Patrick Kavanagh Centre

04/06/2026

A 'bird's eye' view of the former parish church of Inniskeen, Saint Mary's, now the Patrick Kavanagh Centre - showcasing the poetry and prose of our native and local poet, Patrick Kavanagh who became a national poet of Ireland.
Come visit and engage with his legacy of poetry.

02/06/2026

So here it is - the full Festival itinerary. Have a look through for events that take your fancy or indeed you are welcome to come along to them all.

18/05/2026

The Patrick Kavanagh Centre in association with the Patrick Kavanagh Society and SoFFt Productions are delighted to announce the Kavanagh Weekend 2026. This year, the festival collaborates with the curatorial team ‘Unreal Cities’ (Adrian Dunbar and Nick Roth) to present an exciting programme exploring Patrick Kavanagh's links to the Beat Generation literary movement of the 20th Century. The Kavanagh Weekend 2026 coincides with global celebrations honouring the 100th anniversary of the birth of Beat Generation icon Allen Ginsberg. This curation will play host to an exciting mix of voices including a number of artists directly associated with the movement, such as poet Anne Waldman.

We are delighted to announce the first of this year's programme; Our annual opening night event will return with this years Festival Keynote from the formidable Poet, professor, performer, librettist and cultural activist Anne Waldman alongside one of Ireland's greatest Actors, Writer and Director Adrian Dunbar. The evening will also see the announcement of the 54th annual Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award. The opening night event will take place in The Round Tower Church, Inniskeen. Once complete the audience will be invited to participate in a Procession of Light led by The Armagh Rhymers through the village all the way to The Patrick Kavanagh Centre, wherein a late night concert will take place; Unreal Cities presents “Kavanagh and The Beats”. The Saturday evening will see a very special event; Tommy Tiernan in conversation with Anne Waldman, Adrian Dunbar & Nick Roth. This is only the beginning. The full programme will launch in July.

Tickets on sale now for the opening night events and Tommy Tiernan in conversation. https://patrickkavanaghcentre.com/events/

We are also delighted to announce The Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award is now open for entries. Head to the website to find out more.

The Kavanagh Weekend festival is produced by the Patrick Kavanagh Centre in collaboration with SoFFt Productions and in association with the Patrick Kavanagh Society. The festival is supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon through their Festival Fund, Creative Monaghan, The EU Presidency 2026 and Monaghan County Council

01/05/2026

30/04/2026

"Spring has Sprung" and already the May Bank Holiday has arrived! The Patrick Kavanagh Centre is not currently open on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. Keep an eye on this page for future details of our summer season 2026 opening days and times.

18/02/2026

Really looking forward to seeing Dónal OConnor, Mary Dillon and Neil Martin live this Saturday night in the Patrick Kavanagh Centre. Here is a flavour of what to expect. Tickets going fast, get yours now.
Box office 042 9378560 or buy online
www.patrickkavanaghcentre.com/events

19/12/2025

A Stained Glass window (1944) from the Earley Bros., Atelier Studio, Camden Street, Dublin within the Patrick Kavanagh Centre. The Patrick Kavanagh Centre will be closed from Wednesday 24th December 2025, reopening after Christmas on Monday 12th January 2026. "Beannachtaí na Nollag oraibh". ❤️

19/12/2025

A selection of Christmas cards, books and gifts by local crafts persons available and on sale at the Patrick Kavanagh Centre. Ideas for Christmas gifting and beyond. ❤️

18/12/2025

The Patrick Kavanagh Centre will be closed from Wednesday 24th December 2025, reopening after Christmas on Monday 12th January 2026. Wishing everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

26/11/2025

We are now taking preorders for new greeting card collection 'A Hole In Heaven's Gable' by Dundalk based artist Geraldine Martin.

This collection is based on a recent exhibition of new work by Geraldine and is inspired by the rural landscape of Inniskeen and South County Monaghan. Each card features a poem by Patrick Kavanagh. These are 'In Memory of My Father', 'A Christmas Childhood (Part 1)', October and Innocence.

Collection of 4 €16
Individual cards €5 each

The cards will be available instore at the Kavanagh Centre from the first week of December. You can preorder now, by calling us on 042 9378560 or through our online store.
www.patrickkavanaghcentre.com/shop