Riarthóir Ealaíon d’Áras Éanna Tá Ionad Ealaíon Áras Éanna ag lorg Riarthóir Ealaíon lánaimseartha. Is deis iontach atá anseo oibriú ar oileán álainn Inis Oírr. Beidh ardchaighdeán Gaeilge agus Béarla, idir scríofa agus labhartha, ardscileanna ríomhaireachta, taithí i gcúrsaí riaracháin agus suim ins na healaíona ag an té a cheapfar. Tá foirm iarratais agus tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ach ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig riarthoir@aras-eanna.ie Is é an dáta deiridh chun d’fhoirm iarratais agus litir iarratais a sheoladh chuig riarthoir@aras-eanna.ie ná An Aoine 16 Bealtaine 2025 ag 17.00i.n. Tabharfar cuireadh d’iarrthóirí ar an ngearrliosta freastal ar agallamh ar an Luan 26 Bealtaine 2025, go pearsanta i nGaillimh nó go cianda ar líne. Áras Éanna, Inis Oírr, Oileáin Árann, Co. na Gaillimhe.

Áras Éanna seeks front of house person through Rural Social Scheme Áras Éanna is willing to be flexible inregards to working days and hours. You must be eligible for the RSS scheme to avail of this post. • Invigilate exhibitions & events as needed • Deal with enquiries from visitors and artists • General help before and at events (café, bar, theatre set-up and cleaning) • Assist with promotion – deliver flyers and posters • Open and close Áras Éanna from time to time More information on RSS scheme from Comhar na nOileán CTR 099 75096 More information on the role from Áras Éanna eolas@aras-eanna.ie Phones are out of order unfortunately, feel free to drop into the Arts Centre.

Athluchtú / Recharge Anna Macleod SCULPTURE EXHIBITION 12 April – 9 May 2025 in Áras Éanna – 11am-4pm Tuesday to Sunday Launch on Saturday 12 April at 1pm in the Gallery at Áras Éanna

An Aoine 7:30 i.n Seoladh na Féile - Áras Éanna Gearrscannáin x 3 ‘Éad’ le hIdirbhliain 2024, ‘An Oileán’ le Amy Sharry ‘Barracuda’ le Ferdia Mac Eoin Q & A le Ferdia agus Amy ina dhiaidh ‘Pórtráidí’ – taispeántas grianghrafadóireachta le muintir Inis Oírr Seoladh na Féile: Amy Sharry 10i.n Seisiún Ceoil Tigh Ned An Satharn • 10:30r.n Ceardlann Sorcais (0-13) le Juggle.ie - Halla • 1 i.n Aifreann & Cupán Tae - Séipéal • 1:30i.n Ceardlann Sorcais (Déagóirí) - Halla • 2:15i.n. ‘Lán Scamhóg den Anáil’ Dánta Beaga Bídeacha & Ceol Nua- Chumtha - Dánta beaga bídeacha le Mathilda Buche agus le Pól Breathnach. Písíní ceoil nua-chumtha le Risteárd Ó hAodha Líníocht le Mathilda Buche - Caife Árás Éanna • 3-5i.n Comórtas Iascaireachta ón gCarraig os cionn 13, faoi 18 le duine fásta 3i.n Clárú - Tigh Ned 5i.n Críoch & Bronnadh - Tigh Ned • 7:30i.n Céilí le ‘’Ceoltóirí Chonamara” & Oíche Airneáil don phobal - chuile aois - Halla An Domhnach • 11.00r.n - Péinteáil Éadan agus Taispeántas Scileanna Sorcais - Astro 11.00r.n - Babhláil Bóthair os cionn 14 10:45r.n - Clárú - Ostán • 11:30r.n - Blitz Sacair Faoi 14 - Astro • 2i.n - Críoch & Bronnadh Óstán **Beidh cailc sráide ar siúl ar feadh an deireadh seachtaine ar an mbóthar taobh thoir de Tigh Ruairí - cailc daite ar fáil - oscailte do chuile aois. **IONRADH FILÍOCHTA: Dánta beaga bídeacha ar fud an Oileáin!

Lilith Piper’s Canon AE1 camera lost on island. Please contact me if you find it. Thank you

Community Exhibition After a very successful Féile an Phobail last year we are looking forward to another exciting Féile on 11th-13th April. The community photographic exhibition last year was a major success showcasing all your wonderful photos. We are going to have another exhibition for this years festival and this years theme is ‘Portraits’. We are asking everyone to take a picture with their phone (or camera) of someone (with their permission) (or animal if you prefer) and to send it to: inisoirrpic@gmail.com. Please ensure you include your name and the title of the picture. It will only take a few minutes and we would love to see as many in our community taking part in this wonderful exhibition. Closing date for submissions: Friday 4th April. Be a part of this project, pass on the message and encourage everyone to take part. The more the merrier. Only one photo per person please

