Take a look at a selection of our recent projects, crafted with care and designed to make an impact. Each one tells a story of creativity, collaboration, and results.
Sunday 31 May
Exhibitions
Various venues 11 to 5pm
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For the Children
Various venues
From face painting, to learning to draw all the animals on the planet or making your own Kite and flying it high! New this year some worksops are in ISL
Forge with Reece Foster
Forge
Artisan blacksmith working in the beautiful Lyons forge in Mountshannon, a 270-year-old forge still owned by the same family to this day. Reece has been focusing on traditional blacksmithing, by hand and without electricity, for three years, with a keen interest in biological sculpture, jewellery and traditional workman's tool making
Birchwood Sauna
Harbour 10 to 3pm
Whether you're starting your day with a peaceful moment or winding down after a day of festival fun, the Birchwood Sauna promises a rejuvenating experience for body and mind.
Belongings with Lisa Joyce
Aistear 11 to 5.30pm
All are warmly invited to visit Belongings, an exhibition sharing the stories of people who have made a home in County Clare. In the years ahead, migration will become an ever more present part of our social landscape - bringing both enrichment and challenge. This exhibition offers a moment to pause and reflect on the lived experiences of people with intercultural identities who are shaping their lives in rural Ireland today.
Community Market
Aistear Park 11 to 5.30pm
The market is rolling out a fabulous two-day extravaganza at this year's Festival! Picture a treasure trove of stalls offering everything from pottery to plants, rings to rugs, along with delicious food and drinks. Visit the clothes swap, the games tent, the alpacas, and so much more. Free
A Writer’s Life
Anita’s - 11am
Join award winning writer, Kevin Curran. In conversation with local artist, Helen Blackhurst, Kevin will discuss his latest work, and what it means to be a writer. Free with wristband
Festival Walk
Meet at Aistear Gate 11am
Workshop & showThe BOOM Show
Aistear Park 12pm
Lace up your shoes and get ready to take a refreshing walk through beautiful natural surroundings. Free with wristband
Join Mr BOOM and Ringo the parrot in this interactive show full of fun and games. Young and not so young are invited to experience the power and energy of nearly 40 different drums being played together as a group. The star of the show…?? Everybody participating! Free with Wristband
Historical Walk and talk
Meet at Market House 12.30pm
The walk will cover the village's main street and harbour. It will share Mountshannon's story from its founding as a linen village to the present, offering a blend of history, fun, and fresh air. Free withwristband
Music in the Marquee
Aistear Park Marquee 1 to 7pm
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Workshop
Writing workshop with Kevin Curran
Kevin's workshop will be an interactive, image led introduction to the key pillars that support good writing. Using inspirational paintings as starting points, the workshop tries to visually engage writers with how best to create memorable characters, evoke vivid settings and employ realistic - but engaging dialogue. €22/ €20 WB
An Cupán Café, 3 to 5pm
Workshop
Rhythm of Expression
Aistear Park 4pm
A workshop that invites participants to explore how rhythm and movement can unlock new possibilities for self-expression. Guided by the energy and richness of samba, the experience encourages a deeper connection with the body, supporting participants to discover more creative, embodied, and authentic ways of communicating through movement. Free with WB
Jazz at the Old Schoolhouse
Old Schoolhouse 5.30pm
Enjoy an early evening jazz concert in Mountshannon's Old Schoolhouse - a wonderful selection of classic jazz standards, from the Great American Songbook, swing tunes, blues, bebop, bossa nova and more. €10/ €8 WB
I Hear You and Rejoice
Hall 8pm
Following the sellout success of The Man In The Woman’s Shoes, Mikel Murfi returns with a sequel one-man show. Late in his life, Pat Farnon, a cobbler and all-round contented man, embarks on a journey he had not quite planned and finds that every twist in the road can bring its own surprises. €20/ €18 WB
DJ Paul Chambers
Hall 9.30pm
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