The Gerard Manley Hopkins International Summer School
Held, annually, (since 1987) during the last week in July, Monasterevin, Kildare, Ireland.
'the best literary festival in Ireland '
Editor, The Oxford Companion to Irish Literature
Everyone welcome: students, lovers of poetry, scholars, enthusiasts - all find nourishment in this great celebration of poetry, music, literature and the arts.
What is special about the Hopkins Summer School?
The School has grown around the poetry of Victorian poet, Gerard Manley Hopkins who discovered in Monasterevin, 'one of the struts and props of his existence.'
The School offers a rich varied programme
Building on the wide range of Hopkins's interests in the Arts: in Music, Drawing, and even Conservation, the School offers not just Poetry but also, Art Exhibitions; Classical Music Concerts, Traditional Irish Music Concerts; Workshops and above all: an atmosphere of friendships around shared interests.
An international buzz in a small town
Visitors come, each year, from between 25 and 30 countries - and, of course, from Ireland. Participants are from a wide range of backgrounds. Our Students give a special flavour to procedings. People come for great conversations; stimulating lectures; great Poetry Readings; exciting Art Exhibitions; various Concerts - or, just quite simply, for good company and friendship in congenial surroundings.
Many of our Visitors know how Hopkins found solace in Monasterevin with its Victorian charm and delightful wooded, watery walks.
The Hopkins Summer School is for everyone; for YOU!
Hopkins International Summer School
July 23 - 30 in Monasterevin
The Programme for the 18th GM Hopkins Summer School is still being prepared. It looks exciting and promises to be the best yet!
We will have it here early in the New Year. If you would like us to let you know when it is ready, just contact us - we will send it to you as soon as we have it to hand.
Remember
18th Hopkins Summer School packed with events
A printable programme of all events, times, dates etc
Register to-day - it is still not too late!
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