Percy French

Welcome to our celebration of the enduring legacy of Percy French, the renowned Irish songwriter, artist, and humorist. We are the proud home of the annual Percy French Festival, a vibrant three-day event featuring insightful lectures and engaging discussion on current events, all inspired by French's unique spirit.

The 17th
Percy French Festival

The Quest for Authenticity | 23rd/24th/25th July 2025
At Castlecoote House

Tom Clonan

Keynote speaker

Senator Dr Tom Clonan

The Quest for Authenticity: The 17th Percy French Festival

Speakers

Subject to Change

  • Senator Tom Clonan
  • Laoise de Brún BL
  • Stephen Collins
  • Dr Maeve O’Riordan
  • Dr Patrick Maume
  • Michael Hardiman
  • Dr Caitriona Clear
  • Dr Eve Watson
  • Dr Stephen S Costello
  • Una B Agnew
  • Michael Harding
  • Dr Brian Griffin

Performers

Subject to Change

  • Michael Banahan
  • Ciara Lawless
  • Paul McDonald
  • Col Ceathair
  • Malachy Tuohy

Tickets

Early Booking Special Offer

Each whole day covers:

  • Three / Four Lectures
  • Afternoon Recital
  • Tea / Coffee / Homemade Cakes
  • Wednesday 23 July €50
  • Thursday 24 July €50
  • Friday 25 July €50
  • Secondary/graduate student: €20 per day
  • Child under 12, when accompanied by an Adult ticket holder: €10 per day

Don’t miss out, Festival tickets sell out quickly!

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The 17th Percy French Festival

The Quest for Authenticity

23rd/24th/25th July 2025

At Castlecoote House

The Percy French Festival acknowledges the major support of Excel Industries; Whyte’s; CastleAcre; C&F Quadrant Ltd; Brady Insurance; Eamon Dempsey; Phelim O’Neill; McInerney Saunder; Hidden Ireland.

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