Seoladh agus taispeántas do Chlár Cruthaitheachta do Chlubanna Óige, 7ú Márta, 2025 @ 1:00i.n, Áras Éanna Ionad Ealaíne, Inis Oírr. Tá Comhpháirtíocht Áitiúil Óige Ildánach GRETB agus Muintearas Teo ag comhoibriú le chéile mar chomhpháirtithe straitéiseacha seachadta cruthaitheacha chun tacú le healaíontóirí, oibrithe deonacha agus éascaitheoirí cruthaitheacha chun deiseanna faoi stiúir an aosa óig a fhorbairt do leanaí agus daoine óga cruthaitheacha, trí chlubanna óige faoi stiúir oibrithe deonacha fud fad cheantar Gaeltachta Chonamara. Cuirfear taispeántas ar siúl in éineacht le seoladh an tionscnaimh úr nua seo ar son comhpháirtithe agus páirtithe leasmhara ar an 7 Márta @ 1:00i.n in Ionad Áras Éanna, Inis Oírr. Beidh an taispeántas seo á reáchtáil ag an gcomhpháirtí cruthaitheach Áras Éanna le linn mhí an Mhárta. Is deis iontach í tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoin tionscnamh úr nua seo a bheidh oscailte don phobal. Beidh smaointí na nÓg, samplaí dá saothar cruthaitheach agus faisnéis faoi chlubanna óige faoi stiúir oibrithe deonacha le feiceáil ann. Tá sé mar sprioc ag an taispeántas daoine a spreagadh le bheith ina n-oibrithe deonacha breise, agus a bheith páirteach sna clubanna áitiúla atá ag Muintearas Teo. Ina theannta sin, tacú le daoine óga rochtain a bheith acu ar dheiseanna cruthaitheacha beag beann ar cá háit i gceantair tuaithe Ghaeltachta ina bhfuil cónaí orthu. Ba mhaith leo comhoibriú le chéile chun guthanna cruthaitheacha óige i Chonamara agus Árainn a neartú. “Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.” Má tá suim agat a bheith i do chomhpháirtí, i d’oibrí deonach nó i d’ealaíontóir, is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh le oige@muintearas.com or lcyp@gretb.ie

Féile an Phobail 11-13 April.

Áras Éanna is celebrating 25 years this year. Together with Údaras na Gaeltachta we are working on a development plan on the future of Áras Éanna with the consultants Bane Mullarkey. Áras Éanna is an established part of the Inis Oírr community through its various artistic events, workshops, projects and festivals. It is an important part of the island’s social and economic structure. We ask you to attend a public meeting on Tuesday 4th March at 7.30pm at Áras Éanna to discuss the importance of Áras Éanna to the community with the consultants as we look to build a bigger and brighter future for Áras Éanna. We have a great opportunity to build on our reputation and work towards having a state of the art cultural Arts Centre that benefits the Artists, visitors and the local community.

FILM SCREENING "Shanshula" - Documentary about Palestinian fishing families in Gaza Thurs 20th Feb Áras Éanna 7-8pm (doirse 6.45pm) ~~~~~~~~~~ Coastal communities across Ireland and Scotland will host screenings of the documentary Shanshula, which tells the compelling story of Palestinian fishermen and fisherwomen in Gaza. Directed by Palestinian filmmaker and human rights activist Musheir El Farra, the film follows the Palestinian fishing community’s struggle for survival under Israel’s decades-long blockade and now genocide of the Gaza Strip. "Shanshula" is local slang for a type of fishing net used in Gaza, a symbol of the enduring spirit of these families despite overwhelming adversity. The film provides a harrowing insight into a community whose lives and livelihoods have been under attack for decades by the Israeli nazy, which lethally enforces restrictions - pitching gunboats against rowing boats. The international screening is part of a global initiative for World Social Justice Day where Shanshula is being shown in coastal communities worldwide, with the aim of developing a solidarity campaign among fishing communities. Community groups along the Atlantic seaboard and islands from an Daingean, Kerry and north to Árainn Mhór, Donegal, as well as Scotland, will host the screenings simultaneously. They will be introduced live online by Musheir El Farra accompanied by some of the fishermen in Gaza, who have returned to their devastated neighbourhood. The screenings are free, with donations invited to a solidarity fund that will be sent directly to the displaced, maimed and bereaved fishing families of Gaza. Running time: 33 minutes Age rating: PG, contains some distressing scenes

Aran voice actor wanted

‘Work In Progress’ show with Úna Ní Fhlannagáin (harp) & Mélissandre Tremblay Bourassa (dancer) Mélissandre Tremblay Bourassa is an award-winning dancer. A specialist in Québec step dancing, she was part of the creation process and cast for 1000 performances of Cirque du Soleil’s ZAIA production in Macau, China. She has also danced for Disney (Epcot Centre), La Bottine Souriante, Les Sortilèges, Sans Temps Danse, Benjamin Hatcher, Zeugma and Rapetipetam. She has won the Jeune public prize (2013), Coup de Coeur prize (2016) and Ambassadeur prize (2018) at Grands Prix Desjardins de la Culture, as well as the prestigious CALQ-Oeuvre de l’Année en Region (Lanaudière) prize in 2016, for the show Blind Date. Cláirseoir as Éirinn í Úna Ní Fhlannagáin a bhfuil gradaim buaite aici (Buaiteoir Uile-Éireann, Bonn Óir Uí Riada don Chruit). I measc na gceoltóirí a bhí i mbun comhoibrithe, tá Anthony Braxton, an t-íocón Ceilteach Alan Stivell, Bobby McFerrin, buaiteoir Grammy, agus Fionnuala Flanagan, buaiteoir Emmy.

