Recital- Eiméar Harper, Soprano
Eiméar Harper is a Wicklow-born soprano with a wealth of experience performing across a range of styles and genres. Eiméar made her operatic debut in the role of Gretel in Humperdinck’s ‘Hansel and Gretel’ with Lyric Opera Ireland.
Piano Recital- Órán Halligan
Órán made his Concerto debut performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” alongside the Dublin Concert Band at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, as part of their 60th Anniversary Gala Concert. He then went on to perform Poulenc’s Piano Concerto in C# Minor with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland.
Kids’ Yoga, Mindfulness & SoundPlay with Tanja (5-10 years)
In this combination of kids’ yoga, mindfulness practices and sound play with singing bowls and other instruments your kids will breathe together, sing together, do yoga poses together and learn and play with therapeutic instruments.
Joan Dempsey Choir Workshop
Open to all ages, this heartwarming community choir workshop will be led by Joan Dempsey, a versatile choir leader, musician, and educator with a prestigious background that spans a BA from Trinity College Dublin and diplomas from UCD and the London College of Music.
Drama workshops with Isabel Claffey (3 – 5yrs)
Isabel works throughout the North West devising & directing with community groups while maintaining a strong link with the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo.
Drama workshops with Isabel Claffey (18mths -3yrs)
Isabel Claffey is a Sligo based Theatre Practitioner who performs & writes for the stage as well as enjoying teaching Drama to all age groups and backgrounds.
Writing workshop with Jane Gilheaney
Jane Gilheaney is an author and writing coach from Co. Leitrim. A creativity and PR expert with over 20 years experience, she has built an engaged online community of 15,000+ without ad spend or following trends and helped numerous writers with her coaching, workshops and retreats.
Piano Recital- Yueran Yang
Yueran Yang is a pianist and teacher based in Meath. She holds a first-class honours bachelor’s degree in classical music performance from TU Dublin Conservatoire where she studied piano with Dr David Mooney, and organ with Simon Harden.
Children’s Ultimate Bubbles
Experience the best in soap bubbles entertainment. Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness world record holder and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble.
Creating Connections – Adult Dance Workshop
Join us for “Creating Connections,” a transformative dance workshop that utilises mindful movement and conscious dance to foster a deeper connection with our bodies, environment, and community. This event is geared towards enriching your presence in life, making it easier to fully engage with each moment.
Costuming Workshop
Carol Daly has been creating for many years, from cards and pottery to jewellery and art. Carol has been facilitating creative workshops for all ages and abilities in Boyle and further afield. These include family resource centres, the Brothers of Charity and Aisling Children’s Art Foundation.
Workshop: Percussion for 12 yrs to Adult
Peter Crann will facilitate drumming workshops for children aged 12 & upwards and adults are welcome to join (at the same cost) in preparation for the Boyle Arts Festival Opening parade on the 18th of July at 7 pm.
Workshop: Percussion for 5 -12 yrs
Peter Crann will facilitate drumming workshops for children aged 12 & upwards and adults are welcome to join (at the same cost) in preparation for the Boyle Arts Festival Opening parade on the 18th of July at 7 pm.
Workshop: Dance Aged 5 & Upwards
Dance instructor, Victoria Walker taught during her performing career and became a full time dance teacher, choreographer and coach in 2010 at home in Ireland.
Eddi Reader & The Alan Kelly Gang
Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame teams up with Ireland’s own piano accordion maestro, Alan Kelly and his gang of acclaimed musicians featuring Steph Geremia on flute and vocals, John Douglas
Brídín
Contemporary folk harpist, singer and composer BRÍDÍN, carries on the tradition of Irish music into the fourth generation of her family.Over the years she has achieved many accolades for her musical ability including RTÉ Folk Awards Nominee and All Ireland Titles.
Martin Doyle & Ronan McGreevy
Ronan McGreevy is an Irish Times journalist, author & videographer. Martin Doyle is Books Editor of The Irish Times & author of Dirty Linen: The Troubles in My Own Place (2023) which was shortlisted for Irish Nonfiction Book of the Year.
Dublin Comedy Improv
Dublin Comedy Improv features the talents of Ian Coppinger, Joe Rooney (Father Ted, Killinaskully), Danny Kehoe (Republic of Telly, Moone Boy) and Sharon Mannion (Bridget & Eamon),The show is entirely unscripted, based on audience suggestions, á la Whose Line Is It Anyway,
Regina Nathan
Regina Nathan’s career in opera, concert and recital has taken her from her native Ireland across Europe, and as far as Kuala Lumpur and New York’s Carnegie Hall. She has sung leading lyric soprano roles thoroughout her career in some of Europe’s major Opera Houses;
Parklife – 3 Short Dramas
Parklife’, written and directed by Julie Sharkey is an exciting new promenade piece of theatre through Boyle’s beautiful Pleasure Grounds. ‘Parklife’ is performed in the open-air.
