Offaly Arts

25/06/2026

Fieldcraft for the Curious – Summer Adventure Awaits!

Calling all young explorers aged 10–17!

This July, step into nature with Fieldcraft for the Curious — a unique two-part experience combining biodiversity walks with hands-on creative workshops at Esker Arts.
Discover the wonders of local ecosystems and get creative with techniques like plant-pressing, wool felting, print-making, and botanical drawing.
Guided by botanist Helena Brady and feltmaker Caitriona Nolan, this is the perfect chance to connect with nature in a fun and inspiring way.

- Grand Canal Tullamore — 7 July, 10am–5pm
- Lough Boora Discovery Park — 21 July, 10am–5pm
- Exhibition at Tullamore Library: 13–31 August

Free event (booking essential – limited places!)
Sign up now: eskerarts.ie or scan the QR code



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Offaly Crafty
Lough Boora Discovery Park

Funded by Offaly County Council Arts Office Youth Arts Commission

19/06/2026

Esker Arts is holding a public consultation session on Wednesday 24th June at 7pm, as part of the development of it new arts strategy. This consultation is open to artists, audience members, creative groups, and anybody who wishes to contribute to the strategic vision of Esker Arts.
Please register by emailing [email protected] or phoning 057 9383801. This is a great opportunity to have a say in the future development of Esker Arts.

Esker Arts is holding a public consultation session on Wednesday 24th June at 7pm, as part of the development of it new arts strategy. This consultation is open to artists, audience members, creative groups, and anybody who wishes to contribute to the strategic vision of Eske Arts.

Please register by emailing [email protected] or phoning 057 9383801. This is a great opportunity to have a say in the future development of Esker Arts.

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17/06/2026

What Makes A Man: Spoken Word & Music in Lloyd Town Park on 19 June

Offaly County Council is delighted to present What Makes a Man, a free, open air event in Lloyd Town Park on Friday 19 June, from 4pm to 5.30pm.

This special event celebrates creativity, community and the voices of young men in Offaly, featuring original spoken word performances developed by participants from Tullamore Youth Project alongside guest artists Leon Dunne, Flynn Johnson and the Youthwork Midlands Choir.

Developed through a series of workshops exploring identity, masculinity, confidence and connection, these performances are honest, powerful and often uplifting, creating space for expression and shared experience. Presented as part of Men’s Health Week (15–21 June), the event highlights the importance of creativity and conversation in supporting wellbeing. Everyone is welcome to come along, enjoy the performances and support this inspiring showcase in park.


Festival in a Van The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Youth Work Ireland Midlands Youth Work Ireland Midlands Tullamore ore Offaly County Council

05/06/2026

TEEN CREATIVE TAKEOVER @ Edenderry Library

Free workshops for Teens as part of Cruinniú na nÓg Late programme this Saturday June 6th

6:00PM – Creative Writing Workshop for Teens
With John Grogan
No experience needed – just bring your ideas and imagination!

6:30PM – Screening of ‘EDEN’
A new film by Edenderry Youthreach Film Makers
Facilitated by Fearghal O Mahoney

7:00PM – Open Mic Session for Young Musicians
With special guest Dubh Lee
All styles welcome – sign up and take the stage!

Where: Edenderry Library
All events are FREE
Some events have limited spaces – early booking advised

Book for the writing workshop: [email protected]

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04/06/2026

TEEN CREATIVE TAKEOVER @ Tullamore Library

Free workshops for Teens as part of Cruinniú na nÓg Late programme this Saturday June 6th

Songwriting Workshop with Ruairí O’Shea
Start with a blank page. End with a song. Throw ideas around, write lyrics, build a track together — no experience, no pressure. Bring an instrument or just bring yourself.

Zine-Making Workshop with Caoilfhinn Geary
Cut it. Draw it. Write it your way.
Create your own zine using collage, drawing and text — and take it home with you.

No experience needed
Try something new
Make your own work
Limited spots — booking essential

WHEN: Saturday June 6 @ 7pm
WHERE: Tullamore Library
BOOK [email protected]

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03/06/2026

TEEN CREATIVE TAKEOVER @ Birr Library

Free workshops for Teens as part of Cruinniú na nÓg Late programme this Saturday June 6th

Looking for something different? Come hang out, make stuff, and try something new. We’ve got two back-to-back creative workshops — jump into one or stay for both:

6pm – Collage + Zine Workshop with Christor

Rip it up. Cut, paste, remix. Work with images, text and textures to create your own zine or poster in a chilled, no-pressure space. Music on, ideas flowing — just follow your instinct.