Áras Éanna is the most westerly arts centre in Europe and one of just two in County Galway. It serves various audiences including the local community, visiting artists and tourists. A development plan for Áras Éanna is being prepared to consider Áras Éanna’s opportunities and ambitions, and map the route for its economic, social and financial sustainability into the future. Bane Mullarkey has been engaged to prepare the plan. Consultation is central to the process, so we are interested in your views through this short survey. Your feedback will help shape the development plan and the future of Áras Éanna. The survey will take five minutes and all responses are confidential. Thank you Dara McGee, Artistic Director Áras Éanna, Inis Oírr, Aran Islands, Co. Galway LINK TO SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ArasEannaCommunity

Celebrating the rich folk traditions of Ireland and Palestine!  Fundraiser concert. Ticketed event Irish Artists for Palestine and Áras Éanna are proud to present the collaboration of Galway natives, Ruth Smith and Fergal Scahill along with a Palestinian duo Mohammed Kahla and Abed Alqam Galway’s Fergal Scahill is a skilled multi-instrumentalist and teacher, celebrated for his dynamic fiddle playing and his Tune a Day project, where he has recorded over 1,200 tunes since 2017. His career spans over two decades, touring more than 30 countries and releasing five solo projects, two albums with Freewheel, seven with We Banjo 3, and an album with Ryan Molloy titled One Day :: November Woods. Fergal is also deeply committed to music education, having taught at UL’s World Academy, Scoil Acla, Music Generation Waterford, and international camps in Canada, the U.S. and France. Fergal is set to release his second duo album, The Gannet’s Dive, with Ryan Molloy, Winter 2024. Ruth Smith is a multi-disciplinary artist, educator, and therapeutic bodyworker from County Galway. Her work merges music, arts outreach, poetics, social justice, and trauma-informed practice. Currently, she is rehearsing Elemental Dance, a song cycle commissioned by Athenry Music School, to be performed at the National Concert Hall in February 2025. Ruth's stage work includes roles in Landmark Productions Once the Musical, THISISPOPBABY’s RIOT, and Rough Magic’s Tonic by Fionn Foley. Along with Fergal Scahill she collaborated with Irish-Palestinian singer Róisín el Cherif on her tri-lingual recording of Siúil a Rúin and is an award-winning radio presenter and curator for her show Simply Folk. Ruth is currently studying Global Citizen Training in Creativity & Change at MTU Cork. Abdul Rahman Alqam from Ramallah, studied music and singing at the Edward Said Institute of Music in Ramallah. He has participated in many international and local singing festivals. He is an important collector and exponent of National Palestinian Folk Songs. Mohammad Kahla is a Palestinian musician and composer from a village called Ramom near Ramallah. His musical journey began in 2013, he learnt Oud through local courses, and a lot of individual effort and an unending passion for the instrument. He joined Alkamandjati music association in 2019, where he studied music theory specializing in Oud. He completed the requirements for the eighth level in Alkamandjati, and he graduated in 2021. Tonight promises to be a beautiful night of music and solidarity Ticket donations can be made on Eventbrite

A performance by Gill Byrne and Sadbh Grehan will take place at Áras Eanna between 2 & 4pm on Saurday 26th October. Gill and Sadbh are here on a residency with Áras Éanna and ISAC. (Irish Street Arts, Circus & Spectacle Network). All welcome.

Marta Janik is a visual artist from Poland who is here at Áras Éanna on a residency. She is opening her studio to the Inis Oírr Community on Thursday 24th October bewtween 5 & 7pm. All welcome.

Áras Éanna dance artist in residence, Bernadette Divilly, invites you to join herself and dancer Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín in a dance responding to the current exhibition Síreacht & Sult. You are welcome to dance with them, with the exhibition. You are welcome to relax, to spend time in the space. Join us, Friday & Saturday (11:30-13:30/16:00-19:00).

Islands' Day For Palestine SUN 20TH OCT INIS OÍRR ÁIT: ÁRAS ÉANNA AM: 6PM The Offshore Islands for Free Palestine Movement is co-ordinating an Islands' Day For Palestine event on Sunday 20th October 2024. Communities on Ireland's offshore islands are invited to host a solidarity event in support of Palestine

We Built This City on Rock and Coal brings scientists and theatre-makers to the rural west of Ireland for a co-created comedy show driven by hopepunk, climate research, music, and what matters most to the local community. It’s a show that’s fun for you, and good for the planet! We believe that every individual and their community can be part of a solution to climate change. The show holds space for audience members to speak up and/or be interviewed. These source materials are used by international improvisation experts to inspire scenes, songs and sketches that are unique to each show and community. Suitable for 16yr upwards Free of charge

