Culture Night Offaly 2015Friday 18 September 2015Culture Night is a night of entertainment, discovery and adventure across towns,cities and counties in Ireland. In Offaly there are over 30 FREE events rightacross the county and much to explore, whether you can attend one event orcreate your own Culture Night trail, we look forward to seeing you out and about on CULTURE NIGHT. Please note some events require booking.

ÁRAS AN CHONTAE, TULLAMORESTORM IN A TEACUPOLIVE CUSKELLY AND PAULA FINLAYTV3’s Brian Daly launches a joint exhibition ofnew works by Offaly artists with work depictingwide open landscapes to the fine bone china ofthe dresser. Opening 6:30pm

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION TULLAMOREPIPE DREAMS & MUSIC Prof. Gerard Gillen introduces the amazingsounds of the Church of Assumption’s famousDanish Frobenius Organ along with theTullamore Classical Music School. There will be an opportunity for some members of theaudience to try out the organ under supervision.6pm

CHARLEVILLE CASTLERAHAN COMMUNITYPRESENTS INTERNATIONALMUSIC & DANCE Jacek Lomejko and friends will entertain with the vibrant sounds of Polish folk musicwith a touch of classical and jazz alongsideEgyptian, Oriental & Indian dance from the Red Embers. Rahan Comhaltas will treat you tothe best of Irish Trad. 7.30pm

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TULLAMORE LIBRARYCHILDREN’S STORYTELLINGWITH PAUL TIMONEYPaul is an artist, children’s performer and storyteller from Mullingar. He is wellknown in the midlands for making our littleones laugh, giggle and be amazed. 5pm

REBELS & RICH TEA BY CHRISTIANE O’MAHONYA rehearsed reading of a new play writtenby Christiane O’Mahony and directed bySarah Baxter. Based on witness accounts,Rebels and Rich tea is a fast pacedadventure that tells the story of two sisterswho join the rebel forces in the GPO onEaster Monday embarking on an adventurethat changes their lives forever. This play isa work in progress and audience feedbackis welcome.6.30pm

F15 ARTS TRAILA guided walk through Tullamore visitingvarious pop up locations hosting theexhibitions.

Meet at Kilroy’s, High Street | 6.30pm

THE ELEPHANTPresented by Scripts – Ireland’s PlaywritingFestival and written by Tullamore nativeMiriam Smyth, this play focuses ourcuriosity as two complex charachters revealtheir deepest secrets. Performed by PaRyan (Red Rock) & Angela Ryan Whyte(Winner of the Scripts 2015 ‘Wild forWireless’ Radio Play Competition)Kilroy’s | 7.30pm

SCALENE DANCE COMPANYA contemporary dance entitledContemporary Attractions by four danceartists from Grenobles, France who arepresently on a Studiotrade residencyprogramme at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre. Kilroy’s | 8.15pm

TOASTMASTERS FLASH CULTURETullamore Toastmasters take on the‘culture’ debate!

Kilroy’s | 9pm

OUR NATION’S SONS BY JOE CASLINIreland’s Culture Night Ambassador, JoeCaslin chooses his home town of Tullamorefor his latest installation. The façade ofTullamore’s Municipal District Office will betransformed with a portrait which makesthe statement that we chose not to live in acountry where any young man is left behind.

Tullamore Municipal District Office

Scalene Dance Company

Alpha & Omega 2003 Janet Mullarney, plexiglass shelves, led lights, bronze

FOUNDATION 15 ARTS FESTIVALTullamore’s international contemporary arts festival (Sept 10 – 25)returns with a packed programme of exhibitions, music, theatre andmore, for full details see www.foundationartsfestival.com.Booking essential for F15 Culture Night events: 057 9357400

INSPIRED CRAFT SHOP, BIRR GET CRAFTY Glass painting workshop with Linda Kelly.Adults and children welcome. 2pm | Booking Essential: 057 9357400 –Max numbers 12

POETRY READING BY CORMAC LALLYTullamore’s Slam Poet reads from some of hiswork, thought provoking, entertaining and witty.5pm

BIRR BOXING CLUB, GREEN STREET THE AMAZING SPORTING ZOETROPE BY CAROLINE CONWAYArtist Caroline Conway invites you toexperience the wonder of early animation,reinterpreted with some present daytechnology. The lights dim and the Zoetropebegins to revolve, the images blur, a strobelight starts and the images jump to lifeforming incredible, smooth animations. Seethe figures come to life in real time, literally infront of your eyes, without the intervention ofscreen or film. 6-11pm | This installation featuresstrobe lighting.