7pm – Spoken Word Workshop with FELI SPEAKS

Step up. Find your voice. Write, perform, and experiment with spoken word — then catch a live set from award-winning artist FELI Speaks.

No experience needed
Come as you are
Leave with something you made
Limited spots — booking essential

WHEN: Saturday June 6
WHERE Birr Library

Book in person or email: [email protected]

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25/05/2026

Open Mic Session for Young Musicians with special guest Dubh Lee!

Are you a young musician?
We’re inviting local young performers to take part in an Open Mic session at Edenderry Library for Cruinniú na nÓg. All styles welcome — come and showcase your music in a friendly, low pressure setting.

Celebrating young musical talent at Cruinniú na nÓg! Join us in Edenderry Library for an Open Mic session where young musicians from Midlands Rocks can perform in a supportive setting — and audiences are welcome to drop in, listen, and enjoy the music.

Presented in collaboration with Edenderry Library, Music Generation Offaly and Creative Places Edenderry

Scan the QR code to sign up.

Edenderry Library, Saturday June 6th at 7pm

Offaly Libraries Music Generation Offaly Offaly County Council Creative Ireland Offaly Libraries Edenderry Community Connect Eden FM Edenderry YouthCafe Youth Work Ireland Midlands Dubh Lee

18/05/2026

Last week we were honoured to launch The Art of Loss exhibition in TUS Athlone.

A heartfelt thank you to artist and facilitator Michelle O’Donnell, whose thoughtful and deeply engaging approach made this powerful exhibition possible. Through her work, she created a safe and creative space where stories could be shared, expressed and honoured.

We would also like to sincerely thank the Birr Women’s Group and Offaly Traveller Movement, whose courage, openness and generosity of spirit are at the heart of this exhibition. Their voices, experiences and creativity have shaped something truly meaningful.

Our thanks as well to all partners and supporters including TUS Midlands Access Office for helping bring this important project for helping bring this important project to life.

The Art of Loss is a moving reflection on shared human experiences—connection, memory and identity—and we are proud to support and present this work.

Offaly County Council
Glasshammer Studios

13/05/2026

Offaly County Council Arts Office is seeking a Freelance Marketing Coordinator to lead and deliver the promotional campaign for Culture Night Offaly 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how Culture Night is experienced across the county — working with artists, venues, and communities to showcase a vibrant and diverse programme of events. The role involves developing creative marketing content, managing social media, engaging with press, and supporting the overall visibility of Culture Night in Offaly.

Deadline: 5pm, Friday 19 June 2026

For full details and how to apply, please click here:https://www.offaly.ie/app/uploads/Marketing-Coordinator-Culture-Night-Offaly-Brief-2026.pdf

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Culture Night
Culture Night Offaly

13/05/2026

Culture Night 2026: Call for Applications

Tá An tOireachtas ag glacadh le hiarratais d’Oíche Chultúir 2026 anois! Táimid ag tacú le himeachtaí trí Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn taobh amuigh den Ghaeltacht arís i mbliana.
Cuir chugainn d’iarratas ag 👉
https://www.antoireachtas.ie/imeachtai-eile/oiche-chultuir/
Spriocdháta d’iarratais: 10 Meitheamh 2026

Culture Night 2026: Call for Applications

An tOireachtas, in conjunction with Oíche Chultúir, are calling for submissions of Irish Language Events on Oíche Chultúir 2026. Returning for the twenty first year, Oíche Chultúir will be held on Friday, 18 September 2026.

An tOireachtas are looking for submissions covering, but not limited to, these themes: Performing Arts; Dance‎; Literature; Heritage; Drama; Music; Arts & Crafts; Visual Arts; Talk; Tour; Film‎.

Deadline for submissions: 10 June 2026




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Tá An tOireachtas ag glacadh le hiarratais d’Oíche Chultúir 2026 anois! Táimid ag tacú le himeachtaí trí Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn taobh amuigh den Ghaeltacht arís i mbliana.
Cuir chugainn d’iarratas ag 👉
https://www.antoireachtas.ie/imeachtai-eile/oiche-chultuir/
Spriocdháta d’iarratais: 10 Meitheamh 2026