2015 GALWAY COUNTY

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www.galway.ie/culturenight
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Culture Night is brought to you by the Department of Arts, Heritage
and the Gaeltacht in parternship with Galway County Council.
An Roinn Ealaon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta a dhanann comhord
ar an Oche Chultir, i gcomhphirt le Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe.

Welcome to
County Galway
Culture Night 2015

Filte go dt Oche
Cultir Chontae na
Gaillimhe 2015

Culture Night is an annual event that celebrates

culture, creativity and the arts. It will take place on
Friday 18th September 2015 from about 2.00pm
and continue to late into the night! Culture Night
happens because many people share a vision and
enthusiasm for enjoying, celebrating and promoting
creativity and culture. The following programme
gives a taste of the wide range of people and
institutions, communities and artists that make it
happen across County Galway. A record 80 events
in 31 towns and villages across County Galway are
taking place this year. As Galway bids to become
the 2020 European Capital of Culture we should
harness this good will and keep working together
as a creative community to ensure Galway not only
wins the 2020 bid but makes it the best year it has
the potential to be.

cid bhliantil Oche Cultir a dhanann

ceiliradh ar chultr, ar chruthaitheacht agus ar na
healaona. Beidh s ar sil D hAoine an 18 Men
Fmhair 2015 thart ar 2.00pm ag leanint ar
aghaidh go dt danach san oche! Is ann don Oche
Cultir mar gheall ar an bhfs agus an dograis
channa a bheith ag go leor daoine maidir le
taitneamh a bhaint as cruthaitheacht agus cultr
agus iad a cheiliradh agus a chur chun cinn.
Tugann an clr seo a leanas blaiseadh beag ar an
raon leathan daoine agus institiid, pobal agus
ealaontir a bhonn gnomhach san Oche Cultir
ar fud Chontae na Gaillimhe. Beidh 80 imeacht ar
sil in 31 mbaile agus sridbhaile ar fud Chontae
na Gaillimhe i mbliana. Agus Gaillimh ag danamh
iarrachta Promhchathair Chultir na hEorpa 2020
a bhaint amach ba chir dinn an dea-thoil a chur
chun tairbhe agus leanint orainn ag obair le chile
mar phobal cruthaitheach lena chinnti n amhin
go n-ireoidh le Gaillimh Promhchathair Chultir
na hEorpa 2020 a bhaint amach ach go mbeidh an
bhliain sin ar an mbliain is fearr is fidir li a bheith.

So why not have a look at whats on in your area

and try something new!
Foireann na hOche Cultir
Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe

Caith sil ar an mid at ar sil i do cheantar agus

bain triail as rud igin nua!
Foireann na hOche Cultir
Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe

Culture
Night
Areas

An Cheathr Rua

03

An Spidal

04

Athenry
05
Ballinasloe
06
Ballinderreen
07
Ballygar
08
Belclare
09
Carrabane
09
Claregalway
10
Clifden
11
Cloughanover
12
Duniry
12

Gort
13
Headford
15
Indreabhn
15
Inishbofin
16
Inis Oirr

16

Killererin
17
Kinvara
18
Lackagh
18
Loughrea / Baile Locha Riach

19

Milltown
21
Moycullen
21
Na Forbacha

22

Newbridge (Ballygar)

23

Oranmore
24
Oughterard
25
Portumna
27
Roundstone
30
Shragh
31
Tuam
32
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An Cheathr Rua
Meascra Cainte agus Ceoil
5.00i.n. go dt 8.00i.n.,
Leabharlann na Ceathrn Rua
Mreanna Ceoil agus Damhsa le dreasa cainte eatharthu faoi ghnithe
ealane, seanchais, scalaochta, dinnsheanchais, staire agus oidhreachta
itila.

Music and Dance performances alternating with talks on different aspects

of the arts, folklore, storytelling, placenames, history and local heritage.

