A gentle and consistent voice on the Irish folk-roots scene, singer-songwriter Ger Wolfe has a subtle way of weaving his magical music into the heart of the listener. Creating ‘carefully crafted vignettes of song’ to all who come to listen (Irish Times), including his well-loved ode to innocence ‘The Curra Road’ – a ‘classic of grace … Continue reading "Cosy Concert with Ger Wolfe"
Leonard Skinner is an author, educator, and doctoral researcher in philosophy at Galway University. In his new book, he takes us on a journey far from the shores of conventional wisdom, revealing the intrinsic power of love that lies within each of us. Fresh from TEDx Tralee, Leonard will be sharing his talk ‘How Many … Continue reading "Book Launch; ‘Love in a Self-Serving World’ with Leonard Skinner"
Support local businesses by shopping the Kilrush Farmer's Market. Held every Thursday from 9am-2pm.
Support local businesses by shopping the Kilrush Farmer's Market. Held every Thursday from 9am-2pm.
Sarah Clancy is a poet and community worker, best known in Co. Clare as the coordinator of Clare PPN. She holds an MA in public advocacy and activism, as well as diplomas in European human rights law and community development practice. As a performance poet, Sarah has won the Cúirt International Festival of Literature Grand … Continue reading "Open Mic Social hosted by Sarah Clancy"
A Song-writing and Creativity Workshop with Ennis Singer-Songwriter and Artist, Laura Mulcahy Join renowned creator, performer and educator, Laura Mulcahy, for an afternoon of deep creativity and learning. Exploring The Following: Song Structure Lyrical Expression Music / Melody Self-Critique Storytelling Listening Who Am I? (Artistic Identity) Artistic Integrity The workshop will take place at Vandeleur … Continue reading "Leave No Stone Unturned – (An Exploration In Songwriting)"
Celebrate Irish Book Week with our panel of authors and educators, and join the conversation to gain some inspiration! Tickets for this event are by Pay-As-You-Can Donation at geektickets.ie A facilitated panel discussion and Q&A with experienced, award-winning local writers, all of whom also work to educate and support and encourage other writers. Hear about … Continue reading "Writer’s Roundtable for Irish Book Week"
A unique spoken word performance, as part of Sound Out 2024. Fergus Costello is an authentic and original spoken word artist without equal, a past winner of the Munster Slam Poetry Championship and an All-Ireland Slam finalist. Expect songs and storytelling but not as we know them! Words alone cannot prepare the uninitiated for the … Continue reading "Fergus Costello ~ In Session"
A performance of music, stories and song, that celebrates the works and remarkable life of Ireland's greatest songwriter. Join musician and historian, Peadar McMahon, for a performance of music, stories and song, that celebrates the works and remarkable life of Ireland's greatest songwriter. And of course, no Kilrush performance would be complete without French’s celebration of … Continue reading "The Legacy of Percy French with Peadar McMahon"
A performative reading of Paddy Tunney’s The Stone Fiddle, taking us on a journey through his stories, songs and poetry. With John Tunney & Mary Tunney. John Tunney is a Clare-based singer and song writer who grew up in a multi-generational family of Irish traditional singers. The Tunney family repertoire is one of the richest in the … Continue reading "Restringing The Stone Fiddle"
Join The Geeks at Borrow A Geek for this informative workshop covering Google Business Profiles and why they matter to the small business owner. Led by Digital Marketing Expert Chris Koble (Head Geek at Borrow A Geek), you will learn: Google Business Profile 101 Why GBP is important for your business GBP Best Practices How … Continue reading "Why A Google Business Profile Matters"
Why did so many Irish migrate to Canada in the nineteenth century? For the most part, history tells us that they abandoned their homeland because of famine, political strife, epidemics, religious suppression and evictions. Irish Catholics had a considerable impact on the city of Quebec. Following the migration journey of the Doran family, from Summerslane, … Continue reading "KDHS Lecture – Famine Migration to Quebec: 1845-1860 Presented by Mary-Alice Wildasin"