Sunday 31 May
So Much to See....
So Much is Free with a Wristband
An Méid Sin le Feiceáil....
An Méid Sin Saor in Aisce le Banda Láimhe
Need help? Visit the Information Point in the Aistear Park
Note: A free shuttle runs from Mountshannon entrance (Catholic Church) to the village centre at peak times on Saturday and Sunday.
Visual Art
Various venues 11 to 5pm
Exhibitions unfold across Mountshannon, presenting a rich selection of painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glass and multimedia work as part of the Festival’s FLIGHT theme.
For the Children
Various venues
From face painting, to learning to draw a beautiful goldfinch or making your own kite with artist Amna Walayat and flying it high! New this year some worksops are in ISL.
Saul Forged
Forge 9.30 to 2pm
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 Foster 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. €20/ €15 with WB
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. Free
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 WB
Festival Walk
Meet at Aistear Gate 11am
Lace up your shoes and get ready to take a refreshing walk through beautiful natural surroundings. Free with WB
Workshop & showThe BOOM Show
Aistear Park 12pm
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 WB
WorkshopISL Workshop
Aistear Park Lower Arches near the lake 12.15pm
This year, we will be hosting two children’s events featuring an ISL deaf tutor. If you’re curious about learning a bit of ISL yourself, join us for some insights from our deaf tutor in the peaceful surroundings beneath the Arches in the lower section of Aistear Park. Free with WB
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 with WB
Music in the Marquee
Aistear Park Marquee 1 to 7pm
Another amazing day of music! Line-up for Sunday: Kenan Flannery, Sive, Patrick Stefan, Leah Song, and Local Trad session.
Free with WB
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
Raised in Belgium and shaped by its electronic music culture, Paul got hooked as a teenager. From early influences at home to deep crate digging in Antwerp’s record stores where he discovered a wide spectrum of electronic music, his eclectic style is wholly his own…. €12/ €10 WB