Paul Fahy
Paul Fahy is the artistic director of the Galway International Arts Festival, where he has been a vocal advocate for improving the city's arts infrastructure. Under his leadership, the festival has gained recognition for its innovative programming and commitment to showcasing contemporary art. Fahy has expressed concerns about Galway's lack of permanent cultural venues, describing the situation as an 'embarrassment' and advocating for the development of a much-needed civic arts space to support the thriving artistic community.
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Recent news mentions
Paul Fahy is the artistic director of Galway International Arts Festival who suggested bringing the Southbank premiere to Ireland.
‘We’re a really small team, but we’re making big works’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-08
Paul Fahy testified that the first aid room had to be decontaminated after a high presence of lead was confirmed.
Lab technician sacked for sleeping in first aid room in ‘lead-contaminated’ uniform – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-08
Paul Fahy is the artistic director of the Galway International Arts Festival and designed the Rooms installations.
an evocative moment of self-realisation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-21
Paul Fahy described the city’s arts infrastructure as 'an embarrassment' during the Galway International Arts Festival.
As Galway’s arts festival opens, the city’s long-expected cultural space inches slowly towards planning this year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-15