Taispeantas ar thraidisiuin na haite

ag an Scailp Chulturtha
5.00i.n go dt 8.00i.n.,
Leabharlann na Ceathrn Rua
Tionlfaidh Coiste Cnaitheoir na Clocha Rua
taispentas ina mbeidh ealaona agus ceardaochta
traidisinta lena n-irtear caoladireacht,
fodireacht, snomhachn, cniotil, criseil,
lsadireacht, obair phosla, snoodireacht
adhmaid. Taispenfar earra, uirlis agus grithe
ccaireachta traidisinta.
Coiste Conaitheoir na Clocha Rua will host an
exhibition of traditional arts and crafts including
basket making, weaving, spinning, knitting, crochet,
lace making, patchwork, wood carving. Display of
traditional cookware, tools and utensils.

An Spidal
Scrobh
5.00pm 7.00pm, Spiddal Library
Ceardlanna seanchais do Leana idir 6 agus 8
mbliana daois. Chun clr seol romhphost
chuig scriobhworkshop@gmail.com n glaoigh
ar 085 8116416.
Storytelling workshops for Children aged
6 to 8 years. To register email
scriobhworkshop@gmail.com or phone 085 8116416.

Amhrin na farraige as irinn,

an Albain agus an t-Oilen Mhanann
Celtic sea songs from Ireland,
Scotland and the Isle of Man
7.00i.n.-7.50 i.n. (7.00pm 7.50pm),
Ceardlann an Spidil
Gigims
7.00i.n. - 10.00i.n. (7.00pm 10.00pm),
Ceardlann an Spidil

G
Cantaireacht Ghreagrach
Gregorian Chant
8.00i.n. - 8.50 i.n. (8.00pm 8.50pm),
Ceardlann an Spidil
Amhrin i dteanga na Laidine na Menaoiseanna
Latin language songs from the Middle Ages

Banna Snagcheoil agus

Taipentas Ealane
Tribal Swing jazz band and
Art Exhibition
9.00i.n. - 11.00i.n. (9.00pm 11.00pm),
Ceardlann an Spidil

Athenry
A Beat to the Poets Heart
7:30pm, Athenry Heritage Centre
A celebration of the 150th anniversary of W.B. Yeats and the 110th anniversary
of local poet Padraic Fallon, with drums in the market square, the Padriac Fallon
String Quartet and a selection of poems read by local poets. The event will
also allow the local community to read their favourite poems by either of the
poets too.

Readings of Athenrys Folklore!

8.30pm, Athenry Town Hall, Clarke Street, Athenry
A selection of readings of Athenrys folklore and folk healing from the Irish
Schools Folklore Scheme of the 1930s with a brief introduction by local
historian Ronan Killeen.

Ballinasloe
Art for All
5.00pm 7.00pm, Town Hall (Foyer), Ballinasloe
Art and ceramic demonstration. Hosted by Artlinks Collective.

Drawing Together
5.00pm 7.00pm, Lily Kelly Art Studio,
Ballinasloe Enterprise Centre
An art and craft exhibition by the children, teens and adults who have taken
classes at the studio over the year. This is a celebration of creativity!

Townhall Tonight
7.00pm - 9.00pm, Town Hall Theatre, Ballinasloe
A nostalgic feast of song, story and dance taking us back 100 years to the
music and dance of the people on the eve of national independence. Featuring
Club Damhsa an Sean ns, Bal tha na Sluaighe, members of Blossom Harp
Ensemble and local musicians including Liam Loughrey, Johnny Johnston, Alan
Colahan and introducing singer Ciara Lawless.
There will also be exhibition of news and photographs from the local papers
of 1915. What was life in Ballinasloe like on the eve on the Easter Rising?
Hosted by St. Brigids Heritage Group.

Gatehouse
9.00pm 11.00pm, Town Hall Theatre, Ballinasloe
Gatehouse are a newly formed Trad band with a lineup of experienced and up
and coming artistes. Their songs are based in the North Connaught traditions
along with sprinklings of other influences. Members of Gatehouse are John
McEvoy (fiddle / viola) Jacinta McEvoy (guitar / concertina / backing vocals)
Rachel Garvey (vocals) and John Wynne on flute. Gatehouse will be joined on
the night by musical guests Noel Sweeney (Flute / Saxaphone), Donna McCann
(concertina /vocals) and Mairtin O Muiri (Guitar / vocals). For enquiries contact
John Wynne on 0872239095 or email wynnejoh@gmail.com.

