Join us down on Old MacDonald’s Farm for family fun, songs and lots of excitement. Friendly Sammy the Scarecrow is enjoying his first day on Old MacDonald’s Farm and loves meeting all of the colourful characters that live there. When a mystery unfolds on the farm, can you help Scarecrow find out what’s going on?...
When struggling actor Etienne (Welcome to the Sticks’ Kad Merad) accepts a job directing theatre workshops in a prison, he is surprised to discover a wealth of acting talent among the initially resistant inmates. Seeing an opportunity for success, Etienne convinces the prison warden (Marina Hands) to allow the group to present Samuel Beckett’s Waiting...
This six week course will cater for adults of all levels. Each week Fatima will work on a different stitch and provide instruction on how to create embroidered flowers, leaves and birds. By the end of the course, you will have a beautiful floral thread painting to take home. All needles, thread, beads and frames...
Seán Keane will be returning to the stage in Tuar Ard after an absence of 18 months due to the restrictions of Covid-19 and is looking forward to performing in front of live audiences again across the whole of Ireland. He will bring his unique sound accompanied by Pat Coyne on guitar and Fergus Feely...
Multi award winning accordionist and vocalist Brandon McPhee was 10 years old when he first took an interest in music - influenced by this grandad he took up a three row button box and by the time he was 17 he had won many competitions. His first was at the age of 11. Later he...
The extremely talented Sheerin Family Band present a unique evening of music and song from around the world with very special guests Ciona Hagan, Johnny Brady, Larissa Tormey, The Rabbette Family and an arts display. This event is kindly supported by Westmeath County Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media....
Are you ready for the wedding of the year? Bridie and Willie Murphy are renewing their wedding vows! Fr. Big Mad Micky O’Reilly, Betty Head and her son, Dick all make a welcome return, along with some new and old guests! Nothing goes as planned, as Bridie convinces her hapless husband Willie to renew their wedding...
Creative monsters are invited to attend our upcycling workshop in Tuar Ard this Halloween with Kriti who will show you how to magically transform an old t-shirt into a spooky trick or treat bag that will be able to accommodate all your goodies. This workshop is suitable for children from 6 -12 years of age....
Róise, a woman still in mourning following the death of her husband Frank, is initially annoyed when a mysterious dog shows up at her door. But a series of eerie coincidences soon has Róise convinced that the dog is Frank, reincarnated. As this new canine companion helps Róise overcome her grief, ‘Frank the dog’ also...
Irelands First Lady of Country Music, Susan McCann brings her very special “String Of Diamonds” Concert Tour to Tuar Ard on Wednesday, November 2nd. It is sure to be a wonderful night of music and entertainment with Susan as she takes a trip down memory lane performing along with her live band. Susan’s special guest...
Candlelit Tales was founded by sibling storytellers Aron and Sorcha Hegarty. Driven by a passion for Irish mythology, we tell stories in an expressive, naturalistic and modern style. Live music is the heartbeat of all our performances, and a live original music score composed by a team of talented musicians drives the rhythm of the...
This year Red Hurley celebrates 50 years in the music business. His first ever professional job was with ‘The Nevada Show Band’ who played all across Ireland and UK. In 1975, Red represented Ireland at The Eurovision Song Contest finishing fifth overall. Later that year, Red was chosen by BBC Radio 2 to sing six...
