Programme – Tradoodle

The Festival Programme

Presenting a jam-packed programme for children featuring traditional musicians, singers, storytellers and dancers working alongside artists and creatives from the fields of visual arts, theatre and puppetry. In fact, in November 2025 over 30 artists will visit County Monaghan over our 4-day festival!

Storytelling

Market House, Monaghan Town

1st Nov

3-4PM

Candlelit Tales

Come join us at The Market House Monaghan for an enchanting evening of storytelling under

Visual Arts

Sliabh Beagh, Knockatallon

1st Nov

10:30AM – 12:00PM

Mythical Lands

Discover the beauty of nature through art with Mary Scott! Inspired by the rich flora

Sliabh Beagh, Knockatallon

1st Nov

1:00PM – 2:30 PM

Mythical Lands

Discover the beauty of nature through art with Mary Scott! Inspired by the rich flora

Music

Sliabh Beagh, Knockatallon

1st Nov

12:00PM – 1:00PM

Rolling Hills Session with Moco Music Academy

It’s time to have a boogie at our Rolling Hills session led by Patricia Cosgrave

Storytelling

Down Syndrome Centre, Carrickmacross

1st Nov

12:00PM – 1:00PM

Sensory SongTales

Sensory SongTales invites children on a gentle journey of discovery through music, song, touch, texture,

Storytelling

Down Syndrome Centre, Carrickmacross

1st Nov

10:30AM – 11:30PM

Sensory SongTales

Sensory SongTales invites children on a gentle journey of discovery through music, song, touch, texture,

Song

The Garage Theatre

2nd Nov

10:00AM – 10.45AM

SongBird Stories

Join singer Brioni Gallagher for a gentle and energising morning of singalong songs and fun

Dance

The Garage Theatre

2nd Nov

11am – 11.45am

Wee Céilí

Experience the thrill of céilí dancing as you shuffle and stamp in this fun-filled workshop

Dance, Visual Arts

The Garage Theatre

2nd Nov

10.30am – 12pm

Soil Story

Join artists Jackie and Trisha for a fun and imaginative performance that uncovers the magical

Music

The Garage Theatre

2nd Nov

12.00pm – 1.00pm

The Rolling Hills Session with Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan

It’s time to have a boogie at The Rolling Hills Sessions led by funtastic Music

Visual Arts

The Garage Theatre

2nd Nov

11 AM – 11.45 am

Curious Creatures creative arts workshop

Get ready for a burst of creativity and fun! Join visual artists Orla Kelly, Anne

Visual Arts

The Garage Theatre

2nd Nov

11 AM – 1 PM

Crafty Corner

Children ages 3+ are invited to create their very own Tradoodle arts and crafts. Using

Music

The Garage Theatre

2nd Nov

1PM – 2 PM

Traddrum

Grab a bodhrán and join the fun! This hands-on bodhrán session is for everyone—children, grown-ups,

Music

The Garage Theatre

2nd Nov

2 PM – 3 PM

Lunchtime concert: Garadice

Catch Garadice in a vibrant lunchtime concert with the Tradoodle Big Band - a group

Music

Castleblayney Library

3rd Nov

10:30 AM

From Paris to the Jungle

Violvetine presents "From Paris to the Jungle" — a musical journey blending upbeat Peruvian chicha

Music

Carrickmacross Library

3rd Nov

1PM

From Paris to the Jungle

Violvetine presents "From Paris to the Jungle" — a musical journey blending upbeat Peruvian chicha

Music

Monaghan Town Library

3rd Nov

10:30 AM

The Ríona Sally Hartman Duo

Ríona Sally Hartman loves making music with kids of all ages and abilities! This imaginative

Music

Clones Library

3rd Nov

1PM

The Ríona Sally Hartman Duo

Ríona Sally Hartman loves making music with kids of all ages and abilities! This imaginative

Music

Schools

3rd Nov

10:30AM – 11:00PM

School Show – My Harppy Place

Get ready to have some harp-filled fun in My Harppy Place with Eilís Lavelle! This

Music

Schools

4th Nov

1PM

School Show – My Harppy Place

Get ready to have some harp-filled fun in My Harppy Place with Eilís Lavelle! This

Music

Schools

3rd Nov

9:45 AM

School Show – Where the Quiet Hills Sing

Join Jack Warnock and Oisín McCann for a musical journey through the hills and dales

Music

Schools

3rd Nov

1PM

School Show – Where the Quiet Hills Sing

Join Jack Warnock and Oisín McCann for a musical journey through the hills and dales

Music, Storytelling, Dance

Parent/Toddler groups

3rd Nov

Tiny Apple

Step into a calm, nurturing space where you and your little one can simply be

Music, Storytelling, Dance

Parent/Toddler groups

3rd Nov

Tiny Apple

Step into a calm, nurturing space where you and your little one can simply be

Dance

Preschools

3rd Nov

9:00

Feet to the Beat

Experience the thrill of céilí dancing as you shuffle and stamp in this fun-filled workshop

Dance

Parent/Toddler groups

3rd Nov

10:30 AM

Feet to the Beat

Experience the thrill of céilí dancing as you shuffle and stamp in this fun-filled workshop

Music

Monaghan Town Library

4th Nov

10:30 AM

From Paris to the Jungle

Violvetine presents "From Paris to the Jungle" — a musical journey blending upbeat Peruvian chicha

Music

Clones Library

4th Nov

1PM

From Paris to the Jungle

Violvetine presents "From Paris to the Jungle" — a musical journey blending upbeat Peruvian chicha

Music

Castleblayney Library

4th Nov

10:30 AM

The Ríona Sally Hartman Duo

Ríona Sally Hartman loves making music with kids of all ages and abilities! This imaginative

Music

Carrickmacross Library

4th Nov

1PM

The Ríona Sally Hartman Duo

Ríona Sally Hartman loves making music with kids of all ages and abilities! This imaginative

Music

Schools

4th Nov

10 AM

School Show – My Harppy Place

Get ready to have some harp-filled fun in My Harppy Place with Eilís Lavelle! This

Music

Schools

4th Nov

1PM

School Show – My Harppy Place

Get ready to have some harp-filled fun in My Harppy Place with Eilís Lavelle! This

Music, Dance

Schools

4th Nov

10:40 AM – 11:25 AM

School Show – Where the Quiet Hills Sing

Join Jack Warnock and Oisín McCann for a musical journey through the hills and dales

Music, Dance

Schools

4th Nov

1PM

School Show – Where the Quiet Hills Sing

Join Jack Warnock and Oisín McCann for a musical journey through the hills and dales

Music, Storytelling, Dance

Parent/Toddler groups

4th Nov

Tiny Apple

Step into a calm, nurturing space where you and your little one can simply be

Music, Storytelling, Dance

Parent/Toddler groups

4th Nov

Tiny Apple

Step into a calm, nurturing space where you and your little one can simply be

Dance

Preschools

4th Nov

9:30 AM

Feet to the Beat

Experience the thrill of céilí dancing as you shuffle and stamp in this fun-filled workshop

Dance

Preschools

4th Nov

10:30 AM

Feet to the Beat

Experience the thrill of céilí dancing as you shuffle and stamp in this fun-filled workshop

Storytelling

Schools

3rd Nov

9.30am, 11am, 1pm