Drumlin - Visual Arts Workshop
Grace Haynes will work with pupils to create a collaborative paper installation inspired by the landscape of the drumlins of Monaghan. This art piece will take centre stage at the Íontas Theatre as part of Tradoodle Festival, serving as a collective celebration of the area’s unique locality and rich cultural heritage. During the workshops the participants will create individual drumlins using materials such as watercolours and inks, to craft a stunning collage diorama of the Monaghan landscape.
Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd October
Time: 9.30am-2.30pm
Location: Various Schools
Age Range: 4th-6th Class
Candlelit Tales Workshop & Performance
Candlelit Tales are a Dublin-based storytelling group that specialises in telling live Irish Myths and tales set to an original live musical backing. In line with the oral tradition of this land, they leaven these tales with humour, passion and playfulness to enchant audiences of all ages. These tales will make you laugh, make you cry, and maybe even make you roar.
Friday 20th October
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: School & Patrick Kavanagh Centre
Age Range: 6+
Finnish Folk Music Workshop
The forest covered mountains of Finland are filled with folk music & lore. Finnish musicians Maija & Isa will enthral young school audiences with their magical folk songs and tunes, and exploration of Finnish instruments, culture, and language.
Friday 20th October
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Various Schools
Age Range: 6+
SongTales sa Spéir- TREEHOUSE in partnership with the National Concert Hall
Join The Whistleberries in the treetops where a toe-tapping, tale-telling, hip-shaking hooley awaits! Deeply rooted in Irish traditional music, TREEHOUSE is a unique traditional music performance for children that is sure to have everyone singing along. With mesmerising melodies on whistles, guitar, keyboard, fiddle and percussion, you can look forward to a wonderfully interactive big-band show that will have audiences of all ages hooked.
Friday 20th October
Time: 12-1pm 9.30am – 2.30pm
Location: Various Schools
Age Range: Junior Infants – 2nd Class