Ballinderreen
Traditional Irish Music Workshop & Concert
6.30pm 7.30pm: Workshop,
8.00pm: Concert, Ballinderreen Community Centre
Ceoltir an Doirn, a local Irish music group will provide guest musicians
to teach a workshop in a group environment to children from the local and
surrounding areas. This will be followed by a concert to the wider community
with refreshments. Contact Breandn Loinsigh on 085 1743916 or
www.ballinderreen.com & Facebook.

Ballygar

Ballygars Culture Footprint

The Old Court House (beside the Church)
7.00pm 11.00pm: Visual Art Exhibition with local artists
7.30pm: Traditional Irish Music by Local Young Musicians
8.00pm: Surprise Musical Guest
8.45pm: Talk: Great Houses of the Area Paul Connolly
Paul Connolly will give a discussion on his recently published book entitled
Mount Talbot: A Journey through the Ages. Five big houses will be examined
on the night namely: Mount Talbot House, Thornfield House, Castle Kelly
(Aughrane), Cloonca House and Bushy Park House. Only one of these houses
is still standing in its entirety and two have been completely removed from
where they once stood. Paul will be looking at the history of the local big
houses, when they were built, refurbished and at some of the people that
lived in these houses and their involvement in the local community. For more
information contact 087 2141170.

Belclare

Oche Ceoil
7.00i.n. 9.00i.n., T Canavans,
Bal Chlir, Tuam
Oche Ceoil Traidisinta le damhsa agus craic.
Filte Riomh Chch!

Music Night
7.00pm 9.00pm, Canavans,
Belclare, Tuam
An evening of traditional music and dancing.
All welcome!

Carrabane
The CAFE Sessions with Niall Teague
and The Fast Company
7.45pm sharp, The Village Theatre,
Carrabane, Athenry
Niall Teague and the Fast Company are true
musical innovators and are currently creating
some of Irelands most exciting new music.
Their live repertoire includes uplifting trad fusion
instrumentals along with well crafted folk and roots
style songs. Its folk, its country, its Irish, its
bluegrass, its great Phil Brown, BBC Radio.
The organisers of the hugely successful CAFE
Festival continue to support some of Irelands
most innovative artists by connecting them with
an appreciative audience in one of Galways most
intimate and unique venues, the Village Theatre.
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Claregalway

Dance Icons in Spirit

6.00pm 8.00pm,
Claregalway Castle
Experience the spirit of some of the greatest
legends of dance history including Marie Taglioni,
Anna Pavlova, and Isadora Duncan captured by
the wonderful young dancers of Youth Ballet West.
Travel back in time with this dance installation in
the stunning surroundings of Claregalway Castle.
Suitable for all age groups. Choreography by Judith
Sibley Photo: Darach Glennon.

Ag Cruth Cultr (Creating Culture)

7.00pm 9.00pm, Cruth Studio,
Cois Chlair Complex, Claregalway
(after Claregalway Hotel and behind
new bus-stop)
Claregalway comes alive on Culture night 2015,
with performances, demonstrations, activities and
refreshments suitable for both Young and old at
Cruth Studio. Join the fun Creating Culture with
these Local Artists, Musicians, Poets, Performers,
Dreamers and Schemers in a colourful spectacle,
in the Heart of the community.

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Clifden

Cultural Legacies through Generations

7.00pm 9.00pm, OMalleys Bar/Restaurant,
Main Street, Clifden
Concert of Music Song and Dance of 3 generations of same family passing on
traditions to younger generations.

Clifden Arts Festival 2015

17th 27th September, Various locations
The 38th Clifden Arts Festival takes place from September 17th 27th.
Audiences can again expect a wide variety and high quality artistic programme
for the ten days. There will be free music gigs on Culture Night in EJ Kings,
O Malleys, Griffins, Guys and the Central. Vaughans will welcome the great box
player, John Joe Forde from Loughrea.

