What’s On
Festival Programme
Dingle New Music Choir and Orchestra
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Cór agus ceolfhoireann nua-cheoil an Daingin
Úna Ní Shé agus Lone Beiter O’ Reilly – Nach Iontach Bheith BeoDaily
Two artists who facilitate art activities in Gairdín Mhuire Day Care Centre for older people reflect on day to day emotions and the interplay of life and death.
‘Anáil’ ‘Breathe’
A response to Covid 19
Com a’Lochaigh – Walk
Walk 'Ireland's Grand Canyon' with Mossie Scanlon
Tae & PléRepeating Event
Conversation Group
Oscailt Oifigiúl na féile
Festival opening - with a special welcome to our new Ukrainian community
Paddy Bushe agus Tadhg Ó Dushlaine
Filíocht le Paddy Bushe agus Tadhg Ó Dushlaine
Lone Beiter: Deeper than words is The RhythmDaily
Exhibition of ceramic work celebrating the many aspects of patterns found in the sand ripples of Chorca Dhuibhne.The abstract rhythmical patterns are captured, dissected and shown in new ceramic forms.
Jenny Mc Carthy & Lynne Stratton – Art Forms LifeDaily
The March Hare by Lynne Stratton symbolizes strength with wary curiosity. The Hyacinth bulb by Jenny McCarthy, lying dormant all year, bursting into life with vibrant blues and detail for the eye to explore.
Laurence Jones – Dreaming in ColourDaily
From the domestic to the cosmic, these paintings attempt to capture and solidify the uncertain and peculiar world we inhabit.
Niamh Kennedy – Watercolour PaintingsDaily
A collection of paintings, telling stories of Greek Mythology, constellations, including the local area in its imagery, bringing together elements of nature and manufactured objects to illustrate a moment in time.
Pat and Tony Owen – Matters of the HeartDaily
Matters of the Heart- We all have one An exhibition that suggests we are all ruled by what is in our heart.. A collaborative affair by Pat and Tony Owen
A Community in Light and ColourDaily
Artworks in Stained Glass and Mosaic from Dingle Further Education and Training Centre.
Sew SocialDaily
Enjoy a variety of creations, sewn and quilted by Dingle crafters, including examples of items made at the Sew Social classes in the Dingle FET Centre.
Ukranian Humanitarian Aid AuctionDaily
A silent auction, with reserve, of a painting by Julie Beckett, of a mixed media sunflower.(16 x 19 inches) All proceeds of the sale will be donated to humanitarian aid for Ukrainian people.
An té a bhíonn Siúlach, bíonn sé scéalach …
Company shortens the road
Liam Holden – New PaintingsDaily
A collection of new work by artist Liam Holden. “I don’t consider my paintings to be ever finished, but rather ongoing expressions; the artists job is to always explore new possibilities and move on beyond the boundaries.”
Do Chuala Ceol
Comhoibriú cruthaitheach idir an t-Amhránaí & Cumadóir Fiona Kelleher, an Ceoltóir Caoimhín Vallely agus an Scannánóir Dónal Ó Céilleachair atá sa léiriú seo a thugann chun beatha Suantraí Draíochta agus Sraith Amhráin bunathe ar dhánta le Séamus Ó Céilleachair and Seán Ó Ríordáin (An Creagar).
Clodagh Edwards – HiddenDaily
Clodagh’s first solo exhibition. Working from her studio in Brandon, she has produced a body of work of figures of a different kind. Otherworldly, timeless, often masked. Hiding their physiology from the other crowd. The oil paintings explore figuration and abstraction in a search for the sweet spot.
Scullion
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Scullion was formed in Ireland in the late 70’s at a time of great musical innovation.
A CHARITY GOLF DAY
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A Charity Golf Day on the Ceann Sibéal Dingle Links in Ballyferriter organised by the Friends of St James’, Dingle to support the restoration project.
Cuimhne Chath Fionntrá / Rememberance of The Battle Of Ventry
Battle Of Ventry / list of events / Amchlár Cuimhne Chath Fionntrá
Seó Eolaíochta Einstein
Seó eolaíochta Einstein
Dark Day on the Blaskets by Mícheál Ó Dubhshláine
Mícheál de Mordha ag labhairt mar gheall ar Dark Day on the Blaskets.
Voices from the Field with Lisa Fingleton
Lisa Fingleton is an eco-social artist, writer and organic farmer, has spent many years cultivating deep-rooted connections between art, food and farming.
A Choiring of Poets and a classical guitarist in the Church of St. James
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Lunchtime readings by poets & musicians from the Dingle Peninsula.