Cúirt Cheoil na mBan – A traditional Irish music festival celebrating women and non-binary singers, dancers and musicians for the communities of Inis Oírr and Inis Meáin. 4th, 5th & 6th October 2024 What began as a one-off event for Culture Night in 2022, Cúirt Cheoil na mBan has now grown into a 3-day festival that happens at the end of the tourist season on two of the Aran Islands. This Irish language festival puts a focus on women and non-binary Traditional Irish musicians and aims to revive the traditional social nights that people would have hosted in their homes long ago. People across both islands will open their homes to host sessions throughout the weekend. There will be concerts and céilís in the local halls and late night sessions in the local pubs. There will also be a bilingual talk by Niamh Ní Charra – Mná an Cheoil: 100 years of Women in Irish Traditional Music. Over 20 musicians, singers and dancers are involved including: Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh, Aimee Farrell Courtney, Áine O’Brien, Alanna Mac Innes, Ashley O’Toole, Bríd Ní Chualáin, Deirbhle Nic An Aoire, Deirbhile Ní Bhrolcháin, Grace Corrigan, Julie Ni Longáin, Katelyn Corrigan, Leona McKenna, Marion McEvoy, Niamh Ní Charra, May Ní Chonghaile, Úna Ní Fhlannagáin Cúirt Cheoil na mBan is co-produced by Emma O’Grady and Áras Éanna, with support from the Arts Council, Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Galway County Council, Pleanáil Teanga Inis Meáin, Pleanáil Teanga Inis Oírr, Comhlacht Forbartha Inis Meáin and Comhan Caomhán Teo. Cúirt Cheoil na mBan is an Apartheid-Free Festival SCEIDEAL: Fri 4th Oct 8.30pm TALK: Mná an Cheoil: 100 years of Women in Irish Traditional Music le Niamh Ní Charra @ Áras Éanna 10pm Seisiún @ Tigh Ned Sat 5th Oct 3pm Seisiún TEACH 1 4pm Seisiún TEACH 2 5pm Seisiún TEACH 3 8pm Ceolchoirm/Céilí @ Halla Inis Oírr 10pm Seisiún @ Tigh Ruairí Sun 6th Oct 8.45am Boat Inis Oírr to Inis Meáin 12pm TALK: Mná an Cheoil: 100 years of Women in Traditional Irish Music le Niamh Ní Charra 3pm Seisiún TEACH 1 4pm Seisiún TEACH 2 6pm Ceolchoirm/Céilí @ Halla Naomh Eoin 10pm Seisiún @ Teach Ósta TICÉID / TICKETS: Participating musicians – FREE Islanders – FREE Under 18 – FREE Visitors – €50 (access all events) Tickets here TAISTEAL / TRAVEL: Ferry From Doolin: doolinferry.com From Ros-A-Mhíl: www.aranislandferries.com Plane From Indreabhán: aerarannislands.ie LÓISTÍN / ACCOMMODATION: Inis Oírr: discoverinisoirr.com/where-to-stay-eat/accommodation/ Inis Meáin: inismeainbeo.ie/lóistín Get the Inis Oírr App: inisoirrbeo.com CONTACT: cuirtcheoilnamban@gmail.com FOR NEWS and LIVE UPDATES follow us on Instagram: @cuirtcheoilnamban

This is our fifth year welcoming the Galway Cartoon Festival. Although the festival is spread out over Galway city, each year we host the exhibition ‘Tarraing é i nGaeilge’, a fantastic array of all styles of cartoons as Gaeilge. Many National and International cartoonists visit Inis Oírr and mingle in the shops and pubs encouraging people to draw and even doing caricatures for the public for free. As part of Áras Éanna’s partnership with the Galway Cartoon Festival we welcome a cartoonist to spend 4 weeks on an artist residency. Joey Mason from Los Angeles was the Artist in Residence this year.

An exhibition by Alan James Burn in partnership with Galway City Arts Office which discusses climate change and neurodiversity. This provides us with an opportunity to learn from Alan’s project partner about Neuro Pride & the Arts and Disability. Augmented Body, Altered Mind is an interactive exhibition weaving a brain-computer interface with an audiovisual environment. The artwork celebrates divergent cognitive abilities used for creative problem-solving and explores the potential to collectively reshape the world towards a more diverse and sustainable future. Delving into the climate challenge and tech-growth narratives, Augmented Body, Altered Mind examines correlations between the natural world, neurology, philosophy, and neurodivergence. Immersed in a projected environment and multi-channel soundscape, visitors co-create the artwork in real-time by wearing a brain-sensing headset that detects electric signals generated by different brain waves. By doing so, audiences control evocative visuals reminiscent of environmental and neurological imagery and patterns. Climate change disproportionately affects people with disabilities, including from the lack of accessible information and vulnerabilities in extreme weather events. Underpinned by the theory of Complementary Cognition and the psychological aspects of the climate challenge, the artwork encourages new approaches to thinking about the accelerating environmental crisis and how it could be tackled. Highlighting the importance of accessibility, Augmented Body, Altered Mind welcomes all audiences to engage, collaborate, and shape the artwork.