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Cloughanover
The Art and Soul of Headford
7.00pm, Campbells Tavern,
Cloughanover, Headford
This is a celebration of Culture Night presented by
Solstice Arts Group. There will be an art exhibition,
followed by an Open Mic celebration of the
diverse talents of our community. Local visual
artists will exhibit and talk about their work,
and afterwards therell be music, poetry, singing,
comedy, storytelling, dancing and whatever else
the audience brings along to perform on the night.
Therell be musicians on hand to accompany
performers, and an MC to keep it all flowing!
For more information, please phone Aisling on
087 6784236

Duniry
A night of Music, Song and Dance
8.00pm 11.30pm,
Duniry Community Centre
Come join us for a great night of music, song and dance.

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Gort
The Flea Circus
4.00pm 6.00pm, Coole Park, Gort
The Flea Circus, presented by PigNut Productions
in association with Babor International Arts
Festival for Children is the only one of its kind in
Ireland. It involves feats of astonishing bravery and
breathtaking beauty acrobatics, trapeze, high wire
and more all performed by highly trained, teeny
tiny fleas and circus master, Jay Ryan. Suitable for
families (5+ years)

Visit The most beautiful place

in the world
5.00pm - 7.00pm,
Coole Visitor Centre, Gort
According to W.B. Yeats Coole Park was the most
beautiful place in the world. Explore this magical
landscape and learn about Lady Gregory, her life,
family and famous visitors. Free access to Visitor
Centre, audio visual and exhibition a free a guided
walk at 5pm. Phone 091 631804 for more details.

Happy Friday
7.00pm 9.00pm,
Gort Resource Centre, Church Street
This is a free collaborative Arts event lead by a
Youth Leader experienced in intercultural work and
a skilled visual Artist. Together we will work with
Irish and non Irish young people on a piece of art
for public display. Refreshments will be provided for
those attending. Numbers limited, please register by
Friday, 11th September on 085 2022066 or email
administrator@gortfrc.com
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Gort

Creative Sign Writing Workshop

7.00pm 9.00pm, Mens Shed, Queens Street, Gort
Creative Sign Writing Workshop with Sean Bonner. For further information
and booking contact Gort Resource Centre at 091 630902.

Revolutionary Yeats
7.30pm 10.00pm, Thoor Ballylee, Gort , Co. Galway
A dramatisation of republicanism in Yeats poetry by An Tine Beo, preceded by
a short play The Tower by The Wild Swans Theatre Group with interval music
by Coole Music. This event is organised by Burren Lowlands and hosted by the
Thoor Ballylee Society.
www.burrenlowlands.org
http://yeatsthoorballylee.org/

Comhcheol Domhanda is Caint / World Music and Chat

8.00i.n. 11.00i.n., An Cranng, Doire Mr,
Droimn, Gort Inse Guaire, Gort
Tg pirt linn san oche ceoil, caint agus comhluadar seo, le cloganna
as Tibet, djembe n Aifric, didjeridoo n Astril agus uirlis ceoil eile
Mheirice Theas. N g aon taith ceoil a bheith agat!

Join us in this evening of music making and talking, with bells from Tibet,
djembe from Africa, didjeridoo from Australia and other musical instruments
from South America. No musical experience necessary!

Lets Come Dancing Night

9.00pm - 12.30am, McCarthys Lounge, Kilbecanty, Gort.
A spectacular night with the best of music and dance, with a display of ballroom
and old time dancing. Refreshments will be served.
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Headford
Headford Culture Night
6.00pm, Presentation College Headford
This cultural event will encompass another collaborative effort from the
Headford community including performances from the local St. Marys Church
Choir with the music students of Presentation College Headford. No doubt it
promises be a great evening of music and song.

Galway 2020
Watch out for our information stations at events
in Headford on the night. Come and find out more
about Galway2020 and help us develop Headfords
big idea!

Indreabhn
Sean agus Nua:
Taispentas agus Ceardlann Ceirde
Amhmaid.
7.00i.n - 11.00i.n
Pastime Chonamara: Taispentas agus rang
bunaithe ar uirlis adhmaid a bhodh n-sid le
bia a riteach i sean-tithe fad, mar shampla-clir
cca, bisn ime, buailteoir amhmaid.
Sean agus Nua. Heritage: An exhibition of wooden
implements used for preparing food in houses
long ago, for example a butter basin, wooden
cake boards etc. There will also be a special wood
turning class on these.