Íoga Nidra
Quick yoga
Artist’s Discussion: Hunger Desire Refuge
O C R A S is a Courthouse Studios Project led by Andrew Duggan in partnership with the Feile na Bealtaine, Digital Hub Dingle, HSC and Údarás na Gaeltachta. Funded by Ealain na Gaeltachta, Feile na Bealtaine and Kerry County Council
Aerial Yoga le IlonkaRepeating Event
Ioga sa spéir le Ilonka
Aerial Yoga with Ilonka
Ioga sa aer le Ilonka
Piano Recital le Ava Duffy
piano recital
The Science of Bubbles with Scientific Sue
Scientific Sue's Bubble show: Big, small, bouncing, touchable, floating, sinking. Bubbles hold many wonders and create lots of excitement!
Straw Workshop for Pagan Rave
Céardlann tuí
Premiere of Films from the Principles of Film Workshop
This event will screen the short drama films and group music videos produced by the Principles of Film workshop, held at the Dingle Hub between October 2021 and April 2022. We will begin with a champagne reception for participants and attendees.
Kevin Barry
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Kevin will be reading from his most recent collection of short stories, That Old Country Music
SWARM
From The Lords of Strut
The Dance
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A film directed by Pat Collins, léirithe ag an Gregory Peck Classic Film Appreciation Society
Dingle Folk Tales by Luke Eastwood
A new collection of folk tales from Luke Eastwood
Céiliúradh – Annascaul Village Gallery
Art exhibition within shop front windows of Annascaul Village
Ceoil Coirm Cath Fionn Trá le Eoin Duignan
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Eoin Duignan’s Cath Fionn Trágha/Pagan Irish with Robbie Harris, John Brown, Donogh Hennessy, Martin Brunsted, Jeremy Spencer.
Flamenco Dancing with Sandra Palomar
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Authentic Flamenco dancing accompanied by traditional Spanish guitar
Hehir and Noonan – Brides
Brides is primarily a black and white photographic installation. The model confronts the viewer, her head and torso are hidden under a white shroud. Hands, hair, a bear glove, and mask are signifiers to her persona. The artists are influenced by Irish mythology and old Irish text which show the presence of the powerful Irish woman, an allegorical figure who in many senses represented the spirit of the Earth itself, the anima mundi.
Catch Of The Day
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Ireland, 1966. An ordinary skipper sails into Dingle Bay with a very unusual catch…Red Fox Theatre pr0duction
Lisa O Neill
Amhránaí Folk
Stargazing le Brendan Caulfield
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Where are we? Our place in Space……Cá bhfuilimid? Ár náit sa Spás.....
Battle of Ventry – Bilingual guided walk
Siúlóid treoirithe 1 le Kevin Ó Sé: Cath Fionntrá: Ag déanamh nasc idir an scéal agus an tírdhreach. Bualadh le chéile ag Carrchlós Cheanntrá. Beidh talamh gharbh ann, tabhair éadaí agus bróga cuí leat. Timpeall 1.5 – 2 uair.
Yoga for everybodyDaily
Íoga dhá-theangach
Dick Mack’s Poetry Morning
Bígi linn go luath ar maidin do meascán do scéalta, ceol, agus amhráin i Tabhairne Dick Macks
Aerial Yoga with Ilonka
Ioga san aer le Ilonka
Lynn Parr and Ben Dearnley – Art in Nature
Walk the Ring of Ballyrishteen and experience its history, landscape and the art inspired by the stunning surroundings of this ancient area. Visit the studio of painter Lynn Parr and see sculptures in the landscape by Ben Dearnley and listen to local history and stories from Paudie Ahearne. Limited to 12 people. Saturday 10.30 am, Sunday 1.30 pm, Monday 1.30 pm
Meditation with Julí Malone – The Dingle Druid
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Meditation, reflection and nature walk with ‘Dingle Druid’ – Julí Malone. Bígí in eineacht le Draoi an Daingin sa ghairdín An Díseart le casadh na bliana a chéiliúradh. Neartaigh do cheangal leis na nadúr.
Carl O’Flaherty Entertains with scéalta from Chorca Dhuibhne
Carl's second publication is due later in 2022
Ukrainian Flower Crown Workshop – AnnascaulRepeating Event
Workshop creating Vinoks, beautiful traditional Ukrainian Flower Crowns.
Siúlóid na Madraí
Amuigh fén aer!