DEFINITIONS OF THE WORD CULTURE BY LYNNE HOARE Artist Lynne Hoare invites all to contribute to agrowing exhibition of ideas and interpretationsprovoked by the word ‘culture’ in any form atall. What does Culture mean to you?

The Amazing Sporting Zoetrope

St. Brendan’s Church,Birr

FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, CLARA SONGS FROM THE MUSICALSClara Musical Society perform from theirrepertoire of some of the best loved songsfrom the musicals.8pm

BALLYCOMMON PROJECT CENTRE CLASSIC CULTURE WITH A TWISTEnjoy the sounds of Offaly County CouncilChoir and local musicians and enjoy a taste offoods from around the world. 8pm

BRIDGE HOUSE HOTEL YESTERYEAR TRAD-ITIONSTullamore Comhaltas invite you to a night oftrad from the past, with a recital of old vinylrecordings followed by a live seisún. 8pm

ST. BRENDAN’S CHURCH, BIRR CHILDREN’S CHORAL VOICESChildren of Dromakeenan National SchoolMusic Generation Choir will raise your spiritswith their beautiful voices. 10.30am (After Mass)

Clara Musical Society

TIN JUG STUDIO, BIRR OUTSIDE IN Pop in on your way by to see a collaboration ofGerry Murphy (film projection & sound) andRosalind Fanning (artist/writer). A surpriseawaits for those 'brave' enough to step in!With visual art, text and installations, theperennial questions, "What is 'Art?'" and"What is 'Culture'" may be met with the simpleanswer, "Doing what makes you smile."

8pm till late

McINTYRES PUB,SHANNONHARBOUR LOVE IN THE HARBOUR BY EDDIE ALFORDEddie Alford of the Harbour Theatre Companytogether with local actors presents arehearsed reading of a new play set againstthe background of 1916 and World War One.The main character is a WW1 ace from Dublin,who falls in love with the receptionist in TheGrand Canal Hotel in Shannon Harbour. He isa Protestant and she is a Catholic and noteverybody approves. Followed by audiencefeedback session.

7pm

SPINNERS ON CASTLE STREET, BIRR OFFLINE FILM FESTIVAL –PROGRAMME LAUNCHAll welcome to the launch of the 6th annualOFFline Film Festival which runs from 7-11Oct, get a taste for what’s in store and planyour festival. RSVP to create@hellocamera.ieor 085 2389416 www.offlinefilmfestival.com

8.30pm

BIRR THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE PÚCA PUPPETS PRESENTSMARY MARY VIKINGS STORYTELLERInteractive theatre for all the family asVikings Storyteller Mary Mary delightschildren and families with an old taleand invites them to respond by drawingor writing their own favourites or tocreate new characters and stories. Performer Niamh Lawlor of PúcaPuppets has extensive experience ininteractive storytelling for children.

6pm | Suitable for ages 6+ BookingEssential: 057 9122911

JJ HOUGH’S, BANAGHERTHEATRE VIGNETTESBe prepared for an exciting night as thepub becomes a stage where reality andfiction collide showcased by localtalent from the BanagherMusical Society with aselection of video andsound installationsand some livelymusic.9pm

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LOUGH BOORA DISCOVERY PARKiPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH PAUL MOOREA presentation by Tullamore’s Paul Moore whobegan taking spectacular iPhone images 5years ago, since then his photos haveappeared in publications and exhibitions all over the world and he has been successfulin the World Mobile Photography Awards. 8pm | Booking Essential: 057 9357400

Donal Vaughan

CHESTNUT BAR, BIRRCOMEDY NIGHTHave a ‘funny’ night with comedians DonalVaughan (Finalist Leicester Square TheatreNew Comedian of the Year 2013), JonathanSheehan & Pat McDonagh (NewC Fest 2014)& Ashlee Bentley (Sky Cat Laughs 2013). 9.30pm

LEAP CASTLE, CLAREEN, BIRRTRADTASTICJoin Seán Ryan, renowned whistle player with his daughter, Irish DancingChampion, Ciara Callanan Ryan (dance, harpand whistle) in their home for a night of IrishTrad accompanied by All Ireland Fleadhwinner Conor Moriarty on button accordion. 8pm | Booking Essential: Max 50 people057 9357400

