Robert Troy TD has officially opened the Goldsmith Literary Festival 😁 Thank you Robert for your engaging words, it’s a ...
29/05/2026

Robert Troy TD has officially opened the Goldsmith Literary Festival 😁

Thank you Robert for your engaging words, it’s a pleasure having you kick off the 2026 festival ✨✍️📝🙌

The 42nd Annual Goldsmith Literary Festival has officially kicked off 🙌There’s a fantastic atmosphere here at The Rustic...
29/05/2026

The 42nd Annual Goldsmith Literary Festival has officially kicked off 🙌

There’s a fantastic atmosphere here at The Rustic Inn 🤩

The Innyside Singers will treat us to a beautiful musical performance 🎶, followed by the official opening by TD Robert Troy. We are also delighted to welcome former Ambassador to the United States, Dan Mulhall, who will deliver the evening’s keynote address ✨

The Goldsmith Literary Festival is deeply saddened by the passing of Ursula McGoey. Ursula was a valued and cherished me...
23/05/2026

The Goldsmith Literary Festival is deeply saddened by the passing of Ursula McGoey.

Ursula was a valued and cherished member of our festival community, whose warmth, generosity, and love of literature enriched all who knew her. Her presence brought friendship, wisdom, and dedication to the festival over many years.

She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all her friends and colleagues at the festival.

We extend our sincere sympathies to the McGoey family and all of her loved ones at this difficult time.

May she rest in peace 🤍

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