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Inishbofin

Island Places, Island Lives

8.30pm to 11.00pm,
Inishbofin Community Centre
Island Places, Island Lives is an opportunity to hear readings from the new book
about Inishbofin and intertwine the evening with Irish music and song along
with showing many of the short 1 minute films that are imbedded in the book.

Inis Oirr
Oche Chultrtha ras anna
8.30i.n., ras anna
Beidh an drama Corra Farraige are sil in ras
anna. Seo drama scrofa faoin oilen ag Mire N
Mhaolin agus curtha i lthair ag aisteoir an oilein.
T idir greann agus dirre sa drama faoi imirceach
ag pilleadh abhaile. Ar an oche fosta beidh ceoltir
na bunscoile agus na menscoile ag seinm roimh
an drma.

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Killererin
Killererin Parish Heritage Tour
4.30pm 7.00pm, Killererin,
starting in Barnaderg.
Bus tour of historical sites in the parish. Bus tour
will commence in Barnaderg car park at 4.30
and from there will embark on a bus tour of some
historical sites in the parish including Barnaderg
Castle, Creevaghbaun, Barbersfort House,
Ballyglunin Station (Quiet Man fame) and other
sites of historical significance.

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Kinvara
Sketch Your World!
How to Become an Urban Sketcher
7.00pm, Tullys, Kinvara
Humans have always sketched their world, since the first
drawing on a cave wall. Urban Sketching, a grassroots
movement which began in Seattle in 2007, has revived
this practice, and its for everyone, regardless of skill level.
The co-founder of Urban Sketchers Galway, Risn Cur,
is an avid urban sketcher. In this 30 minute presentation,
shell show you sketches of the local area and further afield,
and shell tell you all you need to know to get you started.

Get your act together!

9.00pm, Tullys Back Room, Kinvara
Come and perform at The Blackboard Venue for Culture Night. Bring your
instruments, voices and talents. All welcome.

Lackagh

Music By The Fire

5.00pm, Lackagh Museum
Irish traditional music session with our local young musicians and dancers.
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Loughrea / Baile Locha Riach

Whiden Toie: A Showcase of
Traveller Culture and Heritage
6.00pm 7.00pm, Loughrea Library
Galway Traveller Movement, South East Galway
will host a showcase of Traveller Culture in the
Loughrea Library as part of Culture Night 2015.
The showcase will include pictures new and old
depicting Travellers traditions and ways of life; an
exhibition of traditional crafts and Galway Traveller
Movements Wall of Fame which celebrates the
talents and successes of local Travellers.

Culture in and around Loughrea

7.00pm - 9.30pm, Dartfield Horse
Museum and Heritage Centre,
Kilrickle, Loughrea
Guided tour of the museum by Willie Leahy followed
by music and song from Mairin Fahy and Chris
Kelly while Dara Kelly (World Champion Dancer) will
perform in the Caf. Mairin, Chris and Dara are all
members of Trad on the Prom. This will be followed
by a session with all members of Loughrea
Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann and guests.
Refreshments available. All Welcome!

The BYOB Painting Night

8.30pm 11.30pm, River Art Supplies,
Park House, Main Street, Loughrea
Bring your own bottle and sip wine in good
company with good music while painting under the
expert tutelage of professional artist Phillip D Foley.

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Loughrea / Baile Locha Riach

B.A.F.F.L.E.s Cultural Mix
8.30pm - 10.30pm, Loughrea Library,
Church Street, Loughrea
Ultan Macken will talk about the life and times
of his late father Walter Macken (a writer of
short stories, novels and plays). Music by Sarah
Cunningham and Co. Poetry Reading by BAFFLE
Poetry Group. Story telling by local Drama Group.
Cheese and Wine Reception.