Paul MooreiPhone Photography

EDENDERRYLIBRARYCHILDREN’S

STORYTELLINGWITH PAUL TIMONEY

Paul is an artist, children’sperformer and storyteller from

Mullingar. He is well known in theMidlands for making our little ones laugh,giggle and be amazed. 3.20pm

EDENDERRY YOUTH CAFÉSCHOOL OF ROCKMusic Generation’s Edenderry Rockers and Mullingar Music Jam will rock your socks off. 6pm

LARKINS LOUNGE, EDENDERRY STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS & ASK THE AUTHORThree established local authors, GeraldineO’Neill, Alan McIntyre and Hugh Flanaganinvite you to listen to some very differentstories and readings. Followed by a Q&Asession on publishing your own work

8pm

BALLYBRYAN NATIONAL SCHOOL, RHODE CULTURE NIGHT SEISÚNRhode Comhaltas invite you to a night of Irishmusic, dancing and song.

8pm

TULLAMORE AND EDENDERRY RANDOM ACTSOF POETRYBe on the look-out for the TullamoreRhymers Clubwho will surpriseyou with someacts of guerillapoetry aroundTullamore andEdenderry.

3-6pm

GALLERY REVIVAL, MONEYGALLPOETRY, MUSIC & MOREDrop by the gallery for some impromptuspoken word, a song and a dance and some friends.

6pm -11pm

BALLYBRITTAN CASTLE,EDENDERRYPIANO RECITALBY DEARBHAILE O'DONNELL Renowned pianist Dr. DearbhaileO’Donnell was a student of John O’Conorand studied at the Royal Irish Academyof Music. She holds a performer’sdiploma from the Royal College of Musicin London and won RTÉ’s “Musician ofthe Future” competition. Dearbhaile willperform works by Hayden, Field andSchubert.7.30pm | Booking Essential 0579357400 - Max 30

Paul Timoney

Culture Night is brought toyou by the Department ofArts, Heritage and theGaeltacht in parternshipwith Offaly County Council.

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VENUE EVENT TIMEÁras an Chontae, Tullamore Olive Cuskelly & Paula Finlay 6.30pm Tullamore Library Children’s Storytelling with Paul Timoney 5pm

Rebels & Rich Tea by Christiane O’Mahony 6:30pmChurch of the Assumption, Tullamore Pipe Dreams & Music 6pmCharleville Castle Rahan Community presents 7.30pm

International Music & Dance Kilroy’s, High Street F15 Arts Trail 6.30pm

The Elephant 7.30pmScalene Dance Company 8.15pmToastmasters Flash Culture 9pm

Tullamore Municipal District Office Our Nations Sons by Joe Caslin All DayFriends Meeting House, Clara Songs from the Musicals 8pmBallycommon Project Centre Classic Culture with a Twist 8pmBridge House Hotel Yesteryear Trad-itions 8pmSt. Brendan’s Church, Birr Children’s Choral Voices 10.30amInspired Craft Shop, Birr Get Crafty 2pm

Poetry Reading by Cormac Lally 5pmBirr Boxing Club, Green Street The Amazing Sporting Zoetrope 6 - 11pm

by Caroline Conway Definitions of the Word Culture 6 - 11pmby Lynne Hoare

Birr Theatre & Arts Centre Púca Puppets presents 6pmMary Mary Vikings Storyteller

Tin Jug Studio, Birr Outside In 8pm till lateMcIntyre’s Pub, Shannonharbour Love in the Harbour by Eddie Alford 7pmSpinners, Birr Offline Film Festival - Programme Launch 8.30pmLeap Castle, Clareen, Birr Tradtastic 8pmLough Boora Discovery Park iPhone Photography with Paul Moore 8pmJJ Hough’s, Banagher Theatre Vignettes 9pmChestnut Bar, Birr Comedy Night 9.30pmEdenderry Library Children’s Storytelling with Paul Timoney 3.20pmEdenderry Youth Café School of Rock 6pmBallybrittan Castle, Edenderry Piano Recital by Dr. Dearbhaile O’Donnell 7.30pmLarkins Lounge, Edenderry Storytelling for Adults & Ask the Author 8pmBallybryan National School, Rhode Culture Night Seisún 8pmTullamore and Edenderry Random Acts of Poetry 3-6pmGallery Revival, Moneygall Poetry, Music & More 6 - 11pm

Culture Night Offaly 2015Friday 18 September 2015

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