This September acclaimed artist Alan James Burns will bring their interactive artwork ‘Augmented Body, Altered Mind', to Áras Éanna. This work celebrates the neurodivergent mind and highlights the importance of inclusive design and creative thinking when addressing climate action. On September 27 we will bring together climate action policymakers, activists, people with lived experience of disability and climate conscious individuals for a day of art, conversation, light lunch and a workshop. The goal of the day is to explore together how climate action can be created in a manner that is increasingly just and accessible to all. Our aim is to equip attendees with practical skill sets and collect perspectives that are vital to informing policy. In particular we are looking for the perspectives of individuals from Inis Oírr and people from Inis Oírr who may identify with having access barriers. If you are interested in the event and would like to join us on the day you can register your interest at https://form.jotform.com/242194009239355 or alternatively email info@alanjamesburns.com for further information.

Dara McGee will present ‘Inis Oirr 2024- in the style of Jack B Yeats’ an exhibition of ink drawings and colour wash. Dara has been documenting Inis Oirr scenes through drawings over the past year. The exhibition will open on Culture Night and Áras Éanna will host a concert featuring Island musicians and singers. 7pm Áras Éanna is the cultural and artistic hub of Inis Oirr. The exhibition will be of particular interest to the island community as it depicts their island in the present day in a similar style of Jack B Yeats ink drawings. Music has always been a part of the community on Inis Oirr and this concert will showcase the island talent featuring local musicians both young and not so young. Artists in Residence Niamh Lawlor (a mulitdisciplinary artist, theatre and puppetry) & Joey Mason will open their studios for anyone wishing to visit between 7-9pm. Nick Roth (saxophonist, composer, producer and educator) & Olesya Zdorovetska (performer, composer, curator and educator) will do performance in theatre at 8. All welcome!

Join us at 1pm in Áras Éanna on 12 October for the exhibition launch. All welcome!

Galway Music Residency’s International Guest Resident Artist Sander Saarmets to perform at Áras Éanna on Wednesday 4 September at 8:30pm. All welcome. Free of charge

Exhibition 12-31 October Bernadette Divilly, dance artist in residence in collaboration with lens based visual artist Cormac Coyne will exhibit in Áras Éanna Arts Centre in October 2024. The exhibition will be launched by Professor Rióna Ní Fhrighil on Saturday 12th of October, and will run for the remainder of the month. The material of the exhibition was evolved and developed on the island of Inis Oírr in collaboration with local community and visiting dance artists. It will include original dance videos and photography, alongside bilingual dance scores and poetry. Focus and intent of this interactive exhibition is to inspire others to embody their own ancestral influences in terms of landscape, language and relationship to place. The exhibition will include involvement of professional dance artists Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín, composer Sharon Murphy, Maire Ui Mhaolain, and other compositional artists. Stemming from audience participation and engagement, a series of workshops and labs both on Inis Oírr and Galway City will be offered to both professional dancers and intergenerational and intercultural communities of interest. In these labs an investigation of the themes raised in the exhibition will be key. Labs will be individually tailored for children, adults and seniors. Similar workshops and labs will run through January and into early February 2025 in Galway City. This exhibition is supported by the Arts Council Dance Artist Residency 2024/25, Áras Éanna Arts Centre and Galway Dance. Gratitude to Galway City Council and Galway County Council for their ongoing support.

Contemplative Dance Workshop Celebrating the Lunar Moon 7.30pm 19/08/24 Áras Éanna Arts Centre, Inis Oírr Booking: Text 085 126 0931 Image Credit: Cormac Coyne

The launch of the Holy Wells of Árann will take place at 1pm on Thursday 22nd August at Áras Éanna, Inis Oírr The exhibition will be launched by Cormac Coyne, Exhibition Curator. This exhibition forms part of the Holy Wells of County Galway Audit which is being undertaken by Zena Hoctor, Heritage Consultant on behalf of the Heritage Office, Galway County Council. It is being funded by the Heritage Council and Galway County Council. This exhibition is supported by Áras Éanna and Comhar Caomháin Teo. The exhibition will be showing in the Áras Éanna courtyard from August 22 to 31 October.

Photographs taken by Jérôme Barbosa, presented and commented by the photographer. Life of the civil population; acts of rescue, solidarity and mutual aid; life of soldiers near the front. Monday, 12 August 2024, 7:30pm in Áras Éanna

A film made by Augustine Martin in the 60’s with the island’s schoolchildren, depicting life on the island at the time. The film was broadcast by RTÉ at the time. These children would now be in their 70’s. Showing on loop between 11am and 4pm (from Tuesday to Sunday during July & August) in the cafe at Áras Éanna.

Áras Éanna’s summer exhibition celebrates the bodhrán. ‘Craiceann’ the bodhrán summer school celebrated it’s 21st edition this year. Áras Éanna has hosted Craiceann every year and to celebrate it’s 21st birthday they have curated a wonderful diverse exhibition of the humble bodhrán. Twenty musicians who happen to be extremely talented visual artists received a specially commissioned canvas skinned bodhrán which was made by the very talented Bill Wright. Each artist had the freedom to express themselves by creating an artwork on the canvas. Each bodhrán is handmade using canvas for decoration purposes only and has a diameter of 18”. All bodhrán’s are for sale via silent auction which is now live and closes on Friday 30th August at 5p.m. Highest bid secures sale. 50% of proceeds from sales will go to the artist and 50% will go towards the establishment of a musical instrument library at Áras Éanna for the benefit of the community. Auction link below

Áras Éanna & RHA Artist in Residence, Tina O'Connell from Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare, will open her studio at Áras Éanna daily from 12-2pm from Tuesday to Friday 23-27 July. Tina will hold an artist talk on Friday 26th July at 12pm at Áras Éanna. All welcome.