Cinema in the Park

9.30pm (film start time), Fair Green, Loughrea
LARC are teaming up with Galway County Council and Culture night to bring your favourite movies to
our wonderful green space. Fancy a bit of Top Gun action? A romantic night on picnic blankets with
Amelie? A step back into the rocknroll era with Almost Famous. Or a classic evening of Breakfast
at Tiffanys? Well its your choice! A number of films will be posted on LARCs Facebook page and at
www.loughreatownhall.com, and you will be asked to vote on which movie we screen. For more info
like LARC on Facebook or keep an eye on our website.

Session with Loughrea Branch of

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
10.00pm - 12 midnight,
Loughrea Hotel & Spa
All are welcome to this music session.
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Milltown

Traditional Music Culture Night

8.30pm 9.30pm, Community Centre, Milltown
Young musicians from Milltown Comhaltas will play traditional music
for an enjoyable evenings entertainment.

Moycullen
Moycullen Comhltas Session
8.30pm late, rus Uilinn
Moycullen Comhltas will host a night of
Traditional Irish music. Not to be missed!

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Na Forbacha

Comhdhil: Rl na nEalaon
sa Phleanil Teanga
Conference: The Role of the
Arts in Language Planning
17th & 18th Men Fmhair,
Ostn Cois Fharraige
Mar chuid dOche Chultir, tiocfaidh
ceannrdaithe shaol na n-ealaon sa
Ghaeltacht agus saineolaithe teanga le chile
i gConamara thar trimhse dh l, leis an rl
lrnach at ag crsa ealaona i gcur chun cinn
na teanga a choradh. Dreofar ar chsanna
mhionteanga agsla agus cuirfear bim faoi
leith ar staid na Gaeilge.
As part of Culture Night, the leading lights
of the arts in the Gaeltacht and language
experts will gather in Connemara over a two
day period, to discuss the central role of the
arts in language promotion. The focus will be
on various minority languages with particular
emphasis on the state of the Irish language.

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Newbridge (Ballygar)

Agri-Cultural Inventions
2.00pm 4.00pm, Artfarm, Cloonkeen, Newbridge
Farmers contributions to culture are often overlooked, yet they have plenty
of knowledge, skills and creativity that they use to find solutions to everyday
problems, as well as creating new ideas. This event offers farmers the
opportunity to hear from farmers Edward Healy and Bernard Conway, who are
turning their inventions and creative ideas into businesses. This event will be
facilitated by Trish OFlynn. Artist and Artfarm owner Sheila Flanagan will also
give a general introduction on art in the rural context and creative art practices
using found and recycled materials. Curated by Martina Finn, on behalf of Third
Space Galway and Collaborative Ways Forward.
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Oranmore

A Celebration of
International Foods
5.00pm 7.00pm,
Oranmore Village Centre,
opposite the Library
An open air selection of stalls offering
complimentary samples of home cooked,
Irish and International foods organised by
the community of Oranmore.

Choral Hour of Irish Melodies

7.30pm 8.30pm,
Oranmore Village
A gathering of the Active in Age Oranmore Sing
a-long group and singers drawn from the local
community to celebrate some of the wonderful Irish
Melodies that we do not hear very often.
Bill King Night
6.30pm 8.30pm,
Oranmore Castle
A small exhibition of artefacts that document
Bill Kings naval history. Video and audio
archival material.

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It is proposed to hold the performance outdoors

in a car parking space in the centre of Oranmore
village to coincide with International PARK(ing)
Day. PARK(ing) Day is an annual event where
citizens, artists and activists collaborate to
temporarily transform metered parking spaces into
PARK(ing)spaces: temporary public places.

Oughterard
Ceolchoirm Scoil Cuimin agus Caitriona
1pm, Scoil Cuimin agus Caitriona
Celebration of music and youth featuring students from Scoil Cuimin
agus Caitriona in Oughterard with a variation of musical styles and groups.
Also, featuring students from local music school Ceol Chuilinn.

