Upcoming events.
Words for Mother E-ART-H – Poetry and Pottery
With thanks to the Creative Ireland Programme, Mountshannon Arts are offering the opportunity to inspire creativity through three workshops.
Mary Coughlan
Reknowned Irish jazz and blues singer Mary Coughlan is set to take centre stage at this year’s Mountshannon Arts Festival, leading an outstanding line-up of musical performances. Known for her raw, soulful voice and deeply emotive storytelling, Coughlan’s headline act promises an unforgettable evening for festivalgoers.
Jiggy live in Concert
Jiggy’s stage presence is electrifying. The band’s energy is infectious, and they have a natural charisma that draws the audience in and creates a sense of unity and celebration. It’s impossible not to feel the joy and passion emanating from the stage during a Jiggy performance.
Milonga in Mountshannon
Experience the vibrant heartbeat of the Milonga in Mountshannon, where rhythm, movement and music intertwine to create a space for expression. Not to be missed!
Culture Night
On Friday 20th September, we will be offering an opportunity for everyone to gather together to celebrate our common humanity in an evening of music, poetry and prose.
Writing Workshop for Culture Night
HARMONY in MOUNTSHANNON
Writing workshop with Ron & Greg Carey
Belonging: A Quest For Home
Irish artist Anthony Carey's new solo exhibition, "Belonging: A Quest For Home," will be at Scariff Library Gallery. Belonging serves as a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the transformative potential of embracing our collective unconscious.
The Man in the Woman's Shoes
The Man in the Woman’s Shoes, written and performed by Mikel Murphi.
“Astonishing...this is a high-top performance” NEW YORK TIMES CRITIC’S PICK
Mountshannon Arts Festival
Get ready for a celebration of creativity during Mountshannon Arts Festival 2024
Ringfenced
Pre Opening of Mountshannon Arts Festival 2024 at the Old Schoolhouse in Scariff wit Rachel Macmanus
Poetry in Motion
15 Apr 2024
Poetry in Motion with Tiff Eccles, Madge O’Callaghan, Gill Moses, Michael Durack. Music with Lucy Thomas
Bring your on Voice
Celebrate all the influential women in our lives through song, spoken word, music and poetry.
WEAVING POETRY, PIANO AND FILM
Mountshannon Arts invite you to a winter’s evening...
Weaving Poetry, Piano and Film
Featuring poet James E. Kenward and concert pianist Bota Zakir
Culture Night
Culture Night in Mountshannon… A fusion of poetry, jazz and story telling…
The Eskies
Hailing from Dublin, The Eskies bring their unique brand of folk noir/gypsy jazz/sea shanty and swaggering stage spectacle to ballrooms and booze houses far and wide.
Socks in the Frying Pan
Socks in the Frying Pan, the multi-award winning trio, live in concert in Cois na hAbhna, Mountshannon.
Mountshannon Arts Festival
Music, theatre, storytelling, dance, poetry, literary, visual arts, fun and activtites for all and so much more - we can't wait to see you! Read more
Candlelit Tales - Opening Night
An unforgettable evening of storytelling with Candlelit Tales to open Mountshannon Arts Festival 2023. Read more
Eco Showboat Mayfly in Mountshannon
Come and see the Eco Showboat Mayfly, our solar-powered riverboat, moored in Mountshannon Harbour during the last week in May. Read more
A Flow of Words 'Uncorked'
Take the opportunity on Poetry Day Ireland April 27th to join four regular of ‘A Flow of Words’ contributors Nicki Griffin, Kevin Chesser, Ruth Marshall and Arthur Watson as they uncork the ‘Message in a Bottle’. Read more
Hush Hush, A secret art exhibition
Original artworks from Ireland’s top Artists
After the amazing success of 2021 Hush Hush Secret Art Exhibition, Mountshannon Arts is pleased to invite you to our Hush Hush 2022. Read more
Songs of Hildegard and the Early Saints
Songs of Hildegard and the Early Saints with Blossom Harps and guest harpers from America. Read More
Autumn by the Lough September 30th - October 9th
Clare Arts Presents (CAP) presents a multidisciplinary weekend celebration of the arts this autumn in Mountshannon.
We are delighted to host a range of events from performance, fireside session, percussion workshop and a special talk/demonstration on how new meaning in recycling materials can be found in creative art. Read more
Lantern Festival
The success and popularity of the inaugural Lantern Festival in Mountshannon in 2021 has inspired Mountshannon Arts to make it an annual event for Culture Night, which this year takes place on Friday 23rd September. Read More
Large Scale Lantern workshop with Nathalie El Baba
Team-work, hands-on workshop with Nathalie El Baba. Lots of construction, glue, problem solving and fun! No previous experience needed. Read more
Album Launch Concert Jyoshna La Trobe and her Clare Band
Save The Date - Jyoshna La Trobe has been recording a new album over the summer and will be launching it on August 27th at 6pm in the beautiful St Caimin's Church in Mountshannon. Read more
Rufous Nightjar and Mama’s Broke
A great evening of music and songs Rufous Nightjar and Mama’s Broke. Two concerts not to be missed! Read More
John Spillane and Julie Martin
Sublime concert coming up Saturday 4 June, during Mountshannon Arts Festival, with John Spillane and young artist Julie Martin. Read More
Mountshannon Arts Festival
Save the dates of Mountshannon Arts Festival 2022: 26 May to 6 June! Read more