Ar an Dé Deiridh - 16 July at 8pm Tá dráma nua dar teideal Ar An Dé Deiridh, atá bunaithe ar sheanchas agus stair Chonamara atá ag tabhairt beocht do scéalta agus logainmneacha ársa na háite ag teacht go hInis Oírr Dé Máirt 16ú Iúil. Á léiriú ag Gliogar, cnuasach ealaíontóirí Chonamara, agus le Caoimhghín Ó hEoghusa mar phríomh-aisteoir, tá an dráma seo ag cur scéal sean-Ghréigeach an mharatóin i gcomhthéacs concas na Normannach in Iar-Chonnachta in 1256A.D. Beidh sé ar siúil in Áras Éanna ag 8i.n agus tá ticéid de €5 ar fáil trí gliogar.ie.

Artist in Residence Tina O'Connell is looking for an old metal tray from an old range or an old cooking tray that is not in use. If you have one please contact Tina on 086 832 7811. Thank you

‘Craiceann’ , Inis Oírr’s bodhrán summer school has celebrated it’s 21 st birthday with it’s annual gathering which was held from the 24 th – 28 th June. Since it’s foundation Craiceann has been held at Áras Éanna Arts Centre on beautiful Inis Oírr. Bodhrán players, from beginners to advanced, participate in classes, workshops, concerts and events and of course the legendary sessions each evening in the local hotels and pub. Participants travel from the all over the world to attend this very special summer school. Áras Éanna arts centre, as a celebration of the Craiceann bodhrán summer school, commissioned Bill Wright to make 20 bodhráns with an artist’s canvas skin that we sent to 21 artists/groups to create art on. The only criteria for the visual artists was that they had to be musicians. A diverse group of artists were selected that included well known musicians, session musicians, school student musicians and a special needs music group. The exhibition consists of a fantastic range of styles and compositions with the bodhráns/artworks presented in a gallery layout designed by Dara McGee the director of Áras Éanna. The official launch of the exhibition will take place on 3 rd July at 1p.m. The exhibition runs from July 2nd and runs until August 31 st . Gallery open Tuesday – Sunday 11a.m. - 4p.m (Closed Mondays) An auction for the bodhráns will take place and proceeds will go towards the establishment of a musical instrument library ar Áras Éanna Arts Centre. Details of the auction will be available on aras-eanna.ie In early July.

One of Galway Film Society’s (GFS) 60th anniversary initiatives is a pilot collaboration with Áras Éanna, to host two screenings on Inis Óirr. Celebrating the work of renowned Director Pat Collins: That They May Face The Rising Sun, the adaptation of John McGahern’s 2002 novel and winner of Best Film at The Irish Film and Television Awards 2024; and John McGahern: A Private World, Pat’s documentary that won Best Documentary at the Irish Film and Television Awards 2005. GFS is privileged to have Pat in attendance to present the screenings and provide audiences with an insight into his highly acclaimed works. Tickets on link below.

2pm on June 12 in Áras Éanna

CANCELLED

Sunday 9 June at 12:30pm & 3pm Tickets at link below

Saturday 8 June at 8:30pm. Tickets at the link below

The Lace Exhibition is starting on Sunday 2 June. The gallery will be open daily from 11-4pm for this exhibition.

A link to the Programme of Events for 2024 is below

Áras Éanna would like to invite you to the launch of the 2024 Programme of Events at 1pm on 25 May at Áras Éanna, Inis Oírr . Music provided by Ceoltóirí Inis Oírr

Three of Tuam’s heavy-hitting songwriters, Padraig Stevens, Seamus Ruttlidge and Leo Moran team up with Inis Oírr’s own musical wordsmith, the legendary Pat Quinn for a night of song and music. Between the three Tuam lads they have played with The Sawdoctors, The Stunning, Waterboys, Dé Dannán and Blaze X. Pat Quinn is known far and wide for his genius satirical lyrics and his lively delivery of his songs, one of which is recorded and regularly played by Christy Moore. This will be a great occasion as we welcome the three Tuam greats on stage with Longford native and Inis Oírr resident Pat Quinn as they bring us on a journey with their amazing catalogue of song. Tickets €15/€20

Liam spent the month of November as artist in residence at Áras Éanna last year where he immersed himself in island life, language and culture. Liam, best known as frontman and founder of the Hothouse Flowers, is a rare talent as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, visual artist and a passionate advocate for the Irish language and the culture that surrounds it. Liam’s career has seen him achieve number one hits in over twenty countries. He has travelled extensively where he has embraced and performed with different cultures and there music including with the Australian aboriginal community and the Tuareg in Mali. Liams passion for the Irish language and music (especially sean-nós) in his performances are a pleasure to behold. Tickets €15/€20