UachtarARTS Presents the Following Line up

for Culture Night
For further information email uachtarARTS on uachtararts@gmail.com
or phone 087 2446542.
The Courthouse, Main Street
Transfer: 10.00am - 6.00pm
An exhibition featuring participating artists from the uachtarARTS skill
sharing sessions.
BookMarks XII and XIII: 10.00am - 6.00pm
On display will be two years of the Bookmarks Project initiated by the
Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of the West of England,
Bristol.
Bookmarks and Book Arts: 12.00 - 1.00pm
Artists talk by Kathleen Furey
Wild Weaving with Kay Synott: 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Limited to 12 adults, pre booking essential
Film Screenings: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Oughterard film makers on show.
A place to go - Written and directed by Ben OCallaghan (13 mins)
Pockets - Written and directed by Luke Morgan (5mins)
Kings - Written & directed by Tom Collins (88mins)

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Oughterard
Music on the Square
The Boat Inn, The Square: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
with Patrick Conneely.

Drop in Art and Craft Workshops

The Boat Inn, The Square: 4.00pm 5.30pm
Family Friendly
Simple Printmaking with Anja Sammon. A hands-on block printing
workshop. Print your own bag or greeting card to take home.
Clay Modelling Workshop. My Favourite Monster with Pete Sammon.
Use air drying clay to create monsters.
String Dolls with Renske Boef. Make friendly a Voodoo Doll. Ages 7 +
Feltmaking for Beginners with Maureen Mooney. Learn about the ancient
art of creating felt from wool fibers.
The Boat Inn Restaurant, The Square
Time Machine Photo Booth: 8.30pm - 10.30pm
Photos by Rynes Walker. Come along and capture your image for posterity.
All welcome!

Open Mic/Community Concert: 8.30pm Late
An opportunity to showcase your talent whether it be singing, music, poetry,
storytelling or dance! Master of Ceremonies is Sean Clancy. Followed by
music with Gerry, Saidhbh and Denis. All Welcome, contact uachtarARTS to
book your spot.

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Portumna

Portumna Arts Group in conjunction with Shorelines Arts

Festival and Culture Night present:
Shorelines 2015 Art Exhibition
10.00am 5.00pm, 4th - 26th September,
The Gallery at The Workhouse, Portumna
Hosted by Shorelines Arts Festival with exhibits from local artists as well as
work from invited professionals. Much of the art work will be for sale and other
events will take place in the gallery during the festival.

Losing the Head - Exhibition Launch

11.00am, The Irish Workhouse Centre
Christy Cunniffe (Field Monument Advisor) is launching his new mobile
exhibition, Losing The Head, based on the medieval carved heads located
throughout Co. Galway photographed on a large scale by John Walsh.

Bead Making Demonstration with Mags Mannion

12.00pm, The Gallery at the Workhouse, Portumna
Glass beads have been an important aspect of body ornament from earliest
times. Beads are known to have been used to convey unspoken messages
such as mnemonic devices in traditional Scandinavian storytelling, as nonverbal communicators among native North Americans and as amulets to ward
off danger. This practical demonstration will explore the motifs and techniques
used by artisans to produce a variety of different types of beads.

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Portumna

The Barbara Kennedy Shortlist

and Award Ceremony
5.00pm, Portumna Castle
Over 20 primary schools were invited to enter this
project in prose or poetry on the theme Messing
About on the Water. Open to children of 4th and
5th class, a shortlist of the entries will be awarded
their prizes with one overall winner receiving the
Barbara Kennedy Annual Award. This annual award
is in memory of Barbara, a writer with Portumna
Pen Pushers, a lover of life, children and words.
Writings will be exhibited for the duration of the
Festival during the Castles Opening Hours.

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Portumna Castle & Gardens

- Free Guided Tours
6.30pm and 7.30pm,
Portumna Castle
Portumna Castle will stay open later on Culture
night until 8pm and entry will be free. There will
be a free guided tour of the Castle and Gardens
at 6.30pm and again at 7.30pm.