Martine Moriarty – Book Signing
Book Signing by Martine Moriarty
Hands on Biodiversity
Caint agus cur i láthair ar bitheagsúlacht i ngairdiní an Díseart leis an saineolaí Niamh Ní Dhuill. A walk and talk through the biodiversity that can be found in the Diseart Gardens
Lá na bPáistí / Family day
Lá na bPáistí /Family Day
Lisa O’Neill, Brìghde Chambeul, Stephanie Keane & Cormac Begley
D’iarr Féile na Bealtaine ar Chormac ceolchoirmeacha a eagrú le chuid de na h-ealaíontóirí is fearr leis. A concert held in a secret location in West Kerry.
Liam O’ Neill – New PaintingsDaily
Beidh obair nua déanta ag Liam O’ Neill don mbliain seo 2022 Liam O’ Neill exhibit a collection of new works at his gallery in the Colony.
Flóra na Samhlaíochta le Bríd Ní Mhóráin
Siúl agus léamh timpeall gairdíní an Díseart
Looking For América
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Looking for América is the real-life story of writer and performer Federico Julián González.
The Writings of Shahidah Janjua 1949 – 2020. Posthumous book release
Shahidah Janjua – Poetry and Prose Book Launch and Reading
Inbhear – Estuary
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Specially commissioned, site specific piece of movement, music and poetry
Up Like a Bird by Brendan Hughes with Douglas Dalby
A first-hand account of some of the most secret operations ever carried out on Irish soil during the most troubled period in Irish history. Music by Charlie Fealy.
How to be a dancer (in seventy two thousand easy lessons)
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a reading (and dancing) of new work by Michael Keegan Dolan
Tom Delany
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Album Launch “Here you may enjoy a sparkling collection by an Uilleann piper with a love of beauty in music, one who wears his heart on his sleeve”
Prof Roger Stalley
Former Professor of the History of Art, Trinity College, Roger Stalley will deliver a lecture on a number prominent sculptors who worked between approximately 900 and 1200AD. He will consider them as individual artists, with their own personalities, explaining how they set about their work and the practical problems they had to overcome, with a particularly interested in their displays of humour and fantasy.
Strolling Through Ulysses
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A one-man show that tells the fun-filled story of Bloomsday. It’s bawdy, irreverent and great fun! just as Joyce had intended.
David Kitt
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An outdoor performance in An Diseart, Upper Gardens from one of Ireland’s finest singer songwriters.
IMMRAM: Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill and Neil Ó Lochlainn
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Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill will perform her poetry with music specially composed by Neil Ó Lochlainn's Immram
Seirbhís dhá theangach
Bilingual Church of Ireland service
Fred Cooke and Julie Jay ‘Getting Out For The Night’
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Fred Cooke and Julie Jay discuss their status as TikTok legends and their experience teaching intimacy skills on the set of the hit Irish series Normal People.
1920’s Speakeasy Night
Transport yourself back in time to the Golden Age of the Speakeasy Bar. A night of Prohibition era cocktails and the sounds of the Roaring Twenties. Find us under the archway on Strand St… Password: Gramophone.
Carol Cronin: SeascapesDaily
This exhibition launch marks the opening of the 2022 season of The Carol Cronin Gallery. Cronin’s seascape paintings are finding a large audience at home and abroad.
Catch of the DayDaily
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Drama: Ireland, 1966. An ordinary skipper sails into Dingle Bay with a very unusual catch…
Stephanie Keane agus Sandra Palomar
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Explosive Sean nós and Flamenco dance off
Sorcha Richardson
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A special solo performance by Sorcha Richardson in St James’ Church.
Ursidae
energetic gig in Wild West
Pagan Rave
Searmanas na Bealtaine – Cur an ruaig ar an ndoircheacht!
Silke Michels: “Traces of Touch’. in Collaboration with Tomasz Madajczcak
The film explores the relationship between past and present through the memory within a landscape and its exploration through the body. Film and performance : Two performances 9pm and 10pm
Gallarus
buíochas le muintir Uí Chéilleachair
Bothar an Mháma
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Walk the hidden paths of Chorca Dhuibhne and meet some very special artists along the way.
Íoga le Danielle
Yoga with Danielle Dreyer
Sinead Rock – A pocketful of dreams
A special reading of children’s book A Pocketful of Dreams and art workshop with the author and illustrator.
John O’Donnell and Colm Mac Gearailt
Almost The Same Blue is the first collection of short stories from the double Hennessy Award winning writer John O’Donnell.
Amber & The Bear
Pop-up jazz quintet band at the Fungi Statue..,
Sonas Sounds
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A restorative sonic experience, guiding you on a journey with the unique and powerful sounds of gongs, bowls and other elemental and world instruments.
