Ahead of this evenings launch of Galway Cartoon Festival we spoke with Kernan Andrews to preview some of the Artists coming to Galway in October

The launch will take place at Charlie Byrne’s bookshop at 6pm today and a host of National and International Artists are already announced for this years edition. Scroll down for a preview of some of the Artists who will be exhibiting.

Dave Coverly, creator of the legendary single-panel cartoon Speed Bump;

Gaza artist Malak Mattar, whose work is both affected by, and a response to, the Israeli occupation;

European Cartoon of the Year 2023 winner Ben Jennings

The New Yorker’s Will McPhail