The GM Hopkins Festival and Archive
The Gerard Manley Hopkins Literary Festival,
July 19 - 25, 2024,
Newbridge College Theatre,
Co. Kildare.
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Each year, since 1987, during the last week of July, the GM Hopkins Literary Festival has taken place in Newbridge College. Over the years, we have built up an extensive Archive of Lectures given during the Festival and generously donated to our Archive
A bright gem in the literary world. Patrick Samway SJ
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Check out Past Programmes of Hopkins Festival
Overview of The Hopkins Archive, Topics and Speakers
Hopkins Literary Festival Programme July 19 - 25, 2024
Piano Recital
Renowned Swedish pianist will give a Piano Recital in Newbridge College Theatre on
Saturday July 22nd.
Programme, tickets for Piano Recital
Youth Programme 2023
July 2003 Youth Programme will be finalized later, but it is not too soon to contact Derek to make sure your place on this unique Youth Culture Progarmme is reserved. 2022 Youth Programme.
Breaking News for Teachers and Students!
Details of our 2024 Hopkins Youth Programme now available here
Speakers and Hopkins Topics Explored
Irish and international visitors and scholars examine a wide range of topcs and aspects of Hopkins poetry.
Attendance at all events during the week costs 350 euros.
Pricing Tickets etc
Getting to Newbridge
From Dublin Airport, the most direct way to get to Newbridge is with the Dublin Coach which goes hourly from the Airport to Newbridge. Check times, fares etc at their website. Dublin Coach
Accommodation
If possible, please book accommodation for The Hopkins Literary Festival as early as possible. Check out Kildare Tourism Website for other Kildare Visitor attractions to make the most of your visit to Kildare.
Visit The Hopkins Archive (started 1987)
