Critical Voices 2022 reflects on the Arts Council’s history, the value of the arts, and the impact of 70 years of public investment in the arts and contains essays from Rita Duffy, Sandy Fitzgerald, Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh, Beulah Ezeugo & Joselle Ntumba; and Kevin Rafter.
Critical Voices Publication
The complete Critical Voices 2022 booklet can be found here
Individual essays contained in the booklet can be found at these links:
Events
To accompany the publication, a series of events took place featuring the contributors:
Hinterland Festival of Literature
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25th June, 3.30pm Speakers: Rita Duffy & Sandy Fitzgerald.
Moderator: Gerardette Bailey
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Kells, Meath - The Courthouse
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West Cork Literary Festival
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14th July 8.30pm Speakers: Rita Duffy & Kevin Rafter
Moderator: Fiona Kearney, Glucksman Gallery
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Bantry Co Cork - The Maritime Hotel
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Galway International Arts Festival
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24th July, 1.00pm Speaker: Kevin Rafter in Conversation with Deirdre Falvey
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NUIG - O’Donoghue Theatre
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Kilkenny Arts Festival
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6th August, 3.00pm Speakers: Rita Duffy, Sandy Fitzgerald & Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh
Moderator: Iarla Ó Lionáird
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Kilkenny - Parade Tower
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| Clifden Arts Festival |
20th September 20th, 3.00pm Speakers: Rita Duffy, Beulah Ezeugo & Joselle Ntumba
Moderator: Johanne Webb
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Clifden, Co Galway - Station House Theatre |
| Dublin Theatre Festival |
1st Oct, 5.30pm Speakers: Kevin Rafter & Sandy Fitzgerald
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Dublin - Smock Alley Theatre |