Shorelines Teatime Reading

6.00pm, Portumna Library, Castle Avenue
Join John Mac Kenna & Cranng magazine showcase reading featuring
readings from Pat OConnor, Aoibheann McCann and Mary Melvin Geoghegan.
John MacKenna is the author of sixteen books novels, short-stories, memoir,
biography and poetry as well as a number of stage and radio plays. He is a
frequent contributor to RTE Radio 1. Pat OConnor is an award winning fiction
writer including the Sean OFaolain International Short Story Prize. Shortlisted
for the Francis MacManus Award, Hennessey New Irish Writing Award and
the Fish Short Story Prize. Aoibheann McCann is a fiction writer whose work
was published in Crannog, The Galway Review, Wordlegs, Flapperhouse (US).
Mary Melvin Geoghegan has four collections of poetry published. Her latest is
Say it Like a Paragraph (Bradshaw Books Cork 2013). Cranng is a long-running
poetry and fiction magazine published thrice yearly in Galway and featuring
work from Irish and international writers. www.crannogmagazine.com

DRAMA: Seduction of Chaos with

Half Day Thursday Drama Group
7.00pm, Town Hall Portumna
Produced by Jim Hynes. Playwright: Kent R Brown. This one act play from
Kent R. Brown sees Arthur Franklin wandering into an art gallery only to be
overwhelmed by The Seduction of Chaos, a gigantic modern artwork of hypnotic
intensity. Join us to find out what happens next! The Half Day Thursday Drama
Group is directed by Jim Hynes and perform short one act plays in the Portumna
area including Synges Riders to the Sea.

Shorelines Late Night Session at the Beehive

- Silver Apples of the moon
10.00pm Late, The Beehive Restaurant, Portumna
Join Portumnas talented songwriters, musicians and entertainers in the cosy
session at The Beehive, where a glass of wine and a sweet voice will send
you home smiling. For more information on the Shorelines Arts Festival visit
www.shorelinesartsfestival.com or their facebook page
Shorelines Arts Festival.
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Roundstone

Pencils on the Pier

2.00pm, Roundstone Pier
Plain air drawing with Michael Doherty. Materials provided.

Another Heartbeat in the House

4.00pm, Roundstone House Hotel
This is a reading by novelist Kate Beaufoy of her latest novel.

An evening of art and literature with Des Lally

and Una Sealy A.R.H.A.
7.30pm, Roundstone Community Hall
Des Lally will give a talk titled, A Bohemian Outpost in the West of Ireland
remembering the life and times of Kate OBrien in Roundstone and her circle.
Una Sealy will display her work and give an illustrated talk about her work as a
portrait artist.

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Shragh
Hooley at the Hall
9.00pm 12.30am,
Shragh Community Centre,
Shragh, Woodford
Join well known musicians, Mark Donnellan, Charlie Harris and Brian Donnellan
from the famous Tulla Ceili Band for a Hooley at the Hall. A get-together of live
traditional cili music and dancing. So whether you want to come along to listen
to the trad music, singing or rise the dust and dance a set or two. Youre ALL
very welcome. Suitable for all age groups. Refreshments will be provided.

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Tuam
The TROUBADOR MULES
Chants and tales of the world
1.00pm 1.45pm, Tuam Library
They travel with the Sea. They search and steal songs and stories from shacks,
cantinas and harbours of the world and carry this melting-pot of chants as
their own. Their performances are a mix of a concert, fairground carnival and a
communal celebration. Suitable for all ages.

You are here Launch of Tuams Public Art Project

4.00pm 8.00pm, Tuam Public Library
You are cordially invited to the launch of Tuams Public Art project You are
here an art project for Tuam by Limerick based graphic artist David Lilburn
in collaboration with architect Jan Frohburg. This project has taken the Tuam
chair as its starting point and it recognises that this historic type of chair is
rooted in the rural origins of the town of Tuam and ties into local craft tradition
and Tuam is the only place where this particular type of chair is still made today.

Art Exhibition and

Woodturning Display
6.00pm 9.00pm, Tuam Mens Shed

Tuam Trad Festival

9.30pm, Harpys Bar,
Tullinadaly Hill, Tuam

As part of Culture Night two of our members, Jimmy

Meehan and Owen Durkin will display some of their
great work and will be on hand to talk about.

A night of Traditional Music, Song & Dance.

Tickets available from Harpys Bar Tuam and Tuam
Trad Festival members. Admission FREE. Food will
be served on the night.

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