Julie Feeney accompanies by Cormac de Barra Julie Feeney Julie Feeney’s sell-out shows have riveted audiences and critics all over the world. She performs as solo, duo, with ensemble, with choirs or with full orchestra. She composes, arranges and orchestrates all of her own music and writes all of her words. Her three albums have been widely critically acclaimed. She is winner of the Choice Music Prize for ‘Irish Album of the Year' for her self-produced debut album 13 Songs. Her third album Clocks went straight to No. 1 in the Independent Irish Album Charts on its Irish release. It was voted ‘Best Album' in The Irish Times ‘Album of the Year' and it was also shortlisted for the Choice Music Prize. In her live shows she combines her “mesmerizing stage presence and eccentric pop genius” (Hot Press) with her unquestionably original sound; and her innovative, avant-garde approach, while rooted in classical music, straddles both the pop and theatrical worlds. Julie is a true artist with immense vision. Sharp witted, unpretentious and fiercely passionate she is a genuine artist and a hugely enjoyable performer. This ‘not to be missed’ concert will see Julie performing music from her 3 albums and will be accompanied by the brilliant Cormac De Barra with whom she has performed with regularly over the years. Áras Éanna are delighted to have Julie as an Artist in residence for the month of August. Inis Oirr is a place very close to her heart. Cormac De Barra Cormac is a third generation harper in a family of Irish-speaking singers and musicians raised in Dublin, but with roots firmly in County Cork. He has recorded and toured with many of Ireland's foremost artists including Hazel O'Connor, Julie Feeney, Brian Kennedy, Moya Brennan and Clannad. HIs most recent tour at home was the Music Network tour of Ireland with Altan's Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and piper, Mark Redmond. The fourth album in the Voices & Harps series - his collaboration with Moya Brennan - was released in May 2024. Cormac has also worked in television for over two decades - as presenter and director of TG4's arts series Imeall and as music supervisor on Gradam Ceoil TG4 as well as projects for Sky Arts, RTE1 and Cúla4. Tickets €15/€20

‘Nettle Horse’ is about a man selling edible beetles at a horse fair, a woman who’s just got planning permission to build a pyramid and a horse eating nettles Written and performed by award winning writer, performer and musician, Little John Nee, ‘Nettle Horse’ is a transformative theatrical odyssey weaving storytelling, song, and satire, inviting the audience to untether their imagination and gallop into a parallel universe. Light design by Emma O Grady. Tickets €15/€20

Tom Portman: Vocals, Guitar & Dobro (slide guitar) and Maciej Zavoronek on Harmonica, Clarinet and Saxophone Original music inspired by Country Blues, Jazz and a few covers of Hank Williams, Mississpi John Hurt, J.J Cale and Eric Bibb. ‘Train to Nowhere’ is a new, raw, stripped back rootsy country blues album from Tom Portman. It couples deft songwriting with intricate guitar and dobro playing that is the hallmark of Tom’s work. Portman is joined on this album by maestro Maciej (Magic) Zaworonek’s poetic harmonica lines. The title track ‘Train to Nowhere’ was penned by Australian song writer Kevin Lym, to a Dobro melody Tom was playing as they busked & drifted their way around the south of France many years ago. Tom’s songs on this album feature his wry humor, but also contain the subtle depth that one expects from a songwriter of Portman’s standing. The album also includes cover versions of Tom’s songwriting heroes Hank Williams, Tim O’Brien and Eric Bibb. Tickets €15/€20

Two performances: 12:30pm & 3pm Within this playful, immersive experience, the merfolk sip seaweed tea inside eerie underwater buildings, Seagull-John cooks white birds over trash fires, and dreams from the future explore loss, rainbows, and sorrow in a liminal space gone awry with climate chaos. The magician (Ali Keohane) brings the audiences onto Hy-Brasil, the mythical disappearing island, while they walk around Inisheer listening to stories told by actors Mikel Murfi, Jenni Nikinmaa & Tonya Lenhart. Duration approximately 1 hr – route approximately 2 kilometers outdoors, please wear proper walking shoes and dress according to the weather. Tickets: €8/€12

Jon Kenny & special guests Catherine Ronan & Ruth Dillon – Friday 14th June It is a privilege for Áras Éanna to host a special evening of poetry and music with the legendary Jon Kenny. Jon is a man who needs no introduction, a great friend to the island and it’s community, being a celebrated, actor, comedian, musician, and writer. Jon has performed at Áras Éanna on many occasions performing as an actor, musician and comedian. In recent times Jon has delved into the world of poetry, telling us his stories of the people, his surroundings and his thoughts through his writings. Joining Jon on the night are poet Catherine Ronan and musician Ruth Dillon. Catherine is based in Cork and her debut collection ‘Elemental Skin’ is published by Revival. Ruth is a well-known singer songwriter based in Galway. Most recently, she is known for her work with the folk group the Raines, and she has collaborated with an impressive array of performers over the years. Tickets: €15/€20

The Raines bring their unique Folk Americana sound back to the island, where the seed for the band was first sewn. Every time they play here, it’s a sell-out show, so don’t miss this chance to hear their brand new material, as well as songs from their debut album Reverie. They will be joined on the night by guest musicians on double bass and dobro, to complement their signature harmonies and dreamy & rhythmic strings.

