West Cork island to host new literary festival in mid-August 

The Crosstown Drift event is moving to a new location later this month for readings and discussions

The Office of Public Works (OPW) & The Good Room present ‘Crosstown Drift Goes To Garinish’.

One of the country’s most interesting islands, Garinish Island will play host to a literary event later this summer, with appearances from a number of renowned Irish writers.

‘Crosstown Drift Goes To Garinish’ will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Garnish Island coming into the care of the Irish state. The event has been created by the OPW and Cork cultural organisation, the Good Room.