Weekend tickets available 0504 90204 / 21e full price or 15e senior/student. The poetry of Thurles-born poet, Dennis O'Driscoll, (1954-2012), is celebrated at the Circling the Square Festival, named after the title of Dennis's memorable essay about growing up in the town. A fine array of poets from all over the country, complemented by fabulous local songsters and musicians, will serve up a feast of entertainment throughout the weekend over three events Friday 20th October at 7.45pm TROUBLED THOUGHTS, MAJESTIC DREAMS 1 Poets: Molly Twomey, Stephen James Smith, Eleanor Hooker, Anne Tannam, Emily Cullen, Nithy Casa. Plus a host of musical acts of varied genres. Including Ed Dwan and classical musicians, Conor King and Alexa Vardalas, Paul Byrne Jnr. and more special guests. ___________________________________________________________ Saturday 21st October at 2.45pm TROUBLED THOUGHTS, MAJESTIC DREAMS 2 Featuring a host of wonderful Irish poets including Arthur Broomfield, Breda Joyce, Paddy Moran, Trish Bennett, John Noonan, Ger Duffy, Leo Smith, Áine Connell, Larry O'Sullivan, Kathy Conlan, Margaret O'Brien, Larry Doherty and a few more. Musicians include James O'Meara Ryan, Eoin Ryan, Ricky and Mac, Daniel Byrne, Mary Rose McNally, Sorcha de Róiste and more special guests. ___________________________________________________________ Saturday 21st October at 7.45pm TROUBLED THOUGHTS, MAJESTIC DREAMS 3 Poets include: Enda Wylie, Jessica Traynor Kerry Hardie, Thomas McCarthy and Peter Sirr. Music includes Ed Dwan and classical guests, James O'Meara Ryan, Kim and Dixie and more special guests.