Pádraig Jack O Flaithearta was born into a musical family on the Aran Islands. The son of singer Barry Ronan and nephew of poet Mary O'Malley, he is proud to be writing music in English and in Irish on guitar and piano. His album received a lot of praise from Hot Press, Rock'n'Reel magazine and The Alternate Root and was nominated as album of the week on RTE Radio 1 when it came out. His song ‘Making Sand’ was nominated for the Song of Year at the RTE Folk Awards in 2022. Tickets: €15/€20

Can everyone please pick up their photographs from Áras Éanna today or tomorrow between 11 & 4pm. Thank you very much.

celebrating 15 years and over 50 handmade quilts made for newborn children on Inis Oírr. Opening 6pm to 8pm Thursday 16 May

N.B.Please note two different screenings and times Saturday 6th July at Áras Éanna One of Galway Film Society’s (GFS) 60th anniversary initiatives is a pilot collaboration with Áras Éanna, to host two screenings on Inis Oírr. Celebrating the work of renowned Director Pat Collins: That They May Face The Rising Sun, the adaptation of John McGahern’s 2002 novel and winner of Best Film at The Irish Film and Television Awards 2024; and John McGahern: A Private World, Pat’s documentary that won Best Documentary at the Irish Film and Television Awards 2005. GFS is privileged to have Pat in attendance to present the screenings and provide audiences with an insight into his highly acclaimed works. 4.00pm John McGahern: A Private World (2005) (54m) An exploration of the life and work of Ireland’s leading fiction writer, using McGahern's published memoirs as a backbone. Through intimate interviews, a strong and compelling sense of the man behind the work emerges, offering a rare insight into the creative process. 8.00pm That They May Face The Rising Sun (2023) (1h 51m) Capturing a year in the life of a rural, lakeside community in Ireland in the 1970’s, That They May Face The Rising Sun is an adaptation of the final novel from John McGahern, one of Ireland’s greatest novelists Tickets: John McGahern: A Private World (2005) (54m) €8/€10 That They May Face The Rising Sun (2023) (1h 51m) €10/€12 Tickets for both screenings €15/€20

Writing Session with Réaltán Ní Leannáin Writing session with Réaltán Ní Leannain (artist in residence) for the complete beginner or those who want to develop a piece they started long ago. (Prose and Poetry) All welcome. 8pm Áras Eanna Caifé, Wednesday 24 April

12:30-13:30 Bricks & Houses - Workshop with primary school children 16-18h Clay tiles – Workshop for Women 18-19h Small Exhibition & experiments - open to all 19-20h Presentation on Earthen & Natural Architecture - open to all Dragana is an independent architect specialized in earth architecture and a PhD student in Scene architecture from Serbia.

Áras Éanna, Inis Oirr are delighted to welcome 'Dúchas agus Dóchas A Clare Songline' on Inis Oirr as part of their national tour. Inish oirr and County Clare are lined over many years, geographically, historically and musically, not to mention the blood ties as well: many islanders are married into County Clare

The first lace exhibition on Inis Oírr, Aran Islands. Step into a world where craftmanship meets centuries old tradition at this Exhibition of Irish lace. Also on display are two antique Irish Crochet Lace dresses on loan from the Traditional Lace Makers of Ireland.

Áras Eanna programme of events will be launching soom!

THE BRÓD, THE BOLD, & THE BEAUTIFUL -Thursday 23 May "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are" E.E. Cummings Inspired by true stories THE BRÓD, THE BOLD, & THE BEAUTIFUL is an original, raucous new comedy drama spanning 30 years of Irish LGBTQ+ experience and exploring the challenges and joys of living as a young LGBTQ+ person today. Using their innovative physical ensemble storytelling techniques Quintessence Theatre examine and celebrate the lives of 3 LGBTQ+ people: each born into a different generation, and each navigating new and ongoing issues of prejudice, pride, identity, love and legacy. Created in association with Outcomers LGBT Support Service, Dundalk. LENGTH: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes Free Event

Photographic Exhibition from the community on Inis Oírr. Over 160 photographs depicting various aspects of Inis Oírr life taken by the people themselves. Showing till Tuesday 14th May.

VIXEN written by Helen Casey and performed by Rose Henderson is a compelling psychological drama of one woman’s resilience, determination and desperation to name the love that was hers, but belonged to another. Both haunting and mesmerizing, it is a visceral exploration of love, unspoken loss and uncomfortable truths.

Crime & the City Solution is proud to announce the launch of a three-piece acoustic version of the band that will be known as Crime & the City Solution (Acoustic) or Crime (Acoustic) for short. Inspired by the Bonney/Adams duo that toured the US and Europe with Mark Lanegan in 2019, Crime (Acoustic) is born of a want to play the material in the style that many of the songs were first born, to enjoy an intimate atmosphere that captures the simple joy of friends playing together for friends, unmediated by technology. Crime (Acoustic) will feature Bronwyn Adams (violin and vocals), Simon Bonney (vocals) and Joshua Murphy (acoustic guitar and vocals) and will operate in addition to the bigger full-electric line-up. It will perform songs from the Crime back catalogue as well as selected songs from Simon’s solo recordings.