Khalil le Máirín Nic Con Iomaire agus Dáithe de Mordha
Máirín Nic Con Iomaire a aistrigh Khalil ó Francais go Gaeilge ag caint le Dáithe de Mordha.
Swarm
From the Lords of Strut
Pauline Scanlon: 1:30pm
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‘Her voice is a superb mix of china cup fragility and steely strength”
Lynn Parr and Ben Dearnley – Sunday
Walk the Ring of Ballyrishteen and experience its history, landscape and the art inspired by the stunning surroundings of this ancient area. Visit the studio of painter Lynn Parr and see sculptures in the landscape by Ben Dearnley and listen to local history and stories from Paudie Ahearne. Limited to 12 people. Saturday 10.30 am, Sunday 1.30 pm, Monday 1.30 pm
Haughey, Saint or Sinner?
A major reassessment of one of Ireland’s most significant and controversial politicians.
Bríghde Chaimbeul agus Cormac Begley
Concertina virtuoso and world renowned Scottish Piper share a stage (campervan) for the first time
VÚDÚ
VÚDÚ is the electronic / alternative / experimental music project of local multi-instrumentalist Aaron O’Sullivan.
Ukrainian Flower Crown Workshop – Dingle
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Ukrainian flower Crown Workshop
Seoladh leabhair filíocht le Marie Ní Mhurchú
Fuair Maria Coimisiún chun dráma a scíobh do Chomhlacht Forbartha na nDéise agus tá sí ag obair ar sin anois.
Duo ConTe le Ingrid Nicola agus Bogdan Sofei
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Lively afternoon musical mix from multi-award winning violin duo
The Colony by Audrey Magee
A spectacular book by one of Ireland's most remarkable writers.
Civil Simian
Bask in the sound waves of Belfast band Civil Simian with their unique refined pop, electronica & soul funk, ,menagerie.
Sally Cinnamon Dj Set
Club Na Féile – Dj set
Cath Fionn Trá – iomándraíocht
Corca Dhuibhne's hurlers and dancers, musicians and storytellers will perform together in this retelling of the mythological battle of Ventry. Curated by Diarmuid Lyng & Siobhán De Paor
Seoladh Leabhair le Simon Ó Faoláin
Cnuasach nua filíochta le Simon Ó Faoláin
Smokes and Birds by James Simpson
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A compelling new voice in Irish short story writing.
Peter Broderick
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Peter Broderick is an adventurer whose work continuously pushes the boundaries of pop, singer-songwriter, neoclassical and electronica.
Cáis and Laura Barry: Brushes and Bubbles
SOLD OUT An evening of painting with Laura Barry, where you’ll enjoy a selection of cheeses, nibbles, and a glass of natural sparkling wine supplied by Cáis €45 pp. Booking essential, contact [email protected] to book a space.
1000 Beasts
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One of the most prolific producers to come out of Cork in years, 1000 Beasts has established himself as an artistic force that straddles the line between soulful, indiepop & electronic music. Ceoltóir Corcaíoch agus léiritheoir é Cian Sweeney.
Pauline Scanlon – 7pm
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‘Her voice is a superb mix of china cup fragility and steely strength” Evening Show
Maeveen
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A rehearsed reading of a new play written and directed by Michael Hilliard Mulcahy
Battle of Ventry – Bilingual guided walk
A bilingual guided walk 2 with Kevin Ó Se: Battle of Ventry: Connecting the story to the landscape.
Íoga le Danielle
Yoga class
Sins Of Flynn
We’re all sinners but some of us turn those foibles to folk songs so all may point and laugh.
Gerry O’ Beirne
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Flights of Fancy: Guitar Improvisations “A sublime talent….opens new creative vistas for acoustic guitar music”
Niamh Regan
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An outdoor performance. A natural storyteller, Regan’s songs are windows into her world, snapshots of the intimacy of everyday life.
Lynn Parr and Ben Dearnley – Monday
Walk the Ring of Ballyrishteen and experience its history, landscape and the art inspired by the stunning surroundings of this ancient area. Visit the studio of painter Lynn Parr and see sculptures in the landscape by Ben Dearnley and listen to local history and stories from Paudie Ahearne. Limited to 12 people. Saturday 10.30 am, Sunday 1.30 pm, Monday 1.30 pm
Poetry Reading by Rita Anne Higgins
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Award-winning poet Rita Anne Higgins in conversation with Aodh Ó Coileáin
Ceolchoirm Claisiceach na Féile
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A World Premiere of newly commissioned piano quintet by Gábor Péli, with members of RTÉ Contempo Quartet agus Criostóir Ó Loinsigh
The Geometer Lobachevsky by Adrian Duncan
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Award-winning writer Adrian Duncan in conversation about his stunning new book.
