Patrons
The Crescent is delighted to have two passionate Patrons and who give their invaluable support to help The Crescent grow and develop.
Paul Muldoon
Poet, lyricist, librettist, translator, critic, editor and professor, Paul Muldoon is one of Ireland’s most celebrated literary figures.
He has published thirteen major collections of poetry, from New Weather and Quoof to Moy Sand and Gravel, One Thousand Things Worth Knowing and Frolic and Detour.
His many awards include the Pulitzer Prize, the T S Eliot Prize and the Griffin International Prize for Excellence in Poetry.
Dr Roger Courtney
Roger’s involvement with The Crescent began in 1977 when he founded the centre within the derelict Victoria College building on Lower Crescent as a shared cross-community space during the height of the Troubles.
After three years, Roger was appointed Chief Executive of the Simon Community NI and became joint founder of the Northern Ireland Council for the Homeless.
In 1998, Roger was awarded an MBE and has since provided strategic planning, governance, fundraising and leadership support to a wide range of third sector organisations.
He continues to train Interim Executives and has provided temporary leadership support to organisations including The Crescent.
Belfast Book Festival Patrons
The Belfast Book Festival is proud to have three acclaimed Northern Irish writers as Patrons, supporting the festival’s continued growth and development.
The festival patrons are poet Paul Muldoon, novelist and playwright Lucy Caldwell, and novelist Glenn Patterson.
Belfast Book Festival Patrons
The Belfast Book Festival is proud to have three acclaimed Northern Irish writers as Patrons, supporting the festival’s continued growth and development.
The festival patrons are poet Paul Muldoon, novelist and playwright Lucy Caldwell, and novelist Glenn Patterson.