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Paul Brady LIVE

15th Jun 2012 (Fri) from 20:00 - 23:00

The Tower, Dinn Ri
Paul Brady needs no introduction - what may not be apparent is the esteem within which the likes of Bob Dylan and Bonnie Raitt hold him. He performed as a member of Planxty before a very successful solo career which encompasses writing songs for Phil Collins and Tina Turner. More

Tunes in the Church Galway City

15th Jun 2012 (Fri) from 20:00 - 21:30

St Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Tunes in the Church presents an authentic experience of traditional Irish music, song and dance. Every night presents a different line-up of some of the tradition's most respected artists within the ambiance of the historical St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Galway. Attendees of these concerts are encouraged ask questions of the artists and to interact with the performers and occasionally they learn the chorus of a traditional Irish song. Please visit our website for pictures, videos, testimonials and to read about history of the concert series: www.tunesinthechurch.com For tripadvisor reviews visit: http://www.tripadvisor.ie/Attraction_Review-g186609-d2154130-Reviews-Tunes_in_the_Church-Galway_County_Galway.html More

Tunes in the Church Galway City

15th Jun 2012 (Fri) from 20:00 - 21:30

St Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Tunes in the Church presents an authentic experience of traditional Irish music, song and dance. Every night presents a different line-up of some of the tradition's most respected artists within the ambiance of the historical St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Galway. Attendees of these concerts are encouraged ask questions of the artists and to interact with the performers and occasionally they learn the chorus of a traditional Irish song. Please visit our website for pictures, videos, testimonials and to read about history of the concert series: www.tunesinthechurch.com For tripadvisor reviews visit: http://www.tripadvisor.ie/Attraction_Review-g186609-d2154130-Reviews-Tunes_in_the_Church-Galway_County_Galway.html More

MIKE MC GOLDRICK & JOHN DOYLE

15th Jun 2012 (Fri) at 20:30

The Glens Centre
Two of the hottest names in Irish traditional music hits the Glens. More

Paul Gregg: Inductive Probability

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) - 29th Jul 2012 (Sun) at 00:00

Triskel Christchurch
Inductive Probability is a survey of work by Paul Gregg. His work has occurred fleetingly, and been installed permanently in cities and towns throughout Ireland, Europe and the U.S. This survey cannot retrieve the artist's original installations. Instead, it represents his practice through tests, documentation, and technically unsparing assemblies. For instance, Inductive Probability includes a decommissioned rocket, photographs lit by explosions from magnesium mortar charges, and a model for a glass planet Earth. The exhibition covers twenty years' worth of Paul Gregg's perennially sited machines. More

Art Workshop (3-6yrs) with Annette Fox

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) from 11:00 - 13:00

Seven Oaks Hotel
The essence of an Art Festival is the Visual strand and encouraging children to get involved in appreciation of the visual arts is at the heart of our festival this year. The Jackson Pollacks, Frida Kahlos or Pablo Picassos of the future are encouraged to let their creative juices flow with Art Teacher Annette Fox in the Seven Oaks Hotel with over 2 hours to complete their works in a fun and enlightening master class. Spaces are limited to 20 children per class. More

Drumming Workshop (8-13yrs) with Brian Flemming

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) from 11:00 - 13:30

Seven Oaks Hotel
Ka bobo BOOM! Following last year's success, Brian Fleming joins us again with a special drumming workshop for children from age 8 to 13. There are only 20 places per workshop, so book early to avoid disappointment. In this hands on workshop children will get to play drums from around the world. Aside from making plenty of noise, they just might learn the difference between a conga and theCongoand bougarabou and a dundunba. Badabing badaboom! book now at Carlow Arts Festival office on 059-9140491 More

Bloomsday Celebration

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) at 11:30

Mill Theatre Dundrum
The Mill Theatre and Roly Saul's presents a special Bloomsday Celebration Brunch to mark the 90th anniversary of the publication of Ulysses. Join us in Roly Saul's restaurant for a buffet brunch with fare inspired by Leopold Bloom's breakfast, including a glass of burgundy! Brunch will be accompanied by theatrical readings from Ulysses and music and song from the Joyce era. There will also be a competition for the best bonnet for the ladies or best cravat for the gentlemen! More

Art Workshop (7-9yrs) with Annette Fox

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) from 14:00 - 16:00

Seven Oaks Hotel
The essence of an Art Festival is the Visual strand and encouraging children to get involved in appreciation of the visual arts is at the heart of our festival this year. The Jackson Pollacks, Frida Kahlos or Pablo Picassos of the future are encouraged to let their creative juices flow with Art Teacher Annette Fox in the Seven Oaks Hotel with over 2 hours to complete their works in a fun and enlightening master class. Spaces are limited to 20 children per class. More

Zumbatonic (4-8yrs) with Lisa Quinlan

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) from 14:00 - 14:45

Seven Oaks Hotel
Zumbatomic is a dance-fitness program designed exclusively for kids from ages 4-12. Children will learn fun dance steps and child friendly routines while listening to child friendly songs. ZumbAtomic® considers the whole child, developing a healthy lifestyle and therefore, includes learning the following; leadership, respect, team work, pride, confidence, responsibility, coordination, balance, discipline, memory, creativity and more. Parents love Zumbatomic because of the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination. Classes with include a 10 minute Zumba display by Lisa Quinlan Carlow's own Zumba Queen! Places limited to 20 children per class. More

Family Tour: Record Breakers

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) from 15:00 - 16:00

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History
Who is the tallest, fastest, heaviest, cleverest? Find out more on this family tour. No booking required. Not wheelchair accessible. More

Zumbatonic (9-13yrs) with Lisa Quinlan

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) from 15:00 - 16:00

Seven Oaks Hotel
Zumbatomic is a dance-fitness program designed exclusively for kids from ages 4-12. Children will learn fun dance steps and child friendly routines while listening to child friendly songs. ZumbAtomic® considers the whole child, developing a healthy lifestyle and therefore, includes learning the following; leadership, respect, team work, pride, confidence, responsibility, coordination, balance, discipline, memory, creativity and more. Parents love Zumbatomic because of the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination. Classes with include a 10 minute Zumba display by Lisa Quinlan Carlow's own Zumba Queen! Places limited to 20 children per class. More

Helen O'Leary

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) - 29th Jul 2012 (Sun)

Butler Gallery
The Butler Gallery is delighted to present outawack, an exhibition by the USA based Irish artist, Helen O'Leary. Helen O'Leary is a highly inventive artist who has been exhibiting her work for over twenty years. This is her first exhibition in Ireland since 2006. O'Leary's new work delves into her own history as a painter, with both subject matter and raw material rooted in the ruins and failures of her studio. By taking apart canvases, wooden stretchers, panels and frames she turns the conventions of painting literally inside out. Humorous and enigmatic, these fragments that make a new whole, bare their histories as well-worn objects while at the same time are infused with newfound energy and dynamism. More

Ergodos Musicians presents Linda Buckley :: Here I Am

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) at 20:30

National Concert Hall, Kevin Barry room
Join Ergodos Musicians on 16 June at the National Concert Hall for a celebration of the music of composer Linda Buckley, RTÉ lyric FM's Composer in Residence. The programme is built around her new song-cycle I Have Five Things To Say commissioned by Ergodos Musicians vocalist Michelle O'Rourke (with funds from The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon). More