Strong Coffee
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Intriguing and beguiling drama set in coffee haven
Alex Seel & Jon Sanders
Contemporary songs and world music
Fergal Keane Lecture – The Penance of Silence, Revolution and Trauma 1919-1923
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Lecture; The Penance of Silence, Revolution and Trauma 1919-1923
Ócáid Staire Speisialta i bPobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
Ócáid Staire Speisialta i bPobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
Laura Barry – Céad MíleDaily
Céad Míle ’’, the Irish for one hundred thousand usually associated with the word Fáilte ’ plays on the infamous theme for Laura ’s latest collection Our beloved Irish pubs.
Dath an DóchaisDaily
Ceiliúradh ar 40 bliain do shaibhreas físealaíona na Gaeltachta, faoi choimeádaíocht An Gailearaí i nGaoth Dóbhair, mar chuid de cheiliúradh 40 bliain d’Údarás na Gaeltachta. Tá Dath an Dóchais ar camchuairt ar fud na Gaeltachta agus tá luachair orainn go mbeidh sé ar thaispeáint i Mhúsaem Chorca Dhuibhne mar chuid don bhFéile. This exhibition celebrating the wealth and diversity of the visual arts in the Gaeltacht continues its tour in Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh. Curated by An Gailearaí in Gaoth Dóbhair as part of Údarás na Gaeltachta’s 40-year celebrations. Le tacaíocht ó/Supported by: An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Féile na Bealtaine & Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne.
Yunjee KimDaily
A series of landscape paintings of Wet Kerry by Korean painter YunJee Kim
Domhnal Ó Bric – MedeaDaily
Seo sraith íomhánna, cruthaithe ag Domhnal Ó Bric le péint, dúch, cailc, luaidhe agus gual ar pháipéar, bunaithe ar an ndráma tragóideach Ghréigeach Medea. This is a series of images, created by Domhnal Ó Bric with paint, ink, chalk, lead and coal on paper, based on the Greek tragedy Medea.
Rose Reichart – The Momentum Collection – A visual ode to living in the FlowDaily
An exhibition and performance that explores the power of embracing the cyclic nature of human existence and celebrates living in tune with our own energies rather than going against them
Julie Beckett – Hot off the PressDaily
Exhibition of paintings by Julie Beckett, a retrospective of Julie’s work and styles, including a silent auction, of a painting of a mixed media sunflower.(16 x 19 inches). All proceeds of the sale will be donated to humanitarian aid for Ukrainian people.
Deirdre Mc Kenna – Téarnamh (emergence)Daily
Téarnamh (emergence) revisits the Ar Scáth a Chéile project with an installation of the full collection of flags, over 1,300 of them, that were made last year as a way to bring people together when it was impossible to do so due to Covid restrictions.
Ruth Carbery – ‘A little mix of mine’Daily
‘From vividly painted lobsters to lush coastal scenes, Ruth Carbery brilliantly captures the complexity and energy of her environment’
Mary Lavery Carrig – Creature Haiga Art SeriesDaily
Mary’s Creature Haiga Art Series comprises 20 haiga, an art form, originating in Japan, that brings a fragment of haiku poetry and a simple sketch image together in the same art space.
Mick Davis – PingíníDaily
This exhibition of sculptures, by Mick Davis, is a celebration of these widely cherished coins that were so familiar to generations of Irish society and added so much to our unique national identity. San taispeàintas dealbhdóireachta seo ag Mick Davis, déantar céiliúradh ar an gcionn agus lúcháir forleathan a mhéadaigh ó ghlúin go glúin àr muintir agus a chuir go mór le saibhreas agus lenar gcultúr uaillmhianach Éireannach.
Elouise Flannery – ”Diary of a Wildflower”Daily
A collection of abstracted paintings referencing landscape and nature through shapes and colour, exploring the connection between our inner and outer worlds.
Ar an Imeall/On the EdgeDaily
‘Ar an Imeall’/ ‘On the Edge’ is Dingle Hub’s bilingual sound installation created for TG4 television series, Creative Company, which countered/pitted teams of non-artists from varied businesses around the country against each other, to create pieces of art.
Music & Arts Festival / Féile Ceol & Ealaoin Daingean Uí Chúis
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