Paul Fahy
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Paul Fahy is the long-standing[1] Artistic Director of the Galway Arts Festival.
A native of County Galway, he has faced some criticism over ticket prices in recent years but replied it was necessary to cover the costs of paying performers and ensuring the high quality of the festival.[2]
In 2023 he was made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ambassador to Ireland, Vincent Guérend.[3][4]
He has worked to reduce the environmental impact of the festival.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Keating, Sara (30 June 2019). "Galway Arts Festival director Paul Fahy on this year's highlights". Business Post. Dublin. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Director defends Galway Arts Festival ticket prices". The Irish Times. 2009. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ McGrath, Pat (27 January 2023). "French honour for Galway Arts Festival director". RTÉ.ie. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Galway Arts Festival's Paul Fahy receives top level French cultural award". Galway Bay FM. 28 January 2023. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "In Conversation with: Paul Fahy, Artistic Director, Galway International Arts Festival". University of Galway. 21 July 2022. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023.