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WESTPORT ARTS FESTIVAL

This years festival will be running from the 1st - 10th October and will feature; drive in movies, acrobatic theatre and of course the usual mixture of world music, jazz, street performance, exhibitions, theatre, poetry, litrature, childrens events, school events and much more...

Full details at www.westportartsfestival.com or contact 087-4120176 or email info@westportartsfestival.com

Sonas – Children’s Arts Festival

The dates for Sonas 2010 are 11th - 17th October.  The launch of the programme for Sonas, will take place on Wednesday, 29th September at 7.30pm in Louisburgh Parochial Hall.  All are invited to attend.   Full programme details will soon de available on http://www.louisburghproject.org/youth or contact Louisburgh Community Project on 098-66218.

LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE

Linenhall St, Castlebar, Mayo.

T: 094 9023733

E: linenhall@anu.ie

W: www.thelinenhall.com

ROOLABOOLA CHILDREN’S ARTS FESTIVAL 2010

Friday 22nd - Monday 25th October

The Linenhall’s annual arts extravaganza for young people, celebrating its 13th birthday with a bulging programme of top quality shows, workshops and much, much more. Check out the RoolaBoola brochure for full details!

(PLEASE NOTE: The Linenhall Arts Centre will be CLOSED on Tuesday 26th October, just to give us a chance to catch our breaths after the RoolaBoola weekend.)

ROOLABOOLA PUBLIC SHOW - FOR YOUNG PEOPLE & ADULTS

Friday 22nd October @ 8.00pm

Puppet State Theatre Company - The Man Who Planted Trees

This beautiful and engaging blend of comedy, puppetry and inspiring storytelling tells the story of a French shepherd who sets out with his dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland, in this multi-sensory theatrical adaptation of Jean Giono's environmentally aware classic. As much a touching tale as it is a hilarious puppet show, The Man Who Planted Trees shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world. Suitable for 7yrs+ and families.

Adm.: €8

ROOLABOOLA PUBLIC EVENT @ RURAL TRAINING CENTRE

Saturday 24th October @ 7.30pm

Sleeping Dragons

Be amazed as night draws in and a magical world of dragons, castles and fire leaps into magical life in the grounds of the Rural Training Centre! Artist Tom Meskell is back with another imaginative and magical night-time experience for all the family, accompanied by the percussive accompaniment of Batafada Samba Band. FoR families of all ages! Let sleeping dragons lie…

Adm.: free

In Sight of Raftery 2010

www.rafteryfestival.com

Daytime Schedule

Monday 8th – Friday 12th November

School Workshops with Terry McDonagh.  Information will be available on participating schools at a later date.

Saturday, November 13th

Terry McDonagh Workshop in the Town Hall Theatre from 11.00 – 12.30pm

Louise Lawrence Workshop in the Town Hall Theatre from 11.00 – 12.30pm

School Poetry Competition Final.  This will take place in the Town Hall Theatre at 2pm.  Judges for the competition are Colette Nic Aodha, Terry McDonagh and Louise Lawrence

Evening Schedule

Wednesday, November 10th 2010

Premier Screening:  Mise Raiftearaí an Fíodóir Focal

This screening comes before the TG4 airing on Christmas Day of the drama/documentary on the life and times of legendary Mayo poet, Anthony Raftery, to mark the 175th anniversary of his death.  Shot on location in Brooklyn, upstate New York, Mayo and Galway, the film was written and presented by Tadhg Mac Dhonnegáin, and directed by Seán O’Cualáin.  Sónta Production Company, Connemara is supported also by the B.C.I. for this TG4 commission.

The screening will take place at 8pm in the Town Hall Theatre and will be followed by the official launch in the Cill Aodain hotel, hosted by Colette Nic Aodha. Music on the night will be provided by Ollie Burke, and the Claire Sanders duet.Thursday, November 11th 2010    

The two readings this night will be from Noel King and Terry McDonagh with music provided by Graham Mace. Venue to be confirmed.  Noel will be launching his new book, ‘Prophesying the Past’ on the night.

Friday, November 12th   

Book launch with Basil Burke in the Park Hotel from 7pm – 9.30pm.  This is the third volume in Basil’s collection and is appropriately titled ‘Kiltimagh Remembered, volume 3.

Poems and Pints Night,with readings from various writer's groups and also with time allowed for writers not attached to any particular group. Complementary Music provided, venue to be confirmedSaturday, November 13th    

There will be three readings on the final night, one each from Colette Nic Aodha, Ger Reidy and Louise Lawrence.  Music this night will be performed by Tony Reidy. Venue to be confirmed.

ÁRAS INIS GLUAIRE

ÁISLEANN BHÉAL AN MHUIRTHEAD, BELMULLET,

T: 097 81079

Féile Clainne: Ó Ghlúin go Glúin

A fun-filled, bilingual féile for families and children. Events include: Tóraíocht Taisce (sa gcarr) [a treasure hunt]; scéalaiocht [storytelling]; and a special two-day workshop with Kids Own Partnership creating and publishing a bilingual book. October 25 to October 29. Watch out for more details!