Family Concert with Teach Teidí

Children and their teddies will be brought on an exciting musical journey to the land of make-believe. With brand new songs and rhymes as Gaeilge by Sadhbh Rosenstock from her new book and album Teach Teidí and her album Picnic Teidí. The event includes readings from Sadhbh’s brand new books Teidí agus an Foghlaí Mara and Teidí agus an Dineasár. Children are invited to bring their favourite teddy bear with them!

Event Details

As part of of our drop-in crafty corner, children will work with visual artist Sarah Ward to create their very own ‘magical musical wands’. Using found nature objects and colourful wool, feathers and other objects that will be supplied, children will then use the wands to bring along to the family concert for some conducting fun.

Event Details
Time(s):11am – 1.45pm
Age Range: All ages
Price: Free/No booking required

Finnish Folk Music Workshop

The forest covered mountains of Finland are filled with folk music & lore. Join Finnish musicians Maija & Isa to explore how to play Finnish instruments such as the Kantele and Pitkähuilu and learn some Finnish Folk songs.

Event Details
Time: 11am
Age Range: 6+
Duration: 1 hr
Price: €5

How to Book: www.iontascastleblayney.ie or 042 975 3400

Puppets go leor! with Anne Cradden & Leanne McLaughlin

Join visual artists Anne Cradden, Leanne McLaughlin & Sarah Ward for a playful and joyful exploration of the creative arts for young children. In this fun workshop, children of all ages and their grownups will be making our own hand puppets using all sorts of interesting recycled materials. You can make any kind of character you want: a punk princess, an alien from another planet, a crazy cat….its up to you! Then we will also make a puppet theatre where we can bring our characters to life in a real puppet show for everyone to enjoy!Parents/guardians must stay and are welcome to join in!

Event Details
Time(s):11am, 12pm, 1pm
Age Range: 3+
Duration: 45 minutes
Price: €5

How to Book: www.iontascastleblayney.ie or 042 975 3400

The Rolling Hills Session with Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan Musicians 

It’s time to have a boogie at The Rolling Hills Sessions led by funtastic Music Generation musicians! Feel free to bring along an instrument and join in, or if you prefer, sit back, relax, and listen to some tantalising tunes. Suitable for beginners.

Event Details
Time(s):11.30am, 12.30pm
Age Range: All ages
Duration: 1 hr each
Price: Free / No booking required

Feet to the Beat with Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin

Experience the thrill of sean nós dancing as you shuffle and stamp in this fun-filled workshop with sean nós dancer extraordinaire Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin. Parents/guardians must stay and are welcome to join in!

Event Details
Time: 12pm
Age Range: 3+
Duration: 1 hr
Price: €5 parent + child

How to Book: www.iontascastleblayney.ie or 042 975 3400 

Drumlin Magic- Visual Arts Workshop with Grace Haynes

The county of Monaghan is famous for it’s many little hills. Join Visual Artist Grace Haynes to create your own individual drumlin using materials such as watercolours and inks.

Event Details
Time: 12pm
Age Range: 8+
Duration: 1 hr
Price: €5

How to Book: www.iontascastleblayney.ie or 042 975 3400

Traditional Irish Songs for Children/lilting workshop with Caoimhe Kearins

Do you love to sing? Have you ever tried lilting?Then this workshop is perfect for you!
Join Caoimhe Kearins and enjoy an afternoon of singing and learning traditional songs. You will be introduced to a broad range of songs – from tall tales of amazing adventures to songs of complete nonsense. Guaranteed to get everyone moving and singing at the top of their voices!

Event Details
Time: 1pm
Age Range: 8+
Duration: 1 hr
Price: €5

How to Book: www.iontascastleblayney.ie or 042 975 3400

Family Concert with Full Set

A sublime family concert with multi-award winning sextet Full Set
Full Set will also be joined by young musicians from Music Generation who have been working with composer, singer & fiddle player Áine McGeeney on a new suite of music to be premiered at Tradoodle Festival.

Event Details
Time: 2pm
Age Range: All ages
Duration: 1 hr
Price: €7 (family of four €25)

How to Book: www.iontascastleblayney.ie or 042 975 3400