Current Chemistry Investigators
Explore interactive stations, where each activity takes just 15 minutes! Under the supervision of parents, kids will dive into the world of science, discovering how to make a battery and experiment with ways to make an LED shine brighter.
Ukulele Concert with The Dukes of Uke
The Dukes of Uke play a variety of different music.
Sligo Concert Band
Come along and enjoy free music by the Sligo Concert Band.
Boyle Arts Family Day
Join us for a day of excitement and entertainment at The Pleasure Grounds, where families can come together to enjoy a variety of engaging activities as part of the Boyle Arts Festival.
The Regulars
Playing a fast and intricate style of rock, they have been compared to older Irish rock artists such as The Undertones and Stiff Little Fingers, as well as rock icons such as The Strokes and The Smiths.
Brothers of Charity with Sparkcatchers, ‘Odras & the River Boyle’
‘Odras and the River Boyle’ is a re-telling of the mythical origins of the river told through Mime, Movement and Puppets.
FESTIVAL OPENING PARADE
Come and be part of our vibrant celebration of creativity and community and make this festival the most memorable one yet!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Music Generation – Songs About Love
In a special pre-launch event, Music Generation Roscommon presents their show ‘Songs About Love’ in a unique concert, created specially for Boyle Arts Festival 2024. Young musicians, poets, artists and dancers from Boyle Music Hub and Roscommon String Ensemble from Roscommon County Youth Orchestra explore the powerful emotions of love through different musical genres and styles of song writing.
