Internationally award-winning poet and writer
- Saturday, 1 February at 5.00 pm: Brigid the Rebel Healer Cross-Making Workshop & Laying of Crosses Ceremony featuring family craft activities, poetry, readings, songs and music celebrating the healing spirit of Ireland's pagan goddess, Brigid - includes poetry by Anne Casey. Presented in partnership with the Government of Ireland, Waverley Borough Council, the Consulate General of Ireland and the Irish Support Agency. Venue: Irish 1798 Memorial, Waverley Cemetery, Sydney, Australia. More information.
- Sunday, 2 February at 4.00 pm: Brigid the Rebel Healer Concert presented by The Prankqueans - poetry and prose readings, drama, song and music celebrating Irish-Australian female creativity in tribute to ancient Celtic pagan goddess of healing, Brigid - featuring performances by Aine de Paor, Anne Casey, Cliona Molins, Rosie McDonald, Julie McFarland and Jacqui McPhee - in partnership with the Government of Ireland, the Consulate General of Ireland, Gleebooks and the Irish Support Agency. Venue: Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road,
Glebe, Sydney, Australia. Bookings.
- Sunday, 16 March: Sydney St Patrick's Day Citizenship Ceremony 2024 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney - including poetry reading by Anne Casey. This event is part of the Sydney St Patrick's Day Parade & Festival. Admission is by private invitation only.
- Tuesday, 27 May: Irish Support Agency 30th Anniversary Celebration at NSW Parliament House, Sydney, Australia, including poetry reading by Anne Casey. Admission is by private invitation only.
- Friday, 30 May at 6.00 pm:Bloomfest: Festival Launch presented by the Prankqueans with generous support of the Government of Ireland, Waverley Council and the Irish Support Agency - at Waverley Library, 32-48 Denison Street, Bondi Junction. Bookings.
- Friday, 13 June at 7.00 pm: Bloomfest: Joycean Soirée presented by the Prankqueans with generous support of the Government of Ireland, Waverley Council and the Irish Support Agency - at Gertrude & Alice Bookshop, 46 Hall Street, Bondi Beach. Bookings.
- Saturday, 14 June at 3.30 & 6.00 pm: Bloomfest: Paddy Dignam's Funeral & Wake presented by the Prankqueans with generous support of the Government of Ireland, Waverley Council and the Irish Support Agency - 3.30 pm at Waverley Cemetery and 6.00 pm at the Gaelic Club, 64 Devonshire Street, Sydney. Bookings.
- Sunday, 15 June at 5.30 pm: Bloomfest: Closing Concert with generous support of the Government of Ireland, Waverley Council and the Irish Support Agency - at High Tide Room, Bondi Pavillion, Bondi Beach. Bookings.
- Saturday, 21 June at 2 pm: Launch of 'Seang (Hungering)' poetry collection written by Anne Casey - official launch by Professor Eamonn Wall at the Salmon Bookshop and Literary Centre, Main Street, Ennistymon, Co Clare, Ireland.
- Friday, 18 July at 3.15 pm: The Making of a Poem - Reading & Panel Discussion as part of Willoughby Writers Festival at Chatswood Library, New South Wales. Information.
- Saturday, 16 August at 11.00 am: Great Irish Famine Commemoration at Hyde Park Barracks, Queen’s Square, Macquarie Street, Sydney. This event is free to attend, but bookings are recommended. Wear a touch of green! Information.
- Tuesday, 19 August: An Evening of Irish Poetry and Classical Guitar hosted by the Ambassador of Ireland, His Excellency Tim Mawe and Ms Patricia McCarthy. Featuring the official launch of Anne Casey's sixth poetry collection, Seang (Hungering) and a special performance by acclaimed classical guitarist, David Keating, this event is by private invitation only.
- Saturday, 23 August at 12.30 pm: The Aisling Society of Sydney 70th Anniversary Gala Luncheon at the Gaelic Club, 64 Devonshire Street, Sydney. Information and inquiries.
- Sunday 26 October at 4.00pm: Samhain & Seang Book Launch - the official Sydney launch of 'Seang (Hungering)' poetry collection by Anne Casey, featuring music, song, poetry, spoken word and visual art tapping into Ireland's Celtic mythology. Featured artists include Anne Casey, Anthony Quinn, Julie McFarland, Cliona Molins and Jacquie McPhee. Venue: Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney.
- Friday, 7 November at 5.30 pm: University of Technology Sydney Writers' Festival at UTS Central Building 2, Broadway, Sydney.
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